Author: Staff Writer
Various Bilateral Parliamentary Friendship Groups Formed
The Speaker of the Namibian Parliament has announced that 17 Parliamentary Friendship Groups comprising Members of Parliament have been established. The Friendship Groups are with Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Turkey, China, Algeria, France, Germany, Croatia, Georgia, Indonesia, the United…
NAB to Train Grain Millers in Food Safety
From 5 to 24 February 2026, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) will embark on a Food Safety Training Programme for millers. According to the Board, the training is for the grain millers to align their food safety…
IPPs Generated 26.2% of National Electricity in November
In November 2025, the total electricity generated locally stood at 154,551 MWh, according to a Namibia Statistics Agency report. Ruacana Power Station remained the leading contributor with 70.0 percent (108 242 MWh), followed by Independent Power Producers…
SA to Prioritise Economic Diplomacy
South Africa has vowed to strengthen its economic diplomacy during its 2026 Foreign Policy Outlook. South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, stated last week that is not about whether the country should engage…
Agri-Inflation Rose by 3.67% Year-On-Year
Agricultural inflation rose by 3.67% year-on-year (September 2024 to September 2025), mainly driven by sharp increases in key operating costs. The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) revealed this in its 2025 Third Quarter Agri-Review. Animal health expenses were…
4-year Water Softening and Treatment Technologies Programme Completed
The Environment Investment Fund (EIF) has updated that it has completed the rolling out of water softening and treatment technologies for borehole sites in several regions across the country. The programme, which was a partnership with the Ministry…
N$6 Billion Domestic Market Exists for Fruits and Vegetables
The domestic fruit and vegetable market is valued at approximately N$2.3 billion annually, and presents vast opportunities valued at over N$6 billion. This is according to the Agronomic Board of Namibia. The Board said that despite challenges,…
Education Starts With a Safe Place to Sleep
By: Valontino James, Pozi Co-Founder Every year, thousands of young Namibians walk onto university campuses with the same mix of hope and nerves. They’re ready to study, ready to grow, and ready to build a future for…
Echo Namibia’s LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Receives CRAN Approval
Echo Namibia, in partnership with OneWeb, has been granted approval by the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia to provide internet service in Namibia via a low-earth-orbit satellite. The company’s managing director, Christo Greeff, provided the update last week….
Nam Imported 6.4 Million Kilograms of Pork in 11 Months
Between January and November 2025, retailers, import agents, and wholesalers have imported 6.4 million kilograms (kgs) of pork meat to supply the Namibian market. According to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, this represents a 5.0%…