Author: Peneyambeko Jonas
Namcor Aligns with Competitor’s 3-Month Fuel Monopoly
By: Peneyambeko Jonas and Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has welcomed the fuel procurement by the government that gives Vitol a monopoly to supply the country’s bulk fuel for three months. This is despite…
Oil and Gas Conference to Focus on Local Benefits
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The 4th Namibia Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition in August will be held with a renewed focus on ensuring that the country’s emerging petroleum industry delivers tangible benefits for ordinary Namibians. The conference will…
Warming Earth Impacting Labour Productivity
By: Peneyambeko Jonas In Banda, one of India’s hottest districts, the day now begins before sunrise and ends long before sunset. When temperatures climbed to 47-48°C for over a week, residents were forced to reorganise their lives around the…
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…
Beyond Remembrance
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The recent commemoration of Genocide Remembrance Day in Namibia was more than a national ceremony; it was a powerful reminder of one of the darkest chapters in our country’s history. As Namibians gathered to…
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 Festival in…
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 in Oshakati…
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…