Category: National
Namibia Has $816 Million in Unrealised Trade Potential
A report on the Accelerated Industrial Development for Africa (AIDA) & the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA) indicates that Namibia holds considerable trade potential. This potential is presented by unworked diamonds and foreign mackerel. The report states that Namibia…
China’s Eradication of Absolute Poverty: Philosophical Reflections and Practical Lessons for Africa
By: Jeronimo Kateya Poverty stands as one of the most pressing humanitarian, ethical, and socio-political challenges across 21st-century Africa. For decades, African leaders and scholars have sought effective solutions to layered deprivation, uneven livelihoods, and unbalanced development in…
Ally Tobias Returns with Ehangano Concert Vol. 2 – A Night of Heritage, Hymns, and Hope
Celebrated Namibian singer Ally Tobias has announced the highly anticipated Ehangano Concert Vol. 2, set for 4 July 2026 at the National Theatre of Namibia. Building on the success of previous editions, this year’s concert promises an unforgettable evening…
The Power of an Enabling Ecosystem Part 1
Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry Over the last few years, Namibia has come to a collective realisation. Both consciously and unconsciously, that entrepreneurship is one of the most powerful tools available to unlock our country’s economic potential….
Exploring Access to Information as a Human Right
By: Dwight Links A recent panel discussion hosted by the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung in Windhoek brought together leading thinkers and government officials on access to information as a tool for social justice in the digital age. The foundation noted…
Namibia Ranks 4th in Continental Lifelong Learning
By: Dwight Links Namibia ranks the fourth-highest on the continent for having participation in formal, non-formal and informal education and training. This ranking was extrapolated from the World of Work report, where a Sustainable Development Goal indicator measures how…
Restraint Alone Cannot Deliver Fiscal Improvement
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The country’s Prime Minister has conceded that expenditure restraint and strict prudence will not bring about fiscal improvement if there is no strong economic growth and public investment in public infrastructure. Elijah Ngurare made this…
Demystifying Advanced Subsidiary Levels
By: Dwight Links There is still a degree of misunderstanding and lack of knowledge from parents and guardians of thousands of young Namibians regarding various secondary education systems in the country. These are the sentiments of Eva-Panduleni Beukes,…
Parliament Bemoans Lack of Researchers
The Chairperson of the National Council Standing Committees, Lukas S. Muha, has stated that there is a lack of Parliamentary researchers at the National Council. During the annual Planning and Budgeting Session for 2026/2027, Muha explained that researchers, legal…
Strong Social Dialogue Institutions to Govern AI and Algorithmic Management
The challenges AI presents for rights, employment, social protection, social dialogue, and widening digital divides require the full attention of the International Labour Organisation. This was reiterated by the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, at the…