Category: National
Regulatory Enhancements Required for Infrastructure Sharing
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus More legal tools might be required to enforce and ensure infrastructure sharing within the telecommunications sector. This was noted during a high-level workshop on the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) of Namibia’s telecommunications infrastructure sharing…
Court Proceeding on Alleged Exclusive Property Conveyance Case
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Competition Commission has updated that it has received responses from Bank Windhoek and Dr. Weder, Kauta & Hoveka Inc. regarding allegations of exclusive dealings pertaining to property conveyance services. The Commission has…
Namibia Primed to Host First-Ever Commonwealth Youth Dialogue
By: Hee-Dee Walenga From 4 to 8 August 2025, Namibia will be home to the Commonwealth Youth Council’s (CYC) First Consultative Dialogue. This is after Namibia hosted the first-ever Commonwealth Business Summit in June. The dialogue will…
NDP 6 Projections a Beacon of Hope
By: Dwight Links President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday launched the sixth National Development Plan (NDP 6), set to run from 2025 to 2030. Opening her statement on the occasion, President Nandi-Ndaitwah outlined that with the responsibility bestowed…
Mashare Agricultural College Set to Open in 2026
By: Annakleta Haikera The restructuring of the Mashare Agricultural Development Institute (MADI) into a full-fledged agricultural college is at an advanced stage, with the first student intake expected in January 2026. Kavango East Region Governor, Julius Hambyuka,…
Kavango East to Strengthen Sustainable Agriculture, Livelihood Support
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Region governor, Julius Hambyuka, on Thursday remarked that the region aims to strengthen agricultural development and improve rural livelihoods. He revealed this on Thursday during the State of the Region Address (SORA)….
Neckartal Dam Fertiliser Green Scheme Feasible
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An assessment has positively determined that it is commercially viable for the country to competitively produce ammonia and fertiliser near the dormant Neckartal Dam. A framework is currently being developed to operationalise the feasibility…
Divundu Correctional Services Gives Back
By: Annakleta Haikera While many may associate correctional facilities solely with discipline and confinement, the Divundu Correctional Services in Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region, is rewriting that narrative through impactful community engagement and economic initiatives. During a…
Omusati Governor to Prioritise Infrastructure & Food Security
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Immanuel Shikongo was officially appointed as Governor of Omusati Region by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah under Act, 1990 (Act No. 6 of 1990), of the Namibian Constitution. Speaking to Eagle FM, Shikongo said his role…
Just 36% of Namibians Align with Political Parties – Survey Reveals Declining Affiliation with Political Parties Across Africa
By: Nghilunanye Petrus An increasing gap between political parties and African citizens is jeopardizing democratic participation, and Namibia is reflecting the continent-wide trend. That’s the stark warning that comes out of Afrobarometer’s newest flagship report, which reveals that political parties…