Category: National
Resource Distribution and Inequality Identified as Potential Conflict Sources in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The African Peer Review (APR) Mechanisms Namibia Country Review 2022 Report, released earlier this year, has underscored social economic conditions in Namibia, particularly issues concerning resource distribution and inequality, as potential sources of conflict. Highlighted…
SADC Tourism Operators Missing Out on Digital Revolution
By: Staff writer There is a need for SADC tourism operators to urgently embrace digital transformation if the region wants to remain competitive, according to a new skills audit report from the SADC Business Council. The widespread adoption of…
Stagnant Economy Fails to Absorb Rising Youth Workforce, 34 Years Down the Line
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia commemorates 34 years of independence, scrutiny turns to the nation’s progress across various fronts, including its workforce. Labour expert Herbert Jauch contends that over the past thirty years, the Namibian economy has failed…
Cricket Namibia Plans to Build a National Stadium Ahead of 2027 World Cup
By: Dwight Links Cricket Namibia has revealed ambitious plans for a national cricket stadium, set to be constructed in anticipation of the 2027 Cricket World Cup, which Namibia will co-host with South Africa and Zimbabwe. Cricket Namibia’s board…
Namibia Critical Metals Sells Non-core Gold Properties
By: Staff Writer Canadian junior gold exploration company Sylla Gold has acquired four of Namibia Critical Metals’ non-core gold properties located in Namibia. As part of the acquisition, Sylla will issue Namibia Critical Metals 3,000,000 common shares at…
SADC States Told to Address Youth Unemployment to Maintain Peace in the Region
By: Dwight Links SADC Permanent Secretary, Elias Magosi, has called on member states to address challenges facing the youth including unemployment which he says remains a critical issue in the regional bloc. Magosi said if the issue of…
Uranium Exploration Surges in Namibia’s Southern Regions
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia has of late been experiencing a surge in uranium exploration, with a notable uptick in licensing applications dedicated to the search for nuclear fuel minerals. This trend was revealed in a recent analysis conducted…
Govt Allocates N$20 Million to Combat Cyber Attacks
By: Ludorf Iyambo The government has pledged N$20 million in funding for the period spanning from the 2023/24 to the 2025/26 financial years in a bid to fortify the nation’s cybersecurity defences. This allocation, directed towards the Communications…
Judiciary Spends 99% of Budget Allocation
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Office of the Judiciary has utilised 99% of its allocated budget for the 2022/23 fiscal year, unlike other government Offices, ministries and Agencies that return enormous amounts back to the treasury every year. For…
Namibia’s Oil and Gas Potential Attracts OPEC’s Attention
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The forthcoming Namibian International Energy Conference (NIEC) is set to host a distinguished guest next month, with Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), slated to attend. The African…