Category: National
Policy Revision to Allow Mining and Exploration in Protected Areas
By: Dwight Links The ministries of Environment and Mines & Energy recently held a stakeholder engagement on the revised policy document that could allow exploration in protected areas. The protected areas that fall within the policy’s focus…
Livestock Farmers Target Dried Meat Trade to the South
By: Loise Shiimi The decision by the government to allow dried meat from the north of the redline to the south has given some hope to northern farmers who are hoping to get their meat products beyond the…
Windhoek Unveils Long-Term Urban Structure Plan
By: Shawn Uiseb The City of Windhoek has released its updated Urban Structure Plan for the period 2021 to 2041, a roadmap aimed at shaping the capital’s growth, infrastructure, and spatial development over the next two decades. …
Nkurenkuru Expo Boosts Local Economy and Empowers
By: Annakleta Haikera At the official opening of the 6th Nkurenkuru Expo in the Kavango West Region, the Expo’s patron, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, read by National Council Vice Chairperson Victoria Kauma, said the Expo drives local economic growth…
Sluggish Growth and Divergent Monetary Policies Shape Market Trends
By: Shawn Uiseb The global economic outlook for 2025 reflects a more subdued recovery, weighed down by persistent policy uncertainties and escalating trade tensions. According to the World Bank’s June update, global growth is expected to decelerate to…
Councilor Calls on Corporates to Uplift Local Communities
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Urban Constituency Councilor Vicky Kauma has called on corporate companies to support vulnerable communities, especially those affected by disasters, such as fire outbreaks that have become increasingly common in informal settlements. Kauma made…
EU Hands Over Livestock Trucks to Boost Market Access in Namibia’s Communal Areas
By: Patemoshela Lukolo In a step toward strengthening rural livelihoods and agricultural value chains in Namibia, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Namibia and the National Planning Commission (NPC) officially hosted the handover ceremony of five 30-ton…
Paratus Powers Remote Schools
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Paratus announced the launch of Paratus EduLINK: a transformative connectivity solution designed to empower schools in underserved and remote regions with fast, reliable internet. With the campaign message, “Empowering Education, Anywhere,” Paratus EduLINK leverages Starlink’s Low…
Namdia Pushes for Larger Share of Rough Diamonds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) believes the country can earn significantly more from its diamond resources if the company is granted access to a larger share of rough diamonds. In its latest quarterly report, released…
Frost Hampers Horticulture Harvest
By: Loise Shiimi Namibia’s horticulture harvest for July 2025 has been affected by frost, leaving many farmers unable to meet local demand for fresh produce. This impact is reflected in the Namibia Agronomic Board’s (NAB) latest Open and Closed…