Author: Staff Writer
English and RME Sustaining an Oppressive Education
By: Efraim Shimbali The introduction of formal education in Namibia, particularly under colonial rule—first by Germany and later under the South African apartheid administration—was not designed to empower the indigenous population. Rather, it was strategically used as a…
Namib Poultry Introduces Automated Sorting for Broiler Breeders – German Innovation to Improve Uniformity and Flock Performanc
A new chapter in African poultry farming has begun: For the first time, an automated sorting machine for broiler breeder flocks has successfully been implemented in Namibia. The system, developed by Agri Advanced Technologies GmbH (AAT), a subsidiary of…
Let Namibia’s Oil Discoveries Be a Blessing
By: John Steytler Namibia is on the cusp of a historic transformation with recent offshore oil discoveries; the country has the potential to become one of Africa’s major energy producers. In previous articles, wearing my economist’s hat, I spoke of…
It Often Begins With a Single Click
By: Tanya Hopker A staff member at a small business in Windhoek receives what looks like an urgent email from their bank. Within minutes, sensitive data is compromised—and the business is left scrambling to recover. Stories like this are becoming…
Innovation Meets Trust: Fnb Namibia Celebrated At 2025 World Business Outlook Awards 2025
By: Staff Writer FNB Namibia has recemented its place as a leader in the financial sector after being named Best Retail Bank Namibia 2025 and Most Innovative Banking Solutions Provider Namibia 2025 at the World Business Outlook Awards. …
In Uncertain Times Investing Outcomes Trump Headlines
By: Neville Ntema Against the backdrop of global markets in flux, imagine an investor nervously scrolling through their phone, eyes darting over headlines filled with policy changes, geopolitical tensions, and consumer behaviour shifts. Each alert brings a fresh…
Why You Should Enrol at IUM: A Student’s Perspective
By Stephanus Pombili For many young Namibians, choosing a university is one of the most important decisions of their lives. It is not only about where they will spend the next three or four years, but also about the…
My Philosophy on Economic Analysis
By: Johann Els As I reflect on a career spanning decades in investment and economic research, I find myself returning to the same guiding principle: economic analysis must balance realism with perspective. Economics is not an exact science — it…
BAN Donates N$100,000 to Support Inclusive Education at UNAM
By: Staff Writer The Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and skills development by donating N$100,000 to the University of Namibia (UNAM) at the 2nd Annual Chancellor’s Charity Gala Dinner held on Friday, 1 August 2025…
Cricket Namibia’s Ashburton Kwata Programme Wins Global Award
By: Staff Writer Cricket Namibia’s Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Program has received a global award at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual General Meeting. The programme, in partnership with Ashburton Investments, is Cricket Namibia’s flagship grassroots development initiative,…