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, […]
Credit Rating Agencies Not Yielding to Continental Analysts
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An analysis of rating actions and commentaries issued by international credit rating agencies (CRAs) on African countries has revealed that they have refused to invest in-country analysts through physical presence in Africa. According to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) 2025 Mid-Year Outlook report, the three dominant international Credit Rating agencies have […]
4 African Billionaires Own More than 50% of the Continent’s Wealth
By: Shawn Uiseb Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote, South African businessmen Johann Rupert, Nicky Oppenheimer, and Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris and others are worth a combined $57.4 billion — more than the total wealth of an estimated 750 million Africans. A new report released by Oxfam International has painted a stark picture of Africa’s […]
Utoni Nujoma Praises Father’s Vision on Inga Dam Deal for Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s son Utoni Nujoma has praised his father for championing national projects, particularly those involving water, such as the Inga Dam project, in which Namibia was initially involved. The billion-dollar Inga Dam project was designed to address the growing power deficit in the Southern African Development Community (SADC). […]
Economic Diplomacy Must Address Domestic Issues
By: David Shoombe Political and public policy analysts are recommending Namibian diplomats that represent the country in economic diplomacy negotiations to use the platform to solve domestic issues by attracting relevant investments. This call comes as China is showcasing its dominant global economic relations position by hosting another Forum of China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). The […]
U.S. Tariffs Imposed on Namibia Could Undermine Export Growth
By: Justicia Shipena The tariffs imposed by the United States on Namibia may reduce the competitiveness of Namibian beef and fish exports in the US market, according to the International Relations and Trade Ministry. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump levied a 21% import duty on Namibian goods, citing the long-term downturn in US […]
80-year Impact of the World Bank and IMF Questioned
By: Dwight Links Members of Parliaments from around the world were looking at the 80-year impact of these institutions up to now and indicated their annoyance at the approaches that these institutions have used towards assisting development. Namibia’s parliamentary standing committee Economics Public Administration also attended the 2024 edition of the Global Parliament […]
73.3% of 2025 IUM Graduates are female
By: Joseph Jeremiah and Patemoshela Lukolo The International University of Management (IUM) held its Winter Convocation on May 22, 2025, at the Windhoek Country Club Resort, graduating 2,501 to the market. The event marks the commencement of a two-day celebration honoring the academic achievements of graduates across various disciplines. The convocation is […]
Ballotti Calls on School Principals to Avail School Halls for Indoor Sports
By: Annakleta Haikera The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation and Youth, Sports and Culture, Dino Ballotti, has urged school principals across the country to make school halls available for indoor sports, particularly in the Kavango East Region. He made this call on Saturday during an engagement with regional sports officers and coaches in Rundu. Ballotti […]
Unemployed Teachers Demand the Abolition of Job Interviews
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Unemployment Qualified Teachers Committee has proposed the elimination of interviews for qualified teachers seeking employment. Vice Chairperson of the Unemployment Teachers Committee, Ndahambelela Ndapandula Kamati, stated that removing interviews is essential for fairness, as the current process does not take into account when teachers received their qualifications. Kamati pointed out […]
Nam Not Equipped to Deal with Health-related Smoking Trends
By: Dwight Links Namibian lawmakers have found that new smoking trend including Hookah or Hubbly Bubbly poses health complications and risks. These trends also include electronic cigarette devices and vaping devices. Lawmakers in question were from the National Council’s standing committee of Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs from the oversight visit […]
New Study Links Alcohol to Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer – DELETED
By: Patemoshela Lukolo An international study led by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has revealed a significant link between alcohol consumption, particularly beer and spirits, and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Published on May 20, 2025, in PLOS Medicine, the study analysed data from nearly 2.5 million individuals across […]
Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Strategy Under Development
By: Dwight Links Development of the National Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology strategic plan through a workshop for the public health sector got underway in Windhoek this week. Themed as a workshop, the planning sessions will review the rehabilitation situation in Namibia and the assessment of these findings that were captured in a World […]
36,260 Day-old Chicks Imported from SA in 2 Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the two months of September and October 2025, Namibia imported 36,260 day-old chicks as inputs for its poultry sector. This brings the year-to-date (January to October 2025) import of live birds to 376,161 for Namibia. This is according to the monthly statistics provided by the Livestock and Livestock […]
24,169 Enterprises Registered in the Past 2 Years
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibians and foreigners have registered/added 24,169 enterprises in the past two financial years (2023/24 -2024/25), intending to operate (produce services and goods) in Namibia, including non-profit organisations. This is according to the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA)’s annual report for 2024/25. The number of business registrations is an important indicator of […]
SMEs Drowning in Compliance Burdens
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A competition assessment report done for the country’s competition watchdog has found more than 10 laws enhancing compliance burden asymmetry in the Namibian economy. The results of the report were presented to stakeholders last week in Windhoek. The consultants’ findings have revealed that the high costs of compliance in […]
The Refinery Conversation: Angola or Botswana
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Namibia and Zambia were offered stakes in the Lobito Refinery by Angola but the Namibian government has not made it public that they are interested or that they will buy a stake. However, it keeps chasing those going to Ngungula at Oshikango for fuel. The Ministry of Mines under Tate Alweendo made […]
Is It About How Big Your Flag and Rally Are Now?…a message to the more than 900,000 voters
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka It is disappointing that the strategy politicians seem to have chosen to reach out to voters nowadays is by way of displaying big flags, parades, musical dances, and useless songs. When will we actually communicate the plans and substance of the manifestos? Time is running out. When will you, as […]
Businessman Offers Training to Sex Workers in Oshakati
By: Ludorf Iyambo A local businessman from Oshakati has extended a lifeline to eight sex workers operating near the Okandjendi Bridge by offering them training in design and tailoring, aiming to help them build better lives. The number of individuals turning to sex work in the area has […]
Football and Rugby Champions One Step Closer to Being Crowned
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibian top flight rugby and football seasons are nearing completion. Rounds 26 and 27 of the Debmarine Namibia Premiership and the final round of league play in the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) took place over the weekend. On the football side, African Stars continued their title defense by collecting […]
Baby Gladiators Get Maiden COSAFA Victory
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s girls’ U17 team, the Baby Gladiators, got their first ever victory in the U17 COSAFA Championship after beating islanders Comoros 10-0 yesterday at the Hage Geingob Stadium. It is Namibia’s first ever win in the competition, following 8 unsuccessful attempts dating back to their first game in the competition […]
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), […]