Category: National
Opinion: “What’s the Deal with Agriculture in Namibia? Is it Worth Pursuing?”
By: Dortea Nakandjibi Someone recently asked me: “What’s the deal with agriculture in Namibia? Is it worth pursuing?” Here’s the honest truth: Namibia’s agriculture sector is both full of potential and facing major challenges. Did you know that agriculture…
TotalEnergies To Finalise Financial Investment Decision In 2025
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Despite Shell’s recent decision to write down the value of its reserves in Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 39, TotalEnergies is on track to make its Final Investment Decision (FID) this year for its own oil block….
Road Fatalities Increase in 2024
Ludorf Iyambo The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has revealed a concerning rise in road fatalities, with 443 people losing their lives in road accidents in 2024, marking a 9% increase from the 428 deaths recorded in 2023….
Rain Floods Streets in Katima Mulilo’s Informal Settlements
Frans Sinengela Residents of Choto and nearby areas in Katima Mulilo’s informal settlements are grappling with inaccessible streets following recent heavy rains in the region. The flooding has disrupted daily activities and posed safety risks, leaving many residents…
Parents Brace Financial Challenges as School Season Begins
Dolly Menas As the new academic year begins, parents are grappling with the financial strain of preparing their children for school after a typically costly festive season. With schools reopening today, families are balancing the expenses of uniforms, stationery,…
IPPs Allocated 120MW for Solar Energy Generation
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government has announced plans to generate an additional 330 MW of solar energy, with 120 MW allocated for private sector development. This is part of the country’s domestic energy generation targets for the next five years, announced…
Infographics on recent China visit to Namibia and other African countries
Dwight Links Images: All images developed for Eagle FM Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who visited Namibia this week, met President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday in Windhoek. Yi also met President Nangolo Mbumba at Swakopmund later…
Shell’s N$7.5 Billion Write-Down Not an Industry Setback, Analysts Say
Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe, and Rudolf Iyambo Oil and gas analysts believe that Shell’s N$7.5 billion ($400 million) write-down of its offshore Block PEL39 does not signify a setback for Namibia’s burgeoning oil sector. Shell recently announced the…
Food and Beverages Contributed to December’s Declining Annual Inflation
Staff writer Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, was the biggest contributor to the 3.4% annual inflation rate Namibia recorded in December 2024, contributing 1.2 percentage points. The category, which accounts for 16.5% of the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) basket, recorded…
NAFAU Rejects Employers’ Call for Gradual Minimum Wage Implementation
David Shoombe The Namibia Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) has criticised a proposal by the Namibian Employers’ Federation’s (NEF) to delay the immediate implementation of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), which took effect on January 1, 2025. The NMW…