Category: National
Etunda Feedlot to Implement Commodity-based Trade
By: Patemoshela Lukolo and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Etunda Feedlot will support the implementation of commodity-based Trade (CBT), a model that allows for meat exports from the NCAs without compromising animal disease controls, according to the updates from the…
Average Goods and Services Prices Movement Stand at 3.5%
By: Dwight Links The overall price movement for goods and services of daily commodities such as food, energy, housing, transportation, and recreation has increased at the rate of 3.5% by the end of July 2025. The Namibia Statistics…
Mineral License/Rights Hoarding Will Not Be Allowed- Ithete
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala and Patemaoshela Lukolo The government has informed foreign and local investors interested in the exploration and mining or speculators that it will no longer tolerate the hoarding of licences for purposes unrelated to national development. The country’s…
Villagers Cry Foul Over Alleged Electrification Betrayal
By: Annakleta Haikera Residents of Thipanana and Rughongo villages say they feel betrayed and forgotten following claims that a long-anticipated rural electrification project meant for their communities has allegedly been redirected to other areas. According to David Muronga, Chairperson of…
IPPR Launches Report On GERP
By: Dwight Links The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) on Tuesday launched its third report examining the sectoral damage caused by corruption in the fishing sector. The latest analysis focused on the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP), which was…
Street Lights Shortage Increases Rundu Crime
By: Annakleta Haikera A growing number of Rundu residents are expressing concern over the town’s increasing crime rate, blaming it in part on poor street lighting across several suburbs in the Kavango East Region. They say the lack of functioning…
GRN Funds 13 Special Needs Students in Ohangwena
By: Loise Shiimi Speaking at the State of the Region Address (SORA), Ohangwena Region Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa, announced the government funding of 13 students with disabilities to further their studies. While this funding, provided during a recent review period, represents…
MTC, Letshego Launch Loan Service
By: David Shoombe In accordance with the government’s goals of increased national financial inclusion, MTC – in partnership with Letshego – launched Taamba Maris, a short-term loan service targeting those unable to apply at mainstream financial institutions. …
Unemployed Namibians Targeted in Human Trafficking
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has recorded six cases of human trafficking between 2024 and 2025, with most victims trafficked under the pretence of employment, according to Namibian Police Force Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. Speaking during the commemoration…
Ministry of Agriculture Falls Short of Achieving SDGs
By: Dwight Links The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) tabled a report in the National Assembly illustrating how the Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Land Reform (MAWLR) was not track to meeting targets in the United Nations Sustainable…