Nam Recorded 6 Conglomerate Mergers in Two Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Of the 11 mergers and acquisition applications approved between April and May 2026, six were for conglomerate mergers. This is according to the updates (merger notification) from the Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) this week. The acquisitions also involve foreign companies acquiring local assets or companies in various sectors. […]
Omusati Region to Get its Feedlot by October 2026
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Beyond crop production at the Etunda Green Scheme, the government is investing in livestock value addition through the construction of the Etunda Feedlot Project. The construction is expected to be completed in September this year. The feedlot is expected to enhance the quality and market value of cattle while strengthening the country’s […]
Treasury Given Green Light to Start Spending the N$87.9bn Budget
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The country treasurer, Ericah Shafudah, has been given the green light by Parliament and the President to start releasing the National Budget funds to various Offices, Ministries, and Agencies (OMAs) for the procurement and fulfilment of various commitments. This is after the long debate on the FY2026/27 Appropriation Bill, which was tabled […]
Africa Must Connect its Fragmented Trade Infrastructure
The president of the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Samaila Zubairu, states that in championing the continental developmental agenda, African infrastructure must be linked and coordinated to allow smooth trade and development. “Infrastructure must be approached not as a series of discrete projects, but as integrated systems that link energy, transport, and industry to markets.” Zubairu […]
Namibia Issued Only Nine AfCFTA Certificates of Origin
By: Dwight Links International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi Namibia has only issued nine Certificates of Origin for exports to destinations including Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria. Speaking at the annual Theo-Ben Gurirab Lecture Series, the minister made mention of various developments in continental trade progress. Over 8,500 AfCFTA certificates of origin […]
IMF Calls for Sub-Saharan Oil Importers to Protect the Vulnerable
By: David Shoombe The International Monetary Fund’s Regional Economic Outlook of Sub-Saharan Africa for April 2026 advised oil importers to prioritise social and developmental expediture as a means of protecting the most vulnerable from high living costs as a result of geopolitical tensions. The IMF says that a 20% rise in global food […]
Geo-Economic Confrontation an Immediate Threat
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Only 45.3% Compliant with Beneficial Ownership Declaration
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of the end of 2025, only 45.3% of the 242,417 registered entities have declared their beneficial owners as required by law, an increase from 33% in 2024. The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) shared this update during a media engagement this week. Since 2023, the Beneficial Ownership (BO) declaration has […]
Meatco Paid Producers N$1.2 Billion in Last Financial Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the financial year of 2024/2025, which ended in January last year, Meatco has paid N$1.2 billion to local producers (cattle suppliers) from the south and north of the redline, according to an update from the entity. The update goes on to state that N$1.1 billion was paid to the […]
DBN Presents a Gloomy and Mixed 2024/25 Performance
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 […]
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 […]
Broadcasters Airing Sporting Events for Free … Ministry Won’t Intervene Due to Absence of Regulatory Framework
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibian broadcasters do not pay for rights to air sporting events, with various sports teams providing entertainment for free despite heavy investment in training, acquiring players, and the general maintenance of the team. In the world of professional sports, broadcasting rights are generally seen as the number one revenue driver. […]
Ondangwa Sports Stadium Needs N$60-70 Million This Year
By: Loise Shiimi According to Ondangwa Town Council chief executive, Ismael Namgongo, the ongoing developments at the Ondangwa Sports Stadium are projected to require between N$60-70 million this year. Namgongo explained that this funding will cover several key enhancements, including the construction of toilet facilities, concrete work, a pavilion, an athletic track, grass planting, and […]
Patrice Motsepe: A Man on a Mission to Commercialise African Football
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 […]