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EIA Appraisal Committee to Be Established
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The proposed amendments to the Environmental Management Act includes a proposal to establish an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Appraisal Committee to boost the current structure. This is according to the draft bill currently…
Govt Acquired 24 Farms for N$238.7 Million Last Year
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas In the previous financial year, the government spent N$238.7 million acquiring 24 farms covering 95,535 hectares, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reform’s programme performance report, which was released this week….
Unemployed Graduates Attribute Mental Issues to Joblessness
Photo: Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe By: Peneyambeko Jonas Unemployment is placing financial and emotional pressure on graduates and young people in Namibia, with some turning to social media for connection and distraction while they continue searching for work….
PM Demands Accountability in Public Projects Implementation
Photo: Annakleta Haikera By: Annakleta Haikera Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called for greater accountability in the implementation of public projects, warning that delays deny communities employment opportunities and undermine the impact of government spending. Updates from the…
Expanded Export Capacity Can Unlock China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Benefit
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia must strengthen local production, processing and export capacity to benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy, speakers at the China-Africa Cooperation Symposium said in Windhoek on Tuesday. The symposium, held at the Hilton Hotel…
Seizing the Critical Minerals Moment Will Be Africa’s Path to Industrialisation
By: Sulaiman Cisse The Witwatersrand Basin has produced nearly half of all gold ever mined. In the 1970s, South Africa accounted for almost two-thirds of global gold production. This wealth supported the Bank of England, maintained sterling as the world’s…
Investors Agree to Leave More Than Half a Billion with Govt
Photo: Contributed By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In the 8th switch auction of the GC27, investors have reached an agreement with the government for it to keep N$658.8 million that was invested in the bond, which is maturing next year. More…
FNB Women’s Super League Primed for Another Season
Photo: Hee-Dee Walenga By: Hee-Dee Walenga FNB Namibia officially launched the 2026/27 Women’s Super League (WSL) season on Tuesday morning at the FNB headquarters in Windhoek. The bank has been a staunch supporter of Namibian women’s football…
Teen Author Launches Second Book and Foundation
Photo: OPM By: Annakleta Haikera At just 14 years old, Namibian author Jobina Shovaleka is making her mark in the literary world after writing two books while still attending primary school. Shovaleka recently launched her second book, We…
Rundu Trade Fair Sees Exhibitor Growth
Photo: Annakleta Haikera By: Annakleta Haikera The Rundu Annual Trade Fair has recorded a sharp increase in exhibitor participation, with 216 exhibitors registering on opening day on Friday, 23 October. More small to medium businesses are taking advantage of…