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Meat Sector Struggles as Farmers Rebuild Herds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The meat industry has been experiencing a notable downturn in the first quarter of 2025, with livestock supply for slaughter and live export decreasing sharply as farmers focus on rebuilding their herds. According to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN), the sector is grappling with a shortage […]
COSAFA U17 Girls Championship – A Contrast in Preparation
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia will be hosting the sixth edition of the U17 COSAFA Girls’ Championship from 10 May to 17 May 2025. The inaugural edition of the regional developmental tournament took place in Mauritius in 2019. The 2025 games will be played in Windhoek at the Hage Geingob Stadium. Past winners: Uganda (2019), […]
Nam to Start Backing Currency with Gold
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus As part of its evolving foreign exchange reserve management strategy, the Bank of Namibia will begin accumulating gold to diversify and strengthen the country’s reserve assets. The central bank aims to allocate 3% of its foreign exchange (FX) reserves to gold, a move it says is aligned with global trends in central […]
Cricket Namibia Taps Local Hero for Head Coaching Position
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Cricket Namibia announced former player, Craig Williams, as the new coach of the men’s national side for the next three years, following the resignation of Pierre de Bruyne last month. Williams will have big shoes to fill but is ready to take on the challenge. Pierre de Bruyne led Namibia […]
Govt to Borrow N$29.8 Billion This Year…N$21.2 Billion to Be Sourced Locally
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government plans to borrow N$29.8 billion during the 2025/26 financial year to meet its budgetary requirements and other financial obligations. Of this amount, N$21.2 billion will be raised from the domestic market, according to the finalised Borrowing Plan released by the Bank of Namibia on behalf of the government. […]
Future Stars Showcase Their Talents
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s best young athletes converged at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek to compete in the 2025 Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU) Athletics National Championship from 2 to 3 May. The two days were filled with competition and energy, with each region being represented by their best young athletes. Rather […]
Rundu Govt Garage Handles 80% of Vehicle Repairs In-House
By: Annakleta Haikera The Rundu Government Garage has completed up to 80% of vehicle repairs in-house over the past 10 months. The garage spent N$1.2 million on spare parts. Senior Artisan Foreman Samuel Gebhardt revealed this on Monday, saying the shift has reduced the garage’s reliance on external service providers. “Most of the parts we […]
Mining Sector Pumps Over N$24 Billion into Local Economy
By: Justicia Shipena The mining industry spent N$24.154 billion on goods and services from Namibian businesses in 2024. This represents 46.2% of the sector’s total revenue of N$52.295 billion. The figures were revealed by the President of the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, Zebra Kasete, in his Mining Industry Review for 2024. “Despite a challenging […]
Quota Auctions Raise Red Flags in Fishing Sector
By: Justicia Shipena Matti Amukwa, Chairperson of the Confederation of Namibia Fishing Associations, says government quota auctions are reaching prices that do not show the real economic value of the quotas. He says the prices ignore the National Development Plan goals of creating jobs and adding value. Speaking at the annual fishing industry address on […]
Nandi-Ndaitwah Prioritises Youth Empowerment in SONA
By: Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has placed youth empowerment at the centre of her government’s plans. During her state of the nation address (SONA), Nandi-Ndaitwah announced new reforms aimed at reshaping Namibia’s economy and social development. The address, delivered under the theme “Unity in Diversity, Natural Resources Beneficiation and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development”. […]