Category: National
Only N$149.8 Million of the GC26 Switched on Wednesday
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A switch auction that was held on Wednesday, mainly for investors to move their investments in the GC26, resulted in only N$149.8 million being switched to the existing long-term bonds. According to the…
Industrialisation Agenda Needs Disaster Risk Management Professionals
By: David Shoombe Emerging industries in Namibia, such as oil and gas, green hydrogen, and the floated potential of nuclear energy require industrial risk reduction professionals to contain hazardous situations in times of need, note analysts. Ngolombe…
NAB to Train Grain Millers in Food Safety
From 5 to 24 February 2026, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) will embark on a Food Safety Training Programme for millers. According to the Board, the training is for the grain millers to align their food safety…
IPPs Generated 26.2% of National Electricity in November
In November 2025, the total electricity generated locally stood at 154,551 MWh, according to a Namibia Statistics Agency report. Ruacana Power Station remained the leading contributor with 70.0 percent (108 242 MWh), followed by Independent Power Producers…
Patrice Motsepe: A Man on a Mission to Commercialise African Football
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Prior to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco last weekend, the president of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, gave the world some insight into his plans to commercialise…
Namibia Primed for Renewable Adoption – IRENA
By: Dwight Links The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) views Namibia as the prime example of a fast-moving market that has placed emphasis on renewable energy adoption. These sentiments were shared at the recent IRENA 16th Assembly…
Public Funds for Projects, Not Personal Gain – Sankwasa
By: Annakleta Haikera Urban and Rural Development Minister, James Sankwasa, warned regional and local authorities against the misuse of budgetary allocations, noting that funds intended for infrastructure and developmental projects are often diverted for travel, subsistence allowances,…
Farmer Generates Approximately N$40,000 Annually from Guava Sales
By: Loise Shiimi Onesmus Germany Ndeumane, who holds an Advanced Diploma in Banking, Finance from the Namibian Institute of Bankers, spent five years searching for a secure job. Unfortunately, he often found himself either unemployed or only able…
Namibia Seeks to Work with the UAE on Climate Initiatives
By: Dwight Links Vice-President Lucia Witbooi has expressed that Namibia is seeking to work more with the United Arab Emirates on climate-based projects. “Namibia therefore seeks to deepen cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in the development…
4-year Water Softening and Treatment Technologies Programme Completed
The Environment Investment Fund (EIF) has updated that it has completed the rolling out of water softening and treatment technologies for borehole sites in several regions across the country. The programme, which was a partnership with the Ministry…