Author: Staff Writer
The Hidden Billions That Could Transform Africa’s Agriculture
By: Guangzhe Chen A simple pot of pilau hints at the immense potential of Africa’s food sector. Its ingredients—Tanzanian rice, Kenyan meat, spices from India and the Middle East—move through a vast network of farmers, processors, transporters,…
Hanga Aims for the Stars
By: Staff Writer One of Namibia’s most promising young cyclists, Petrus Hanga, says his cycling journey began many years ago when his parents bought him a second-hand BMX bicycle, which he rode on the dusty streets of Oshitenda,…
RMB, BON Uniting Industry Efforts for a Greener, More Effective Inclusive Future
By: Brenton David, Monét Basson, Naufiku Hamunime & Sonia Namadiko Namibia’s financial sector is entering a defining moment in its sustainability journey. It is a moment shaped by climate vulnerability, emerging economic opportunity, and a growing recognition that…
Govt Seeks to Switch N$7,2 Billion on Wednesday
The Namibian government, through the central bank, invites holders of the GC27 to participate in the switch auction scheduled for Wednesday, 22 April 2026. The switch is to move N$7.2 billion invested (borrowed by government) in the GC27 into…
Room Occupancy Rates Decreased by 3.9% in February 2026
According to the latest report from the Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA), the room occupancy rates for February 2026 decreased by 3.9% following a 16.7% decline recorded in January 2026. The monthly decline is attributed to lower occupancy levels…
Bank Windhoek to Invest in National Senior Track and Field Championship
Bank Windhoek has confirmed its role as Title Sponsor of the upcoming Bank Windhoek National Senior Track and Field Championship. In an announcement made last week, the bank stated that the investment is to reinforce its commitment to developing…
Red Meat Diplomacy: Why Namibia Must Treat Cattle Like Crops
By: Albertus Aochamub In her 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the centrality of value addition to Namibia’s economic future. The livestock sector: Supports around 70% of livelihoods Sustains over 57,000 jobs across the…
“War, Huh, What is It Good For?”
By: Gerhard van der Merwe Edwin Starr said it best: “War, huh, what is it good for?” Absolutely nothing. And it’s tempting to want to “choose a team” and argue who is right or who is…
N$60.7 Million Worth of FMD Vaccine Doses Received in Feb
Namibia has received over 3.8 million Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses valued at N$60.7 million from Botswana to protect livestock, support farmers and preserve food security. The Bank of Namibia’s 4th Quarter 2025 update indicated this. The…
96.7% of Marketed Sheep Exported Live
Year-on-year, sheep marketing surged by 69.3% to 62 136 heads in February 2026, compared with the same month in 2025, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia. Of the marketed sheep, live exports recorded a…