Category: National
Congestion in Transmission Lines Limit Power Trading in SAPP
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…
Namibians Likely to Face Continued Lack of Opportunities in 2026 – WEF
By: David Shoombe The World Economic Forum (WEF), through its Executive Opinion Survey (EOS) in the Global Risks Report 2026, has identified lack of economic opportunities and unemployment among the top five risks facing Namibia in 2026. The…
Total Energies, Partner ESIA and ESMP to Develop Venus Field
TotalEnergies EP Namibia B.V. and joint venture partners have announced that they have submitted the Final Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report and Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP) for the proposed development of the Offshore Venus Field…
Verify Your Microlender Before You Borrow
Consumers are urged to verify the registration status of any microlender before entering into an agreement. Verification can be done through NAMFISA, which is the regulator of non-banking institutions and registers microlenders. According to Victoria Raimond, NAMFISA spokesperson,…
Balance Infrastructure Building and Environmental Protection – Minister
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has warned that the development of new roads, housing, and other infrastructures should not come at the cost of irreversible environmental degradation. The Environment minister, Indileni Daniel, made the call…
Taxation Needs Representation, Especially for SMEs
By: John Steytler As we kick off the new year, an intense energy fills the halls of the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. We find ourselves in the heart of “budget season,” that critical window where the Minister…
Nam Diversified its Hides Market Beyond SA
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…
Farmer Encourages Frog Farming
By: Loise Shiimi Tomas Kanime, a researcher and farmer, is encouraging the public to explore the potential of frog farming during the rainy season, as this is when frogs thrive. In an interview with Eagle FM, Kanime…
Kavango East Schools Hit by Placement, Fee, and Infrastructure Challenges
“They tell us education is free, but when you arrive at the school, they ask for contributions. Some of us are unemployed and simply cannot afford these fees.” By: Annakleta Haikera Parents in the Kavango East…
iShowSpeed: The Intersection Between Socialisation, Globalisation, and Sport
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Darren Jason Watkins Jr, better known as iShowSpeed, is a 20-year-old American internet streamer from Cincinnati, Ohio, who has taken the world by storm with his high energy & unpredictable YouTube live streams. Watkins…