Category: National
5,800 Renewable Energy Systems Financed by Solar Revolving Fund
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An update from the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy (MIME) has indicated that the government has financed around 5,800 renewable energy systems across Namibia, to a cumulative value of about N$177 million. This…
Rundu Development Not Matching Population Boom
By: Annakleta Haikera Despite being the second-most populated urban centre in Namibia, residents of Rundu say the town continues to struggle with high unemployment, fragile infrastructure and limited health services, raising concerns about development in the region. …
Nam Generated 51% of its Power in December 2025
Latest monthly generation figures show that local electricity generation accounted for 51.6 percent (213957 MWh) of the total electricity supplied to the domestic economy in December 2025, while imports contributed 48.4 percent (201 024 MWh). This distribution…
Hai||om Sue Government Over Etosha National Park
The Hai||om Association recently launched a lawsuit with the High Court of Namibia regarding their ancestral land claims to the Etosha National Park and the neighbouring Mangetti West Farms. According to a statement by the Legal Assistance Centre…
Budget Dialogue Highlights Room for Growth and Investment
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Government leaders, economists and business executives gathered in Windhoek on Wednesday for the Annual Budget Dialogue 2026, where Namibia’s recently announced national budget was analysed as a key instrument shaping the country’s economic future. …
NHE Grows Housing Loan Book, but Sankwasa Wants More Houses
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has grown its housing loan books by 3.6% to over N$1.1 billion, while building 191 houses. This includes a profit growth…
Media Sector Under Various Threats
By: Dwight Links A new media industry analysis report on the threats to the local Namibian media industry identifies various threats to the sector as a whole. Researchers Phillip Santos and Frederico Links note in their industry…
Local ISP Seeks to Bridge Digital Divide in Namibia
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Canopus Technologies (CanTech), a local internet service provider (ISP), entered the market with the objective of bridging the digital gap. Founded in 2023 by Managing Director Nerro Nendongo, the company serves as an example…
222 Fishing Workers to be Absorbed by 4 Fishing Companies
The government is planning to reintegrate 222 fishing workers into four fishing companies, with a commitment to increase allocated quotas to support the increased number of workers. The Ministry of Fisheries, together with the Ministry of Labour Relations,…
CoW Starts its 5-Year Strategy and Budget Review
The City of Windhoek is currently reviewing progress and challenges in implementing the City’s Strategic Plan (2022-2027), along with the budgeting process for the 2026/2027 financial year. With approximately 16 months remaining before the conclusion of the current…