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Sand and Gravel Miners in Kavango Disregard the Environment
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Sand and gravel gravel miners in Kavango East are said to be mining with no regard for the environment, leading to the uprooting of trees, and disturbance of river biodiversity. This is according to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism following various mining site visits. […]
Nam Notified the World of its Nuclear Energy Intentions
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia has informed the world of its intentions to pursue nuclear energy as part of its energy mix strategy. This was announced by Kaire M. Mbuende, the director-general of the National Planning Commission (NPC) of Namibia, at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, vowing […]
Illegal Fencing Crisis Deepens in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera The illegal fencing of communal land in the Kavango West Region continues unabated, with authorities warning that the number of confirmed cases are expected to go above 60 as investigations remain ongoing. According to the Kavango West Communal Land Board (KWCLB), more than 21,534.91 hectares of communal land have already […]
Nam Diversified its Hides Market Beyond SA
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For November 2025, Namibia’s hides and skins have been exported to 5 countries, diversifying from the usual primary market, South Africa, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia updates. These products were exported to various nations within Southern Africa and continents such as Europe and Asia. […]
Namibia’s Savings Above Half a Trillion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The assets of non-banking financial institutions (NBFIs) are trickling above half a trillion, reaching N$528.2 billion as of the end of the third quarter of 2025 (30 September 2025), NAMFISA revealed. These NBFIs include insurance, medical aid funds, retirement funds, friendly societies, the capital market, and microlending. Most of these […]
Namibia Claims Top Africa Tourism Destination Spot
By: Mathias Hangala Namibia has been ranked as Africa’s top tourism destination, according to a recent African tourism report by the African Tourism Board that assessed travel appeal across the continent. The report highlights Namibia’s unique landscapes, political stability, and commitment to sustainable tourism as key factors contributing to its top ranking. From the vast […]
1 Billion lbs Global Uranium Demand Predicted
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In a presentation at its annual general meeting, Paladin, the main shareholder in the Namibia Langer-Heinrich Uranium Mine, revealed that for the next 10 years, global nuclear utilities will have approximately 1 billion pounds of uncovered uranium requirements. A summary of the 18 November 2025 annual general meeting was posted […]
Local Authorities Requested N$8.4 Billion from the Road Fund
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the current financial year, cities, towns, and settlements (local authorities) have requested N$8.4 billion from the Road Fund Administration (RFA) for road maintenance and rehabilitation. However, according to the RFA, due to revenue constraints, it only allocated N$3.7 billion, leaving a funding deficit of N$4.7 billion. This is […]
Windhoek Road Maintenance Backlog to Cost Over N$2.7 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An assessment of the City of Windhoek road maintenance backlog is estimated to be more than N$2.7 billion, with insight indicating that the bill could be higher with increasing potholes and road damage. This was revealed at the Ordinary Council Meeting of the Municipal Council of Windhoek, held on Monday, […]
Govt Plan to Switch N$2.3 Billion on Tuesday
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The government, through the central bank, will attempt to persuade investors to switch their N$2.3 billion investment in the GC26 Bond to other long-term bonds to avoid repaying the borrowed money next year. The government announced this auction through a central bank notice released last week. Market participants or […]