Category: National
Nam Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Ranks 4th in Africa
Namibia ranked fourth in Africa for ecosystem attractiveness according to the StartupBlink Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2026. The Index has revealed that Namibia’s startup ecosystem has recorded growth of 8.2% during the period reviewed. Namibia ranked 94th globally and…
South Africa, Zambia, and Botswana Dominated Cross-Border Cargo in 2025
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In 2025, the highest volumes of cross-border cargo originated from South Africa (35%) and Zambia (34%), together accounting for nearly 70% of the total cross-border volumes handled through Namibian ports. Botswana contributed 18%, while the…
New Mahangu Seeds Tested for Namibia’s Future
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) and the University of Namibia (UNAM) are advancing efforts to improve food security in Namibia through ongoing research into improved mahangu varieties that could soon be introduced to farmers across…
ICT Still the Biggest Disruptive Sector – Huawei Technologies
By: Dwight Links Huawei Southern Africa vice-president, Hannah Hanxu, indicated that the ICT sector is still the largest disruptor sector in that it helps to modify other sectors in their functions. “Think of ICT as a younger sibling…
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, education became…
March Shows an Increase in Mineral Extraction
The Gold Bullion Production Index recovered on a month-on-month basis, posting a 57.1 percent increase after a 19.2 percent decline in the previous month. Gold bullion production reached 806 kilograms (kg) in March 2026, up from 513 kg recorded…
Govt Seeks to Borrow N$1.5 Billion on Thursday
On Thursday, 21 May 2026, the Bank of Namibia will auction four of its Treasury Bills (T-bills) to raise N$1.5 billion for the government. These instruments are some of the two I Owe You Papers that government uses to…
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…