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Domestic Electricity Sales Stuck Below 340,000MWh Per Month
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Since 2023, domestic monthly electricity sales have only reached 400,000 MWh once, and have been stuck below 340,000MWh for the past 39 months. Electricity sales are one of the main indicators of economic activity in the…
Mining Sector to Account at Mining Expo on NPFF Commitments
By: David Shoombe The 2026 Mining Expo, which is scheduled for the first week of August, will provide a platform to update the Nation on how the mining sector will account for its 2025 Namibia Public-Private Sector Forum (NamPPF)…
Namport’s Shark Island Port Expansion Application Submitted
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namport has re-submitted a comprehensive application in April 2026 to expand its Lüderitz Port for the National Heritage Council’s consideration, according to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, updates to Parliament last…
Rundu to Upgrade Roads Worth N$118.9 Million in Seven Locations
By: Annakleta Haikera The Rundu Town Council (RTC) revealed on Wednesday that it is investing more than N$118.9 million in road infrastructure projects to improve access, reduce flooding and support economic development across the town. The Town Council is…
Artificial Intelligence Advancing at Runaway Speed- UN
By: Helmut Mahongo Observations by the United Nations are that artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at runaway speed. The global body’s Secretary-General, António Guterres, noted that AI technology can reshape economies, transform the world of work, sway elections, and…
Hear from Our Proud Products: Sr. Theresia Martin – A Proud Health Professional from Oshakati Intermediate Hospital (Welwitchia Column)
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University continues to produce highly competent graduates who are making meaningful contributions across Namibia’s healthcare sector. Among these distinguished alumni is Sr. Theresia Martin, an Enrolled Nurse and Midwife currently serving at Oshakati Intermediate…
Shared Prosperity: Why Local Content is Namibia’s Ultimate Energy Differentiator
By: Fransina Nelulu Namibia’s rapid ascent in the global energy market is no longer a secret. The historic offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin have placed the nation on the global energy map, drawing interest from international oil…
Kavango Leaders Reject Water Pipeline Plan to Windhoek
By: Annakleta Haikera Traditional leaders and residents from the Kavango East and Kavango West Regions have voiced strong opposition to the proposed project to transfer water from the Okavango River to central Namibia. The regional leaders insist that…
Swakop-Arandis Road has the Highest Daily Traffic in Namibia…dual carriageway to coast N$7.5 billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The T0202 (Swakopmund-Arandis) road has the highest daily traffic volume in the country, experiencing 3,915 vehicles and 1,054 heavy vehicles, according to Road Authority insights shared with the National Council Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure…
Redeeming Eurobond Saves Govt N$12 bn in Debt Servicing
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Bank of Namibia quarterly updates show that debt servicing for the central government increased by N$550 million year-on-year to N$5.0 billion during the first quarter of 2026. The increase was reflected in domestic debt service,…