Author: Staff Writer
Strikes in Namibia: When the Law Speaks, but Dignity Suffers
By: John Kangowa Namibia is once again confronted with a familiar but deeply uncomfortable reality: lawful strikes that leave workers financially devastated, employers exposed to reputational harm, unions under scrutiny, and the State struggling to balance neutrality with…
MTC Wants 4,000 Reusable Plastic Bags
As part of its commitment to environmental sustainability, Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC), will procure 4,000 reusable shopping bags and roll out its awareness campaign under the Go Green, Skip the Plastic initiative. As part of this initiative, the…
Corridor Diversification No Longer Optional – Corridor Group
As regional cargo flows expand, supply chain resilience and predictability have become critical decision factors for cargo owners, mining houses, freight forwarders, and transporters. As a result, corridor diversification is no longer optional; it is a strategic necessity, according…
Rehoboth Receives its Own Build It
The Rehoboth community, contractors and households have received their own building material retailer, Build It, last week. The store opened its doors to the community on 16 February 2026, ahead of its official launch taking place on 27…
Does Constitutional Governance do Justice to Traditional Governance?
Efraim Shimbali Africa was once an independent continent. A civilised continent with cultural diversity and very creative. Nations were well-organised under a particular cultural structure that governed them. Various nations were built around specific customs and…
All Set for 40th Nedbank Cycle Challenge
It’s been 40 years since the Nedbank Cycle Challenge first took place as Namibia’s first-ever corporate cycling event. This year, the historic race returns with a new format for cyclists, further emphasising its evolution from a modest gathering…
Havana 4-Way Vendors Not Relocated to Ongos Valley
To complete the upgrading and decongestion of the Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road Project, vendors selling at the Havana 4-Way will be moved, stated the City of Windhoek. According to the City, they have identified land for the community…
PSCE Expected to Soften to Around 3.3% in 2026
According to the First National Bank of Namibia, money extended to the private sector (households and businesses) will remain flat for 2026. The Bank stated this in its analysis of the latest Monetary Policy decision by the central…
Namibia Above and Before Space When it Comes to Data Centres
By: Peter Karon The global race for data sovereignty and AI processing power has sparked a debate that sounds like science fiction: should we launch our data centres into orbit? While “orbital compute” has a futuristic ring to…
Why Afreximbank’s Break with Fitch Exposes a Deeper Rift
Dr. Macharia Kihuro In a recent public statement, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced it would terminate its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. The rationale for this decision was particularly striking. The bank attributed the move to…
