Category: News

Entrepreneurs Call for Female Financial Inclusivity
Uaueza Kanguatjivi Female entrepreneurs are calling for systemic transformation to ensure that women and marginalised groups gain greater access to economic opportunities. Despite 79.8% of eligible women now being financially included, surpassing the 76.1% of men, investment opportunities…

HyIron Oshivela Cuts Electrolyser Costs, Boosting Green Hydrogen Affordability
Justicia Shipena The HyIron Oshivela Green Iron project in Arandis has significantly reduced the cost of electrolysers, a key component in green hydrogen production. By keeping expenses at N$7,411 ($400) per kilowatt hour (kWh), far below the global average…

Radio Remains the Most Powerful Source of Information
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 Action,” Charmaine…

Business Leaders Pay Tribute to Sam Nujoma
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, Danny Meyer,…

Sports Sector Backs Govt’s Mourning Directive
Justicia Shipena Namibian sporting bodies have expressed support for the government’s directive to suspend sporting events during the mourning period for the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has confirmed its compliance with the…

Namdia Executives’ Suspensions Highlight Corporate Governance Failures – Expert
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 recurring suspensions…

Ndonga Linena Residents Praise Nujoma for Green Scheme Initiatives
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, played a…

Value Addition: Turning Mushrooms into Biscuits, Tea, and Soup
Mathias Hangala Value addition has been at the forefront of discussions surrounding policy and economic growth in recent years. Abner Tomas, who hails from Oniipa in the Oshikoto region, transformed his passion for farming and mushrooms into a…

Judge Warns Taxpayers May Cover Fishrot Suspects’ Legal Fees
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 raised issues…

Namibia Expected to Cut Repo Rate
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 Policy Committee…