Category: Top Stories
Capital and Legislative Support to be Provided to Epangelo Mining
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala To address the limited participation of Namibians in the mining sector, the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy has committed to supporting local businesses and developing and implementing local content policies for the sector. …
China Owns Stake in Every Operational Uranium Mine in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Chinese companies own either majority shares or second majority shares in the country’s three active major uranium mines as of 2025, shows the Chamber of Mines Annual Review Report. Latest updates indicate that China’s…
Namibia Lacks Comprehensive Mineral Reserves & Resources Data
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy (MIME) has confessed that the country lacks adequate geological knowledge and baseline data on its natural resources. As a result, affecting understanding and managing Namibia’s resources and…
Only 1,625 of the 52,975 Marketed Cattle Came From North of Red Line
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the first three months of 2026 (Q1), producers have sold 52,975 cattle head to abattoirs and external markets, reflecting a 19.7% increase, compared to 44,266 head marketed in the corresponding period for 2025….
Onboard and Mentor Local Entrepreneurs – Amutse Tells Oil Operators
By: Nghiinomenwana-vali Hangala Operators and tier 1 service companies in the oil and gas industry have been instructed to build capacity in local companies for procurement and vendor onboarding processes, and to mentor local entrepreneurs to enable them…
78 of 148 Submissions Eligible for CIF Funding
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme has revealed that following its call for project proposals last year, it has received 148 submissions from Namibian entities operating across the green industrialisation value chain. According to the Programme’s…
Windhoek Urbaners Hail E-Hailing – “Convenient and Efficient”
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In the midst of regulatory and compliance issues between the Ministry of Transport and the e-hailing sector, urban dwellers want the sector to expand because of its convenience. Urban mobility in various towns in Namibia…
Broadcasters Airing Sporting Events for Free … Ministry Won’t Intervene Due to Absence of Regulatory Framework
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibian broadcasters do not pay for rights to air sporting events, with various sports teams providing entertainment for free despite heavy investment in training, acquiring players, and the general maintenance of the team. In the…
Ondangwa to Allocate Around N$200,000 for Trade Fair Entertainment
By: Loise Shiimi This year, the Ondangwa Trade Fair will allocate around N$200,000 for entertainment, including performances by various artists. This announcement was made by Ondangwa Town Council chief executive officer Ismael Namugongo, during an interview with…
45% of Local Capital Handled by 3 Asset Managers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala About 45.2% of the N$338.2 billion local savings under management is handled or managed by three assets managers, according to the Namfisa 4th Quarter Report of 2025. As one of the leading investment managers…