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212MW Worth of Solar Panels Imported Since Last Year
By: Dwight Links Namibia has imported 212 megawatts worth of photovoltaic (PV) panels from China from 2024 to June 2025, according to the renewable energy think tank, Ember. According to the report on renewable energy equipment import data that is…
Inclusive Green Financing for Namibia Critical – BoN
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The deputy governor of the Bank of Namibia, Ebson Uanguta, emphasised the importance of the central bank creating an environment for Namibians to take advantage of green financing, saying that the reality of climate change,…
Shanghai Summit Seeks to Challenge Global Order
By: David Shoombe In addressing heads of state at the 25th heads of state council meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the President of China, Xi Jinping, stated that reforms in global governance to tackle common challenges of all…
Certified Seed Sector to Be Established to Reduce Imports
By: Loise Shiimi The University of Namibia (UNAM) will partner up with the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) to establish a certified seed sector to reduce seed imports. UNAM vice chancellor, Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, made the announcement this week during the…
Hybrid Solar System to Benefit Three Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera Three green schemes in northern Namibia, Ndonga Linena, Sikondo, and Etunda are set to benefit from the installation of a hybrid solar system aimed at improving productivity and reducing costs. According to the acting executive director of…
EU, Nam Reaffirm Ties in Trade and Multilateral Cooperation
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia and the European Union (EU) held their 2025 Partnership Dialogue in Windhoek on Monday, reaffirming ties in trade, development, and multilateral cooperation, while reviewing progress on joint initiatives in energy, governance, and social development. The meeting…
Govt Debt up by N$66 Billion in 5 Years
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of Friday last week, local investors have lent N$139.7 billion to the Namibian government to fill its budget shortfall for the past five financial years through bonds and treasury bills. This is an increase from N$73.8 …
Energy, Costs, and Inputs Dwindle on Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has stressed the urgent need for stronger collaboration between small-scale and commercial farmers, particularly to address electricity challenges and high agricultural input costs that continue to weigh down production. Speaking during her visit to…
Road Accidents Reduce Namibia’s Human Capital
By: David Shoombe The morning of the 30th of August was marked with horror, as a head-on collision between vehicles carrying correctional service officials and police officials claimed the lives of 16 people on the road between Mariental and Kalkrand….
Namibia to Use Bilateral Relations to Achieve National Goals
By: Dwight Links Minister of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) , Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, says that Namibia will use the platform of bilateral relations to advance the interests of its citizens and achieve its national developmental goals. Ashipala-Musavyi made this statement…