Author: Staff Writer
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…
Nedbank Namibia Strengthens its Commitment to Employee Development With Expanded Formal Education Funding
By: Staff Writer Nedbank Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to building a future-ready workforce through a strengthened investment in its internal NedNamibia Holdings (NNH) Education Trust to support Nedbank employees and their dependants in accessing quality tertiary education across…
AG to Train 10 Legal Professionals Annually in Sector-Specific Skills
During his keynote address at the launch of the Strategic Plan (2025-2030), Attorney-General Festus Katuna Mbandeka, indicated that his office will be training 10 legal professionals every year in sector-specific skills to retain skills. Mbandeka added that the…
School Dedicated to Teaching AI Opens in South Africa
Regenesys Education has inaugurated an institution dedicated to the education of artificial intelligence (AI). The Regenesys School of AI will offer structured programmes across AI fundamentals, machine learning engineering, governance and ethics, applied AI in financial services, healthcare…
Precision Surgery Robotic Technology Introduced at Lady Pohamba
Lady Pohamba Private Hospital (LPPH) unveiled the Cori Robotic-Assisted Surgical system earlier this week in Windhoek. The system will be used on patients requiring partial or complete knee replacement surgeries. The supplier, medical technology company Smith+Nephew, says…
Africa’s Resource Paradox
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia’s recent revelation that the country earned N$1.4 billion in royalties from over N$64 billion worth of exported raw materials has reignited debate about whether resource-rich African nations are truly benefitting from their natural wealth….
Namibia’s Beef Crossroads: Ship Live or Build Value?
By: Albertus Aochamub Namibia’s livestock sector finds itself at a familiar but critical crossroads. The emergence of live cattle exports to Mauritius, reportedly around 3,000 slaughter-ready animals every 40 days, has reignited a long-standing debate: should we prioritise immediate…