Category: National
401 Bids Received for N$2 Billion Borrowing Plan
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The government managed to raise N$2 billion domestically this week, through its 14 listed bonds, instead of the outside market. This is according to the auction outcome as released by the Bank of…
Nkurenkuru Electrification Sparks Hope for Kavango West
By: Mathias Hangala Minister of Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, has expressed optimism about the electrification of Nkurenkuru, marking a new chapter of progress, opportunity, and hope for the Kavango West Region. Speaking during the official inauguration of the Northern…
Ondangwa to Reserve N$16 million for Stadium Next Year
By: Loise Shiimi Chief Executive Officer of the Ondangwa Town Council, Ismael Namgongo, announced allocating N$16 million for the stadium project and set aside N$5 million for electrifying the Omashaka area. The budget will also make provisions…
Cultural and Historic Tourism Untapped, Amplification Needed
By: Dwight Links Governors Kadiva Hamutumwa and Johannes Khamuseb both wish to harness the untapped potential of their regions to increase the tourism sector’s presence in their respective regions. Otjozondjupa governor Khamuseb noted that his region…
A Lost Mining Jewel in the Otjozondjupa Region
By: Dwight Links Situated in the heart of the now Abenab Lodge, Abenab Mine was an economic mining jewel that had a self-sufficient installation which saw it resembling a town. The mine was operational from 1921 to 1958, and…
Youth Need More Time for National Fund Pilot Phase
By: David Shoombe Shaun Gariseb, a youth activist, has indicated that young people still need more time to ensure compliance with the requirements of the National Youth Fund (NYF). Speaking to Eagle FM, Gariseb has shown his appreciation to the…
Domestic Markets Filled With Capital
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Bank of Namibia, on behalf of the country treasury, has announced that it has changed its plan to borrow N$2 billion from outside because the domestic market is full of capital looking for growth avenues. The…
Sankwasa, Nekundi Tap Into Unfamiliar Governance Territory
By: Annakleta Haikera Defying past indecisions and audacity, two Namibian cabinet ministers have dismissed entire boards and local authorities in separate decisions, marking one of the most sweeping governance shake-ups in recent years. This is a move that has awakened…
Heroes’ Day 2025: Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Unity, Peace, and Development
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia marked the 59th anniversary of the start of the Namibian War of Independence yesterday with a solemn national commemoration in Katima Mulilo, where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered a call for unity, peace, and socio-economic transformation. The…
Bright Freelancing Trains, Mentors Entrepreneurs
By: Loise Shiimi Along with various stakeholders, Bright Freelancing provided monitoring services and training to over 100 entrepreneurs to expand their businesses. Sanku Martin Rourence, executive director at Bright Freelancing, explained to The Villager the purpose of this training, highlighting…