Category: National
Potatoes Still Dominate Import Bill
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For 2025, Namibian consumers have spent on average N$56 million importing potatoes through wholesalers, retailers, and individual buyers. This is according to the Agriculture and Fishing Indicators Bulletin – Fourth Quarter 2025,…
Ruacana Hydropower Still the Difference Maker
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Monthly, more than 70% of the country’s power generation comes from the Ruacana Hydroelectric Power Station, which is fed by the water flow from Angola. A reduction in the water flow at the power station…
GDP Too Shallow to Measure Economic Progress
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Economic progress should be measured by the well-being of people and the planet, not just economic output, according to the United Nations Secretary-General’s Independent High-Level Expert Group on Beyond GDP. The experts develop recommendations for…
The Answer is Not Aid, but Strategic Investment – EU
By: Dwight Links The European Union (EU) Delegation to Namibia outlined that the new Global Gateway program is a quest for improved partnerships based on strategic investment offers, not aid. The delegation revealed during the just-ended EU-Namibia Business…
Oshikoto Region Rice Farming Keeps Gaining Momentum
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Rice production in the Oshikoto Region is steadily gaining momentum, with farmers in local villages expressing optimism about improved yields following recent support and equipment donations. This week, Eagle Media House engaged several local farmers…
From Studying in a Bar to Being a Degree Holder
By: Mathias Hangala Johanna Nandigolo Frans hails from Ukwaludi Village, known as Olukuma, in Omusati Region. Unlike most children, Frans never attended kindergarten. In 2006, the same year she was supposed to start her education, her father who…
A Journey of Resilience and Dedication in Education
By: Mathias Hangala Denysia Liyolifeni Katemo shared her educational journey in an interview with Eagle Media House, explaining that she began her academic path in 2005 at Four Square Kindergarten in Okandjengedi. From a tender age,…
TotalEnergies to Prioritise Local Transport Suppliers
By: Hee-Dee Walenga TotalEnergies Namibia has committed to making use of local transport companies in the oil sector, while advising them to position themselves by ensuring compliance with various requirements. TotalEnergies lead for contracts and procurement engineer…
EU Environmental Policies Meant to Enhance Trade – EU Delegation to Nam
By: Dwight Links At the Namibia-EU Business Forum currently underway in Windhoek this week, Deputy Head of the European Union Delegation to Namibia, Ian du Pont, shared a presentation on the impact and possible misunderstandings of the Carbon…
NHP Acknowledges Processing Issues, Promises Corrective Steps
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia Health Plan Medical Aid service provider has acknowledged the issues regarding the processing of medical related payments to medical service providers as requested by members. The company held an engagement with its members…