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Namibia is One of the Most Peaceful Countries: Stability Amid a Turbulent World
By: Shawn Uiseb In a year marked by escalating geopolitical tensions, protracted conflicts, and rising global militarisation, Namibia continues to stand out as one of Africa’s most peaceful countries. The recently released Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025…
Transport and Fuel Shortages Linked to Rise in Food Poisoning Cases
By: Annakleta Haikera A growing number of food poisoning cases in the Ndiyona Constituency of the Kavango East Region are being linked to deep-rooted infrastructural challenges, particularly the lack of reliable transport networks and fuel stations in rural…
From Student to Teacher: Mr. Kangende Michael’s Journey with IUM.
By: Stephanus Pombili “IUM is more than a university, it transforms lives and prepares you to succeed in the real world.” These are the powerful words of Mr. Kangende Michael, an alumnus of the International University of Management (IUM) and…
Desert Jewels Bring Home UAE Cup
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Debmarine Namibia Desert Jewels, Namibia’s national netball team, landed back in Namibia from the UAE on Sunday afternoon to a heroes welcome at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. The Jewels were crowned as…
88 Schools Pitched to Old Mutual for Chairs and Tables
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A total of 88 schools have applied for chairs and desks through Old Mutual Namibia’s Chair and Desk Initiative, of which 7 were disqualified as they did not meet the eligibility criteria of being government schools….
Construction of the N$1.6 billion Solar Power Station Begins
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus NamPower officially initiated the construction of its largest Solar PV Power Station to date yesterday, the100 MW Sores |Gaib Power Station – situated 33 km northwest of Rosh Pinah. The power utility revealed in…
Unam Rice Project to Harvest 20 Tonnes
By: Loise Shiimi The University of Namibia Rice Projects at Ogongo Campus will harvest around 20 tonnes of rice this year, representing a 5 tonne increase from last year. The University Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu, revealed this…
Sub-Saharan Africa Recorded FDI Retreat
By: Shawn Uiseb World Bank research shows that Sub-Saharan Africa received the lowest foreign investment inflows of all developing economy regions during the 2012–2023 period, accounting for only about 5% of cumulative foreign investment flows. Foreign Direct…
Commonwealth Congregates in Windhoek
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit is currently taking place in WIndhoek and concluding this afternoon. The summit is occurring alongside the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting, which is being hosted outside of London, United Kingdom for…
Namibia Absent in Africa’s AI Integration
By: Nghilunanye Petrus As artificial intelligence revolutionises African businesses, it has been observed that Namibia is noticeably absent from the growing list of nations with an official strategy to leverage its potential. While there are countries like…