Author: Peneyambeko Jonas
Culture, Agriculture, and Tourism Critical for Inclusive Economic Development
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia’s tourism sector has once again been highlighted as one of the country’s most promising industries capable of driving economic growth, creating jobs, and uplifting rural communities. Noted leaders gathered at the Omaludi Agricultural…
NADD Joins Continental WhatsApp Banking Wave
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia Digital Dollar (NADD) has launched NADD Pay, a WhatsApp-based payment platform that allows users to send, receive and transact with the blockchain-backed stablecoin directly through the popular messaging application. The platform was announced…
Rice Aid Revives National Drought Debate
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The ongoing distribution of South Korea’s donated rice to the Namibian government has sparked public discussion, following the circulation of reports on the distribution in Oniipa Constituency, Oshikoto Region on Monday, 18 May 2026. …
New Mahangu Seeds Tested for Namibia’s Future
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) are advancing efforts to improve food security in Namibia through ongoing research into improved mahangu varieties that could soon be introduced to farmers across…
Oshikoto Region Rice Farming Keeps Gaining Momentum
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Rice production in the Oshikoto Region is steadily gaining momentum, with farmers in local villages expressing optimism about improved yields following recent support and equipment donations. This week, Eagle Media House engaged several local farmers…
Namibia Eyes Banana Self-Sufficiency
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia has taken steps towards reducing its dependence on imported fruits as promising banana harvest trials at Etunda in the Omusati Region showed positive results. For years, Namibia has heavily relied on importing…
Rural Women Champion Organic Farming for Healthier Harvests
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Women under the umbrella of the Namibia Rural Women’s Assembly (NRWA) are leading a growing movement to promote organic farming and the use of traditional seeds, saying natural farming methods are healthier, environmentally friendly and…
Onghala Village Fishermen Battle Climate Change and Theft
By: Peneyambeko Jonas On Sunday, 2 May 2026, Eagle FM visited Onghala village in the Ongenga constituency of the Ohangwena Region, where local fishermen shared both their successes and the growing challenges threatening their livelihoods. Fishing in…
Africa’s Resource Paradox
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia’s recent revelation that the country earned N$1.4 billion in royalties from over N$64 billion worth of exported raw materials has reignited debate about whether resource-rich African nations are truly benefitting from their natural wealth….
Budget Dialogue Highlights Room for Growth and Investment
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Government leaders, economists and business executives gathered in Windhoek on Wednesday for the Annual Budget Dialogue 2026, where Namibia’s recently announced national budget was analysed as a key instrument shaping the country’s economic future. …