Category: National
Namibia Lacks Up-to-date Picture on Skills Landscape
By: Dwight Links and Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala There is no comprehensive up-to-date picture of Namibia’s current skills landscape. Moreover, the number of Namibians who are equipped to participate meaningfully in emerging industries, according to Dino Ballotti, the Deputy Minister of Education,…
Plans for Regional Processing Centres Mooted
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has unveiled plans for the establishment of processing centres or industries in each region of Namibia. She stated that the size of these centres, regardless of whether they are small or large, is less…
Private Sector Must Join in Housing Provision – Urban Ministry
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has called upon the private sector, local businesses, and development partners to join forces in unlocking land, mobilising resources, and building more homes. The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural…
Ndama East School Budget Diverted to other School – Residents
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ndama East community has accused regional education leaders of repeatedly diverting funds meant for the construction of their school to other projects, leaving learners to study under trees and in makeshift classrooms. This was revealed during…
Meatco to Slaughter 75,000 Cattle for FY25/26
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala One of the country’s main beef processors, Meatco, has indicated that it has budgeted to slaughter 75,000 cattle for the Financial Year (FY) ending January 2026. So far, the company has slaughtered more than 25,000 animals from…
Mutjimagumwe Woodwork Generates Over N$100,000
By: Annakleta Haikera The Mutjimagumwe Woodwork Cooperative has generated more than N$144,000 through carpentry, bringing income and job opportunities to the Mpungu community in Kavango West. Speaking at the official launch on Friday, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Indileni…
Nedbank Hosts Biggest Citi Dash to Date
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Nedbank Namibia hosted the 5th Nedbank Citi Dash on Sunday morning in Windhoek. Over 2,500 runners of all ages and abilities competed in the increasingly popular event. Nedbank Namibia’s Communication and PR Manager, Selma Kaulinge, spoke on…
Etango Secures One Million lbs Uranium offtake Agreements
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Etango Uranium Project, currently under development in the Erongo Region, has signed two offtake agreements to supply two North American electricity producers with uranium once operational. The mine developer and main shareholder, Bannerman Energy, announced in…
Sankwasa Warns Against External Influence on Traditions
By: Annakleta Haikera Urban and Rural Development Minister, James Sankwasa, has stressed the importance of safeguarding Namibia’s traditional customs and culture against external interference. Speaking at the official designation of Hompa Eugene Siwombe Kudumo as the new Ukwangali chief at…
Innovation at the Forefront of Africa’s Financial Inclusion Initiatives
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia successfully hosted the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum in Swakopmund throughout last week. The forum facilitated global discussions, whilst stimulating the Namibian economy. One such example of this stimulation was how 27 hotels…