Category: National
NANSO Urges Private Sector to Upscale Corporate Responsibility
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) has called on the private sector to enhance its corporate social responsibility by initiating more programs to support and sustain the education system. This appeal follows the launch of…
Govt Spending May Shift Due to Fishrot Legal Aid – Analyst Warns …experts say legal aid is a right for all
By: Justicia Shipena, Uaueza Kanguatjivi Government spending priorities could be impacted if legal aid is granted to the Fishrot accused, consumer analyst Salomo Iipinge has warned. He cautioned that using public funds to defend high-profile corruption suspects could…
In Tribute to H.E. Dr. Sam S. Nujoma
UNAM’s Founding Chancellor and Architect of Higher Education in Namibia The University of Namibia (UNAM) joins the nation in mourning the passing of H.E. Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding President, Father of the Nation, and the inaugural Chancellor…
HyIron Oshivela Cuts Electrolyser Costs, Boosting Green Hydrogen Affordability
By: Justicia Shipena The HyIron Oshivela Green Iron project in Arandis has significantly reduced the cost of electrolysers, a key component in green hydrogen production. By keeping expenses at N$7,411 ($400) per kilowatt hour (kWh), far below the…
Radio Remains the Most Powerful Source of Information
By: Dolly Menas Radio continues to be Namibia’s most powerful source of information despite the rapid rise of digital platforms. Speaking on World Radio Day, observed under the theme “Radio and Climate Change: A Powerful Tool for Climate…
Sport is a Reflection of Society
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The idea that sport is a reflection of society has been around for as long as sport has been a field of study in academia. There is an entire subcategory within sports studies called sports sociology. The…
Business Leaders Pay Tribute to Sam Nujoma
By: Dolly Menas Members of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) have expressed their gratitude for the late President Sam Nujoma’s commitment to entrepreneurship, economic growth, and unity within the private sector. Director of SME Compete,…
Namdia Executives’ Suspensions Highlight Corporate Governance Failures – Expert
By: Justicia Shipena David Shoombe The suspension of top executives at Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) following a security breach highlights deeper corporate governance issues within state-owned enterprises (SOEs), according to governance expert Professor Johan Coetzee. Coetzee described the…
Ndonga Linena Residents Praise Nujoma for Green Scheme Initiatives
By: Annakleta Haikera Residents and leaders in the Kavango East region have commended former President Sam Nujoma for his role in initiating the Ndonga Linena Green Scheme in 2003. Nujoma, often praised as a visionary in agricultural development,…
Judge Warns Taxpayers May Cover Fishrot Suspects’ Legal Fees
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Judge Moses Chinhengo says that taxpayer money could be used to fund the legal defence of the Fishrot suspects in the event that they have to rely on legal aid. This comes after the Fishrot accused…