Category: National
212MW Worth of Solar Panels Imported Since Last Year
By: Dwight Links Namibia has imported 212 megawatts worth of photovoltaic (PV) panels from China from 2024 to June 2025, according to the renewable energy think tank, Ember. According to the report on renewable energy equipment import data that is…
EU, Nam Reaffirm Ties in Trade and Multilateral Cooperation
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia and the European Union (EU) held their 2025 Partnership Dialogue in Windhoek on Monday, reaffirming ties in trade, development, and multilateral cooperation, while reviewing progress on joint initiatives in energy, governance, and social development. The meeting…
Govt Debt up by N$66 Billion in 5 Years
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of Friday last week, local investors have lent N$139.7 billion to the Namibian government to fill its budget shortfall for the past five financial years through bonds and treasury bills. This is an increase from N$73.8 …
Energy, Costs, and Inputs Dwindle on Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stressed the urgent need for stronger collaboration between small-scale and commercial farmers, particularly to address electricity challenges and high agricultural input costs that continue to weigh down production. Speaking during her visit to…
Road Accidents Reduce Namibia’s Human Capital
By: David Shoombe The morning of the 30th of August was marked with horror, as a head-on collision between vehicles carrying correctional service officials and police officials claimed the lives of 16 people on the road between Mariental and Kalkrand….
Namibia to Use Bilateral Relations to Achieve National Goals
By: Dwight Links Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) , Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, says that Namibia will use the platform of bilateral relations to advance the interests of its citizens and achieve its national developmental goals. Ashipala-Musavyi made this statement…
Cancer Apple Project Raises N$38.4 Million Since 2000
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Since its inception in 2000, the Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project has raised N$38.4 million for the Cancer Association of Namibia. The project involves sourcing, distributing, and mobilising dedicated teams that work behind the scenes to…
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…