Category: National
Namibia’s Import Half a Billion worth of Maize in Three Months
By: Justicia Shipena In the last 3 months of 2024, Namibia consumers through their millers have imported N$564.7 million worth of maize to meet local demand. Contributing more than 50% to the overall cereal grain import bill of N$862.9…
Calls Grow for Direct Budget Allocation to Constituency Councillors
By: David Shoombe, Uaueza Kanguatjivi As Namibia waits for the next national budget and prepares for its upcoming local authority and regional elections, calls for direct budget allocation to constituency councilors are gaining momentum. Analysts and politicians argue that…
First Gentleman: A New Hope for Change, says Social Worker
By: Annakleta Haikera Life coach and social worker Risto Mushongo has suggested that Namibia’s First Gentleman, retired Lieutenant General Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, could play a crucial role in shaping social change and redefining leadership support. In his message, Mushongo…
Namibia Ranks 103rd in 2025 World Happiness Index
By: Dwight Links In the latest World Happiness Rankings for 2025, Namibia has secured the 103rd position out of 147 countries measured. The rankings, published annually, assess various factors contributing to the ‘happiest’ nations on Earth, with a focus on…
D-Day for Multinationals and Taxpayers Engaging in Transfer Pricing
By: David Shoombe The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has given taxpayers and multinational corporations involved in transfer pricing a three-month deadline to comply with tax regulations. This follows the launch of the Tax Inspectors Without Borders initiative, a collaboration…
MTC Receives N$31 Million in Subsidy to Enhance ICT Infrastructure
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government through the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia has allocated N$31 million in subsidy to the Mobile Telecommunication, (MTC) to develop nine telecommunications sites. The sites will be built in the various Regions that are…
NASRIA’s Procure N$50,000 Mattresses for the Mburu-uru Community Hostel
By: Annakleta Haikera The Mburu-uru community hostel has received 40 mattresses worth N$50,000 from the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA). During the handover, NASRIA has appealed to othe corporate companies to invest in education, particularly in rural regions…
Green Hydrogen Could Stabilise Fertiliser Prices – Green Hydrogen Organisation
By: Justicia Shipena The Green Hydrogen Organisation has stated that green hydrogen-based fertiliser can provide a more stable pricing environment compared to natural gas-based alternatives. Joes Williams, deputy CEO of the organisation, explained that traditional fertiliser prices fluctuate with…
One Health’ Concept Lauded as Best Pathway in Health
By: Dwight Links The concept of ‘One Health’ is the best pathway to achieving synergy in responsible natural systems in the modern world. Dr Fabiola Quesada, a veterinarian who has worked in the central parts of Africa and in…
Power Outage Leaves Some Parts of Kunene in Darkness
By: Uaukutura Kambaekua Since Monday, some areas of the Kunene region have been affected by power outages, particularly in the Opuwo, Okangwati, and Orumana settlements. It has been confirmed that the outage was detected at the Namibia Power Corporation…