Category: National
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…
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…
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….
Namibia is One of the Most Peaceful Countries: Stability Amid a Turbulent World
By: Shawn Uiseb In a year marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, protracted conflicts, and rising global militarisation, Namibia continues to stand out as one of Africa’s most peaceful countries. The recently released Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025…
Transport and Fuel Shortages Linked to Rise in Food Poisoning Cases
By: Annakleta Haikera A growing number of food poisoning cases in the Ndiyona Constituency of the Kavango East Region are being linked to deep-rooted infrastructural challenges, particularly the lack of reliable transport networks and fuel stations in rural…
88 Schools Pitched to Old Mutual for Chairs and Tables
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A total of 88 schools have applied for chairs and desks through Old Mutual Namibia’s Chair and Desk Initiative, of which 7 were disqualified as they did not meet the eligibility criteria of being government schools….
Construction of the N$1.6 billion Solar Power Station Begins
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus NamPower officially initiated the construction of its largest Solar PV Power Station to date yesterday, the100 MW Sores |Gaib Power Station – situated 33 km northwest of Rosh Pinah. The power utility revealed in…
Sub-Saharan Africa Recorded FDI Retreat
By: Shawn Uiseb World Bank research shows that Sub-Saharan Africa received the lowest foreign investment inflows of all developing economy regions during the 2012–2023 period, accounting for only about 5% of cumulative foreign investment flows. Foreign Direct…