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Average Goods and Services Prices Movement Stand at 3.5%
By: Dwight Links The overall price movement for goods and services of daily commodities such as food, energy, housing, transportation, and recreation has increased at the rate of 3.5% by the end of July 2025. The Namibia Statistics…
Mineral License/Rights Hoarding Will Not Be Allowed- Ithete
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala and Patemaoshela Lukolo The government has informed foreign and local investors interested in the exploration and mining or speculators that it will no longer tolerate the hoarding of licences for purposes unrelated to national development. The country’s…
Villagers Cry Foul Over Alleged Electrification Betrayal
By: Annakleta Haikera Residents of Thipanana and Rughongo villages say they feel betrayed and forgotten following claims that a long-anticipated rural electrification project meant for their communities has allegedly been redirected to other areas. According to David Muronga, Chairperson of…
Tenth Global Cultural Summit Emphasises Society & Cultural Resilience
By: Dwight Links At its close, the tenth summit of global arts and culture emphasised that a new path for longevity and preservation has to be sought for arts and culture to survive the ever-changing landscape found today. Working under…
Nedbank Reports 6% Rise in Headline Earnings, Exit Ecobank Stake
By: Mathias Hangala The Nedbank Group has reported a 6% increase in headline earnings for the second quarter of the financial year, bolstered by improved revenue and strategic cost control, despite ongoing market volatility. The South African banking giant…
Exploring Namibia’s Economic Potential Through Mining (Thought Leadership)
By: Lukas Nanyemba Namibia’s mining sector is a cornerstone of its economy, contributing about 50% of merchandise exports and 12% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), driven by diamonds, uranium, gold, zinc, copper, lithium, and rare earth minerals. In 2024…
Erongo Illegal Mining Affects Copper Exploration
By: Mathias Hangala A local small-scale miner has raised concerns over illegal mining activities in the Karibib District, claiming they obstruct legitimate exploration efforts at Farm Khunubes, a resettlement farm located in the area. Hango Skombero, who has engaged in…
IPPR Launches Report On GERP
By: Dwight Links The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) on Tuesday launched its third report examining the sectoral damage caused by corruption in the fishing sector. The latest analysis focused on the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP), which was…
Street Lights Shortage Increases Rundu Crime
By: Annakleta Haikera A growing number of Rundu residents are expressing concern over the town’s increasing crime rate, blaming it in part on poor street lighting across several suburbs in the Kavango East Region. They say the lack of functioning…
GRN Funds 13 Special Needs Students in Ohangwena
By: Loise Shiimi Speaking at the State of the Region Address (SORA), Ohangwena Region Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa, announced the government funding of 13 students with disabilities to further their studies. While this funding, provided during a recent review period, represents…