Category: National
Cybercrime Bill in the Pipeline for Namibia
By: Dwight Links A public stakeholders’ engagement about the establishment of Namibia’s cybercrime legislation was held in Windhoek this past Friday. Organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), it attracted specialised interest from the public…
Economists Predict Repo Rate Will Remain at 6.50%
Loise Shiimi Economists anticipate that the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain the repo rate at 6.50% in their first announcement of 2026, which will take place later today. Financial advisor, Loise Iipinge, stated that the Bank of…
The SACU Dilemma: Reform or Exit?
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala and Heedee Walenga Various reports around the Orange River state that South Africa is determinedly negotiating trade deals with a number of countries and blocks, with analysts saying more such agreements could have been in…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Enhanced Continental Sanitation Services
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for concerted efforts to improve sanitation services, which are vital for maintaining dignity, public health, and overall well-being in communities. She highlighted that water scarcity and sanitation challenges can…
Radio Remains a Trusted Medium of Information
By: Annakleta Haikera Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus said radio remains the most accessible and affordable medium of information, noting that households, especially in rural areas, depend on radio for daily news, education and entertainment. …
Fundamental Shift Required to Fight Cyber Attacks – WEF
By: Mathias Hangala As the world adopts artificial intelligence (AI), the World Economic Forum (WEF) places emphasis on countries moving towards building resilience against cyber threats in the AI era. In its recent 2026 Global Cybersecurity Outlook,…
Stakeholders Debate Extractive Industry Transparency and Namibia’s Governance Goals
By: Dwight Links A panel discussion between various stakeholders looked into whether the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) template is the best fit for Namibia to adopt. The initiative aims to fill gaps in matters of governance, transparency, and…
N$1.5 Billion Required for FMD Preparedness and Prevention
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala To counter the increasing proximity and intensity of the risk of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) crossing over to Namibia from South Africa, the former aims to take proactive actions with accelerated prevention and preparedness measures….
National Average House Price at N$1.4 Million
By: Peneyambeko Jonas and Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of the end of December 2025, the national average price for a house stood at N$1.42 million, according to the First National Bank House Price Index for the 4th quarter of…
Extractive Industries Transparency Recommended for Namibia
By: Dwight Links Months after the timeframe of the Harambee Prosperity Plan 2 (HPP2) lapsed in 2025, and the advent of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP 6) in July 2025, Namibia still seeks to find…