Author: Staff Writer
Namibia Has $816 Million in Unrealised Trade Potential
A report on the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) & the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) indicates that Namibia holds considerable trade potential. This potential is presented by unworked diamonds and foreign mackerel. The report states that Namibia…
China’s Eradication of Absolute Poverty: Philosophical Reflections and Practical Lessons for Africa
By: Jeronimo Kateya Poverty stands as one of the most pressing humanitarian, ethical, and socio-political challenges across 21st-century Africa. For decades, African leaders and scholars have sought effective solutions to layered deprivation, uneven livelihoods, and unbalanced development in…
Ally Tobias Returns with Ehangano Concert Vol. 2 – A Night of Heritage, Hymns, and Hope
Celebrated Namibian singer Ally Tobias has announced the highly anticipated Ehangano Concert Vol. 2, set for 4 July 2026 at the National Theatre of Namibia. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s concert promises an unforgettable evening…
The Power of an Enabling Ecosystem Part 1
Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Over the last few years, Namibia has come to a collective realisation. Both consciously and unconsciously, that entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools available to unlock our country’s economic potential….
Parliament Bemoans Lack of Researchers
The Chairperson of the National Council Standing Committees, Lukas S. Muha, has stated that there is a lack of Parliamentary researchers at the National Council. During the annual Planning and Budgeting Session for 2026/2027, Muha explained that researchers, legal…
Strong Social Dialogue Institutions to Govern AI and Algorithmic Management
The challenges AI presents for rights, employment, social protection, social dialogue, and widening digital divides require the full attention of the International Labour Organisation. This was reiterated by the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, at the…
6.9 million Chickens Slaughtered in April, 12.3% Annual Increase
Year‐to‐date, chicken marketing reached 6.9 million head in April 2026, reflecting a 12.3% increase compared with 6.1million head marketed during the corresponding 2025 period. Over the same period, egg marketing totalled 41.9 million units, marking a 27.5% expansion. According…
Why Does a N$1 Million Car Get Paid off in 5 Years, but a N$1 million House Takes 20 to 30 Years?
Dr.Ester Kali The answer is simpler than most people think: affordability. A household doesn’t only need a house. It also needs transport, furniture, school fees, medical aid, insurance, food, and a dozen other things that don’t pause just…
Sossusvlei Belongs to Every Namibian
By: Gerhard Van Der Merwe, Property Development Specialist & Lawyer | Passionate about Namibian Tourism So, when the Ministry decided to limit the 5km stretch between the Sossusvlei and Deadvlei parking areas to a single concessionaire, the tourism industry got…
Namibia’s Digital Oil Revolution: Powering a New Energy Frontier
By: Helene Vosloo Namibia stands at the threshold of a transformative era. With major oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin, the country is rapidly emerging as a global energy frontier. Yet, beyond physical resources, it is the…