Author: Staff Writer
A Plea for Agricultural-Industrial Revitalization
By: Ndishishi Iipinge Namibia’s economy is showing visible cracks, most evident in the paradox of agriculture. At a time when food, clothing, and shelter should anchor our national development, 47% of agricultural graduates remain unemployed, as highlighted by Dr….
6,814 Weaners Sold to SA Feedlot in June
In June 2026, Namibian farmers sold 6,814 head of live cattle to South African feedlots, accounting for 90.70% of total live exports. South Africa remained the dominant destination for Namibia’s live exports, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products…
CoW to Carry Out Digital Mapping of Street Lights
City of Windhoek will do a digital mapping and verification of its entire streetlighting network. The project, which is expected to be completed over 28 months, will involve the physical inspection of every municipal streetlight across Windhoek. Windhoek has…
ReconAfrica’ Kavango West 1X Produced Natural Gas
ReconAfrica, which is looking for oil in the Kavango area, has produced natural gas to the surface from the Kavango West 1X discovery well. According to the Prospect Magazine, it marks the first hydrocarbons ever produced onshore in the…
Covering State Visit in Beijing as Media Liaison Officer: Media Perspective
By Jeronimo Kateya State visits are more than ceremonial exchanges. They are mediated historical events where diplomacy, digital and journalistic media, and public meaning intersect. In July 2026, I was accorded the rare opportunity by the Namibian Embassy in…
First-Ever Fishing Industry Sports & Wellness Games Proposed for October 2026
By: Staff Reporter Namibia’s fishing sector, long celebrated as an economic pillar but rarely recognised for the physical toll it takes on its workforce, is set to receive a show of appreciation. The Namibia Fisheries Intra Corporate Tournament…
Windhoek’s Cost-of-Living Swallowing Most Residents
By: Abraham Eita In my recent article on the Bank of Namibia’s repo rate increase, I argued that monetary policy decisions are not just technical matters for economists and bankers. They affect households and borrowers. That discussion has become…
Africa’s classrooms must embrace AI without abandoning human-centred education
By Bertie Jacobs Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping education across the globe, offering unprecedented opportunities to personalise learning, improve access to knowledge and ease administrative burdens. However, Africa’s education systems must ensure that technological innovation strengthens,…
Taxonomies in the realm of Sustainable Finance
By: Joachim Komeheke A sustainable finance taxonomy is a standardised classification system that provides a common language for defining, measuring, and tracking what is regarded as sustainable economic activities. In a landscape defined by diverse…
Shared Prosperity: Why Local Content is Namibia’s Ultimate Energy Differentiator
By: Fransina Nelulu Namibia’s rapid ascent in the global energy market is no longer a secret. The historic offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin have placed the nation on the global energy map, drawing interest from international oil…