Category: National
South African Franchise Expands to Namibia
By: Staff writer South African copy and print, courier, and digital services franchise PostNet has expanded into Namibia, targeting an investment of around N$5.5 million for six stores across the regions. The company aims to open stores in Windhoek,…
Concerns Mount as Voter Registration Deadline Nears
By: Justicia Shipena With only three weeks remaining until voter registration closes, concerns are growing about the pace of voter card issuance. As the deadline approaches, questions persist about whether enough individuals will secure their voter cards in time…
Nelumbu Advocates for Artists Pension Support and Industry Reforms
By: Mathias Hangala Traditional genre singer-songwriter Isak Nelumbu, better known as Christmas, has expressed concerns over the ‘high level of neglect’ of artists and entertainers in Namibia, particularly their exclusion from mainstream pension systems. Speaking to Eagle FM recently,…
No Permit Needed for Backyard Fish Farming
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has clarified that no permit is required to establish small-scale fish ponds for personal consumption. This announcement aims to encourage self-sufficiency in food production among local communities. In an…
ReconAfrica Targets 3.1 Billion Barrels of Oil in Namibia’s Naingopo Well
By: Justicia Shipena Canadian oil and gas exploration company, Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica), is set to tap significant potential in its Naingopo well located northeast of Namibia. The anticipated yield from this exploration effort is estimated at 3.1…
Zambezi Bream Becoming a Scarce Commodity
By: Frans Siengela Residents of the Zambezi region have expressed concerns about the scarcity of bream, the region’s staple dish, as the river dries up. The scarcity of the Zambezi bream is also attributed to overfishing. The Zambezi bream…
Lithium Mine Workers Allege Unfair Dismissals Amid Safety Concerns
By: Juliana Iikela Former employees of Long Fire Investments and its joint venture company Xinfeng Investment at the Uis and Henties Bay Lithium mine claim they were fired after expressing dissatisfaction with their working conditions. Last year, the Mineworkers…
Financial Intelligence Team Up With EU To Address Greylisting
By: Hertha Ekandjo In response to Namibia’s recent placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ‘greylist’, the European Union has commenced a specialised training initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s capabilities in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and…
Divine Health Institute Refutes Allegations by HPCNA
By: Hertha Ekandjo Divine Health Institute, a health professionals training institution located in Outapi, Omusati Region, has refuted allegations that it has enrolled students in nursing, pharmacy, and emergency care courses that have not been approved by the Health…
Transport Records Highest Inflation Rise Despite Unchanged Fuel Prices
By: Staff Writer Transport costs experienced the sharpest annual inflation increase, rising from -0.1% year-on-year (y/y) in June 2023 to 8.3% y/y in June 2024, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). This surge reflects higher expenses associated with…