Category: National
Dam Levels Slowly Improving, But Hardap Remains Closed to Farmers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Several dams across the country have recorded positive water inflows, with critical reservoirs such as the Von Bach and Hardap dams showing improvements over the past two weeks. This is according to updates issued by…
Fugitive Exploits Loopholes in Namibia’s Legal System
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Tuesday on charges of including possession of controlled wildlife products, exporting without a permit, conspiracy to commit a crime, among other offenses. The two,…
Unlocking Sports Tourism in Namibia
By: Hee-Dee Walenga When combined, sports and tourism can become a powerful driver of economic growth for any country. These two industries share a symbiotic relationship: growth in one often fuels growth in the other, leading to mutual…
Opinion: “What’s the Deal with Agriculture in Namibia? Is it Worth Pursuing?”
By: Dortea Nakandjibi Someone recently asked me: “What’s the deal with agriculture in Namibia? Is it worth pursuing?” Here’s the honest truth: Namibia’s agriculture sector is both full of potential and facing major challenges. Did you know that agriculture…
Namibia’s Banking Sector Concentrated and Uncompetitive – World Bank
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An assessment by the World Bank in its FY25-29 Country Partnership Framework for Namibia has revealed that the country’s banking sector is heavily concentrated and uncompetitive. The report highlights that although Namibia’s major banks are…
Dam Levels Slowly Improving, But Hardap Remains Closed to Farmers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Several dams across the country have recorded positive water inflows, with critical reservoirs such as the Von Bach and Hardap dams showing improvements over the past two weeks. This is according to updates issued by…
Construction Company Owners Call for Construction Council
By: Loise Shiimi Construction companies have expressed their support for the Construction Industry Federation of Namibia’s (CIF) recent call for the government to establish a construction council. They believe such a council would address numerous challenges within the…
School Requires Discipline, Top Academic Performers Say
By: Ludorf Iyambo and David Shoombe Two of the top 20 performers in the recently released Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) levels say that reaching the levels they were able to attain requires discipline and dedication….
2024 Results Reflect a 5.2% Performance Improvement
By: Annakleta Haikera The 2024 Namibia Senior Secondary Certification Ordinary (NSSCO) Level results have shown a significant improvement, with an overall performance increase of 5.2% compared to 2023. This announcement was made by the Education, Arts, and Culture…
Namibia Bans Import of German Meat Products Following FMD Outbreak
Staff writer Namibia has banned the import of fresh and frozen meat and meat products from cloven-hoofed animals from Germany following a confirmed report of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the European country effective immediately. The ban also…