Category: Top Stories
Mining Sector Pumps Over N$24 Billion into Local Economy
By: Justicia Shipena The mining industry spent N$24.154 billion on goods and services from Namibian businesses in 2024. This represents 46.2% of the sector’s total revenue of N$52.295 billion. The figures were revealed by the President of the Chamber of…
Quota Auctions Raise Red Flags in Fishing Sector
By: Justicia Shipena Matti Amukwa, Chairperson of the Confederation of Namibia Fishing Associations, says government quota auctions are reaching prices that do not show the real economic value of the quotas. He says the prices ignore the National Development Plan…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Prioritises Youth Empowerment in SONA
By: Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has placed youth empowerment at the centre of her government’s plans. During her state of the nation address (SONA), Nandi-Ndaitwah announced new reforms aimed at reshaping Namibia’s economy and social development. The address, delivered…
Windhoek’s Water Crisis Persists Despite Dams Filling Up
By: Loise Shiimi Despite recent heavy rainfall and dam levels nearing full capacity, Windhoek remains gripped by a water crisis that has persisted since mid-2023. The city continues to operate under Category D water scarcity, classified as a period of…
No Trophy Exports Without Approval
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Environment and Tourism Indileni Daniel says hunting permits cannot be used to export horns or trophies. Daniel stated that such an export is not permitted without the ministry’s prior written approval. The declaration comes as…
Non-Bank Financial Sector Assets Near Half a Trillion Mark
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The total assets of Namibia’s non-bank financial institutions reached N$474.1 billion by the end of December 2024, bringing the sector just a few million dollars shy of the half-a-trillion mark — and nearly three times the size…
Only Flood-Affected Farmers to Receive Drought Relief – Nandi-Ndaitwah
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says only individuals whose fields were destroyed by floods will qualify for government drought relief support. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking during a visit on Saturday to relocation centers in the Omusati, Oshana, and…
Ruacana Supplies 84% of National Electricity in Early 2025
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus For the first two months of 2025, the Ruacana Hydro Power Station has generated 84% of the country’s electricity. Reducing the country’s power imports to around 40%, which is contrasting to the usual picture experienced in the…
Namibian Civil Technicians Eager to Upgrade Railway System
By: David Shoombe Namibian civil technicians and engineering students are calling for urgent upgrades to the country’s railway infrastructure. They emphasised its ability to drive national development, alleviate road congestion, and provide job opportunities for the youth. Ismael Sefanya, a…
Seven Months Later, HyRail Project Still Stalled
By: Justicia Shipena The HyRail project is still in concept mode after seven months. The dual-fuel hydrogen-diesel locomotives project, which was set to be fuelled by Namibian green hydrogen, was halted in September of last year. The temporary suspension came…