Category: News
Govt Urged to Prioritise Traditional Crops in Green Schemes
Annakleta Haikera The lack of seed production in some parts of Namibia has significantly affected subsistence farmers, prompting calls for government intervention. As such, Johannes Hausiku, Chairperson of the Kavango West Farmers Union, has urged the government to…
City Slammed for Leadership Vacuum
Dolly Menas The City of Windhoek has entered 2025 without key office bearers, including a mayor, deputy mayor, and chairperson of the management committee. This leadership vacuum stems from repeated delays in council elections caused by walkouts and…
Namibia Receives Financial Boost for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s national men’s and women’s indoor hockey teams were officially sent off by the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service and the National Sports Commission on Monday morning in Windhoek. To support the teams’ preparation…
Heavy Rains Revive Kavango River, Boosting Livelihoods
Annakleta Haikera The Kavango River remains a lifeline for many residents of the Kavango West and East regions, who depend on its natural resources for their daily sustenance and livelihood. For many, it is not just a water source…
Kabbe Residents Threaten to Shoot Hippos Over Crop Damage
Frans Sinengela Residents of Kabbe constituency in the Zambezi region are threatening drastic action, including shooting hippos, as frustration mounts over unaddressed crop damage caused by wildlife. Farmers in the floodplain areas accuse the Ministry of Environment, Forestry,…
Starting Life with Debt is Taxing, Says NANSO
Dolly Menas The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund’s (NSFAF) recent recovery of N$17 million in student loans, hailed by the organisation as a significant achievement, has reignited debates about the need for fundamental reforms in Namibia’s higher education…
Takeover of NPTH Shares by Government Imminent
Justicia Shipena The Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings Limited (NPTH) shares, including those in its subsidiaries Telecom Namibia, NamPost, and MTC Namibia, will be transferred to the State by next month. NPTH Board Chairperson, Sencia Kaizemi-Rukata, confirmed that…
National Minimum Wage Implementation Faces Rocky Start
Justicia Shipena As the new year begins, workers across Namibia are hopeful that the implementation of the national minimum wage (NMW) will bring much-needed financial relief. Effective January 1, the NMW policy mandates a minimum wage of N$18…
Namibia Struggles to Implement 4IR Recommendations
Justicia Shipena Two years after the adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Task Force’s recommendations by Namibia’s Cabinet, progress on their implementation remains slow, leaving the country lagging in its journey toward digital transformation. Despite the critical importance…
Can Artificial Insemination Beef Up Namibia’s Export Game?
Justicia Shipena Artificial insemination (AI) in livestock is emerging as a transformative opportunity for Namibia’s agricultural sector, promising enhanced genetic quality, reduced breeding costs, and greater efficiency. However, questions linger about the technology’s long-term suitability and sustainability in the…