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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 […]

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 […]

  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. […]

By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Of the five regional power pools that have been established across the continent, the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) stands out as the most advanced and successful. However, the SAPP’s continued success and growth in electricity trade is limited by congested transmission lines within the SADC region, according to the State of […]

By: Peneyambeko Jonas Leaders of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso met for a heads of state summit of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), marking a transition from crisis management to long-term state building. Central to the summit was the official activation of the Confederal Investment and Development Bank (BCID-AES), capitalised at 500 billion CFA […]

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 […]

By: Dwight Links The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report of 2026 outlines a myriad of imminent risks that can unravel what the world has achieved in the last 50 years since World War 2, all within the next two-year period. Geo-economic confrontation ranks as the number one immediate threat the world can expect […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala   For the financial year (FY) started in April 2024 and ended March 2025, the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) approved N$912.7 million in funding across priority sectors, an increase compared to the previous year’s approval of N$906.1 million.   This was distributed through 128 loans approved during the 2024/25 FY, compared […]

By: Peneyambeko Jonas SDG Namibia One Fund signed a development funding agreement with Zhero Europe for an industrial scale green ammonia project near Walvis Bay. Announced on 19 December 2025, the fund committed up to USD 5.15 million to support feasibility and development work ahead of a final investment decision expected in 2027. Once operational […]

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 […]

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 […]

  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  […]

            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 […]

By: Hee-Dee Walenga Prior to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco last weekend, the president of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, gave the world some insight into his plans to commercialise football on the African continent during the tournament’s closing media briefing. Motsepe revealed that when […]

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 […]

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 […]