Category: National
Gold Prices Continue to Surge, Chasing N$61,500
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Gold prices have demonstrated strong and consistent growth in 2025, approaching half of US$4,000 (N$70,338). According to the Chamber of Mines’ monthly updates released early this month, the average price of gold in May 2025…
Uis Eyes Economic Revival Through Key Sector Push
By: Patemoshela lukolo Uis, a historically significant settlement in the Erongo Region, is aiming to reclaim town status and emerge as a key economic hub. This ambition was outlined during the first-ever Uis Investment Conference, held in…
Successful Business Must Pay Tax: Connie Ferguson
By: David Shoombe Speaking at the Namibia Business Summit in Windhoek on the 5th July 2025, the renowned South African Actress and Businesswoman, Connie Ferguson, stated that businesspeople and entrepreneurs must be able to do their books as…
SADC’s Youth Converge in Namibia for Region 5 Youth Games
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 11th edition of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games are currently underway, with Namibia as hosts, accommodating over 2,000 athletes and officials. The games were originally scheduled to take…
Policy Revision to Allow Mining and Exploration in Protected Areas
By: Dwight Links The ministries of Environment and Mines & Energy recently held a stakeholder engagement on the revised policy document that could allow exploration in protected areas. The protected areas that fall within the policy’s focus…
Livestock Farmers Target Dried Meat Trade to the South
By: Loise Shiimi The decision by the government to allow dried meat from the north of the redline to the south has given some hope to northern farmers who are hoping to get their meat products beyond the…
Windhoek Unveils Long-Term Urban Structure Plan
By: Shawn Uiseb The City of Windhoek has released its updated Urban Structure Plan for the period 2021 to 2041, a roadmap aimed at shaping the capital’s growth, infrastructure, and spatial development over the next two decades. …
Nkurenkuru Expo Boosts Local Economy and Empowers
By: Annakleta Haikera At the official opening of the 6th Nkurenkuru Expo in the Kavango West Region, the Expo’s patron, former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, read by National Council Vice Chairperson Victoria Kauma, said the Expo drives local economic growth…
Sluggish Growth and Divergent Monetary Policies Shape Market Trends
By: Shawn Uiseb The global economic outlook for 2025 reflects a more subdued recovery, weighed down by persistent policy uncertainties and escalating trade tensions. According to the World Bank’s June update, global growth is expected to decelerate to…
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…