Category: National
Potato Project Set to Harvest Around 200 Tons in First Trial
By: Loise Shiimi The King’s Project, located in Okashana Kuukongo waNehale in the Oshikoto region, is set to harvest roughly 200 tons of potatoes in its first season. During the official inauguration of the potato harvest, a…
Councilor Calls on Corporates to Uplift Local Communities
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Urban Constituency Councilor Vicky Kauma has called on corporate companies to support vulnerable communities, especially those affected by disasters, such as fire outbreaks that have become increasingly common in informal settlements. Kauma made…
Namdia Pushes for Larger Share of Rough Diamonds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) believes the country can earn significantly more from its diamond resources if the company is granted access to a larger share of rough diamonds. In its latest quarterly report, released…
Parliament Demands Banks’ Charges Impact Report
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Industry, and Public Administration, has asked the Central Bank to conclude the impact assessment of commercial banks fees and charges and share it with the Ministry of Finance. The governor…
Economy Grows by N$4 billion in 1st Quarter
By: Shawn Uiseb and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the first quarter of 2025, the size of the Namibian economy was estimated at N$62.4 billion in nominal terms, an expansion of N$4.0 billion compared to the N$58.5 billion recorded in…
MP Proposes Kavango Green Scheme Management Changes
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor and Member of Parliament, Paulus Mbangu, has proposed that the management of the Kavango Green Schemes be decentralised and transferred to the Kavango East Regional Council. He said this will…
Business Banking Masterclass Series Launched
By: Staff Writer To enhance financial literacy and empowerment, Bank Windhoek has announced the launch of its Business Banking Masterclass series. The initiative is a ten-video educational programme designed to equip individuals, Small and Medium Enterprises…
Bycatch Threatens Pilchard Recovery
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Regulators in the fishing industry have observed intentional pilchard bycatch affecting the recovery of the stock species. This was revealed in Parliament by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reforms and Fisheries, Inge Zaamwani, on…
2025 Global African Hydrogen Summit Ball Gets Rolling
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia will be home to the Global African Hydrogen Summit once more from 9 to 11 September 2025, following the inaugural summit last year in Windhoek. The 2025 Summit kicked off with a press…
Rice Cultivation Can Reduce 28,317 Tons of Rice Imports
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A market intelligence report by the Namibia Agronomic Board has revealed that the country’s growing importation of rice to meet local demand offers a significant opportunity for local producers and traders to supply the domestic market….