Human rights defender Jarii Tjeja-UaTjatindi is warning that Namibia could face a worsening slum crisis by 2030 if urgent action is not taken to address the housing crisis. He is calling for a national housing conference, a land audit and improved land delivery to ensure more Namibians have access to proper housing.

In an inspiring interview on The Midday Report, Desert FM’s Jane Kandetu catches up with Jacqueline Kissler, founder and creative director of the Star Squad comic series, to discuss a groundbreaking educational initiative designed to introduce children to farming and agriculture through colourful storytelling and superheroes.

Following government confirmation that Namibia holds zero equity in the multi-billion-dollar Dangote fuel storage and pipeline project planned for Walvis Bay, Desert FM’s Jane Kandetu is joined by economic and political analyst Rui Tyitende to unpack the national implications of the mega-investment.

SG360 Manufacturing CEO Gavin Young has denied reports that his company sold armoured vehicles to August 26 Holdings, insisting that the vehicles were imported for demonstration purposes. He has also announced plans for a proposed local manufacturing plant in Walvis Bay, which could create approximately 500 jobs.

Namibia’s efforts to strengthen border security against drug trafficking must be matched by stronger community-based prevention and rehabilitation programmes. Community activist Anthony Auchab says addressing the underlying causes of substance abuse is just as important as stopping drugs from entering the country.