Category: National
Radio Remains the Most Powerful Source of Information
By: Dolly Menas Radio continues to be Namibia’s most powerful source of information despite the rapid rise of digital platforms. Speaking on World Radio Day, observed under the theme “Radio and Climate Change: A Powerful Tool for Climate…
Sport is a Reflection of Society
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The idea that sport is a reflection of society has been around for as long as sport has been a field of study in academia. There is an entire subcategory within sports studies called sports sociology. The…
Business Leaders Pay Tribute to Sam Nujoma
By: Dolly Menas Members of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) have expressed their gratitude for the late President Sam Nujoma’s commitment to entrepreneurship, economic growth, and unity within the private sector. Director of SME Compete,…
Namdia Executives’ Suspensions Highlight Corporate Governance Failures – Expert
By: Justicia Shipena David Shoombe The suspension of top executives at Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) following a security breach highlights deeper corporate governance issues within state-owned enterprises (SOEs), according to governance expert Professor Johan Coetzee. Coetzee described the…
Ndonga Linena Residents Praise Nujoma for Green Scheme Initiatives
By: Annakleta Haikera Residents and leaders in the Kavango East region have commended former President Sam Nujoma for his role in initiating the Ndonga Linena Green Scheme in 2003. Nujoma, often praised as a visionary in agricultural development,…
Judge Warns Taxpayers May Cover Fishrot Suspects’ Legal Fees
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Judge Moses Chinhengo says that taxpayer money could be used to fund the legal defence of the Fishrot suspects in the event that they have to rely on legal aid. This comes after the Fishrot accused…
Namibia Expected to Cut Repo Rate
By: Justicia Shipena The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is expected to cut the by 25 basis points on today, bringing it down to 6.75%, with the prime lending rate shifting to 10.5%. In its last meeting, the Monetary…
Cyclists Conquer Grueling National Road Championship
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Cyclists of all ages braved a challenging course on the outskirts of Windhoek along the B1, C28, and the Kupferberg climb on Sunday morning for the 2025 Namibian National Road Championship. The annual event, organized…
Tributes Pour in for Namibia’s Late Founding President
By: Justicia Shipena African leaders have paid tribute to Namibia’s founding President, Sam Nujoma, following his passing on Saturday in Windhoek, after three weeks of hospitalisation. His death comes just days after Namibia marked the first anniversary of…
Oshana SMEs Get Bookkeeping Training
By: Loise Shiimi About 20 entrepreneurs from Oshana recently received valuable bookkeeping training to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to expand their businesses. The mentorship program was designed by the Ongwediva Town Council through the Local…