Author: Staff Writer
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…
Leading Managed Care, Building Healthier Futures
By: Dantago Garosas An important shift in healthcare means moving beyond simply paying for treatment and placing greater focus on helping members stay healthy for longer. That focus remains critical. However, there is another part of that journey…
An Interview With Sofia Ndjamba
We’d love to start by hearing about who Sofia Ndjamba is and what your academic journey has been to date. “I am a proud 2026 graduate with a diploma in Library and Information Science from the University of Namibia….
S&P Global Ratings Flag Growing Risk to SA Consumer-Led Economy
The S&P left its South African ratings unchanged at BB on foreign-currency and BB+ on local. Though it had upgraded ratings in November, its first upward move in nearly two decades, citing falling inflation, improving growth, and fiscal consolidation….