Category: Africa
Namibia Courts Nigeria Over Oil & Gas Collaboration
By: David Shoombe Namibia is seeking to collaborate with Nigeria in its oil and gas sector, exploring potential partnerships in exploration, production, and refining. This was revealed by the chairperson of the Nigerian delegation during the fifth session…
The Paradoxical Effect of Trumponomics: Lesson for African Leaders
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama President Donald Trump’s executive orders serve as a wake-up call for African leaders, demanding that they put public service and economic development ahead of foreign aid and begging. The time has come for them to…
Afro Optimism
By: Ben Uugwanga Afro-optimism is a concept that describes the idea that Africa is progressing, even if at a different pace than the rest of the world. It’s often associated with young Africans who are looking to the future…
Commercialising Namibian Sporting Facilities
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The topic of Namibia’s lack of appropriate sporting facilities is well known and, quite frankly, an exhausted talking point. Discussions about sports stadiums in Namibia have largely revolved around long-standing issues with the Independence Stadium…
Namibia-Angola Beef Trade Deal Still Not Finalised
By: Justicia Shipena Five years after Namibia and Angola began negotiating a cattle and meat trade agreement, the deal is yet to be finalised, leaving the anticipated framework for trade between the two nations in limbo. In 2020,…
FNB Namibia Named Top Employer in Namibia and Africa
Fransina Nghidengwa FNB Namibia has been recognized as the Top Employer in Namibia and Africa for 2025 by the prestigious Top Employers Institute. This accolade underscores the bank’s dedication to employee well-being, professional growth, diversity, and fostering an…
Namibia’s Trade Deficit Improves by N$2.2 Billion
By: Staff writer Namibia’s trade deficit improved by N$2.2 billion between October and November last year despite the country’s import bill rising to N$17.7 billion in November. While Namibia recorded a N$5.5 trade deficit in November after exporting…
Namibia’s Banking Sector Concentrated and Uncompetitive – World Bank
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An assessment by the World Bank in its FY25-29 Country Partnership Framework for Namibia has revealed that the country’s banking sector is heavily concentrated and uncompetitive. The report highlights that although Namibia’s major banks are…
Infographics on recent China visit to Namibia and other African countries
Dwight Links Images: All images developed for Eagle FM Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who visited Namibia this week, met President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday in Windhoek. Yi also met President Nangolo Mbumba at Swakopmund later…
China’s Food Aid to Namibia: A Lifeline or a Threat to Local Farmers?
Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe The arrival of a Chinese ship delivering food aid to Namibia has sparked public discussions about the impact of such donations on the country’s economy and food security. While the aid offers relief for…