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Strong Demand For Beef Breeding Cattle Observed
The Namibia Genetics Stud Livestock Auction, recently held in Windhoek, delivered an 84% clearance rate, with 58 of 69 lots sold at an overall average of N$53,655. This is according to an update by Bank Windhoek, which is…
Namfisa Issues Directive to NHP on Settlement Issues
The non-banking financial institutions regulator, Namfisa, has confirmed it has issued a regulatory directive to the Namibia Health Plan fund to address the identified settlement challenges. This relates to the concerns of the Namibia Health Plan (NHP) fund’s…
Botswana Flexes and Markets its Diamonds on Relay Medals
Botswana used its moment of hosting the World Athletics Relays last week to market its natural, polished diamonds. For the first time, each medal at the World Relays featured a natural diamond, all sourced and polished in Botswana….
We Cannot Pray Road Accidents Away
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Observations show that every time Namibia faces some sort of tragedy, Namibians of all calibres turn to the heavens and call for prayer sessions. The same is being observed after quite a deadly long-weekend….
The Hidden Cost of Poor Investment Administration
By: Zandria Venter In recent years, global markets have been shaped by events far beyond traditional economic cycles. Ongoing geopolitical conflicts heightened political uncertainty, and persistent inflationary pressures have increased market volatility and tested investment structures worldwide. For Namibian…
Only 1,625 of the 52,975 Marketed Cattle Came From North of Red Line
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the first three months of 2026 (Q1), producers have sold 52,975 cattle head to abattoirs and external markets, reflecting a 19.7% increase, compared to 44,266 head marketed in the corresponding period for 2025….
UN, NPC Hold Dialogues on Strait of Hormuz Issues
By: Dwight Links As the uncertainty regarding the utilisation of one of the world’s most critical points in maritime transport continues, the UN Namibia Office and the National Planning Commission held a Sustainable Development Dialogue series. The dialogues were…
Citizens and Companies Bought 14,494 Vehicles Last Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Citizens, including companies, bought more cars last year, showing one of the strongest performances since 2015. This is according to insights from Bank Windhoek’s Regional Manager for the Far North, Mire Christof, in her keynote…
Proposed US-Funded Paramilitary for DRC Mines Sparks Controversy
By: David Shoombe The General Inspectorate of Mines (IGM) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has announced plans to create a paramilitary special unit to protect the nation’s mining sites. The move has sparked discourse around…
Workshops Without Ownership and Implementation Plans Fall Short
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Countless workshops where ideas are not owned and don’t devise implementation plans fall short of their aims. This is according to Pierre van Rensburg, City of Windhoek Strategic Executive for Urban and Transport Planning….