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BAN Donates N$100,000 to Support Inclusive Education at UNAM
By: Staff Writer The Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education and skills development by donating N$100,000 to the University of Namibia (UNAM) at the 2nd Annual Chancellor’s Charity Gala Dinner held on Friday, 1 August 2025…
Financing Namibia’s Mining Future: Unlocking Unexpected Connections
By: JG van Graan As Namibia hosts the 2025 Mining Expo & Conference, the mining sector stands at a defining, yet exciting dawn. Long regarded as a pillar of the national economy, mining is now being reimagined as a catalyst…
Cricket Namibia’s Ashburton Kwata Programme Wins Global Award
By: Staff Writer Cricket Namibia’s Ashburton Kwata Mini-Cricket Program has received a global award at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Annual General Meeting. The programme, in partnership with Ashburton Investments, is Cricket Namibia’s flagship grassroots development initiative,…
MTC, Letshego Launch Loan Service
By: David Shoombe In accordance with the government’s goals of increased national financial inclusion, MTC – in partnership with Letshego – launched Taamba Maris, a short-term loan service targeting those unable to apply at mainstream financial institutions. …
Unemployed Namibians Targeted in Human Trafficking
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has recorded six cases of human trafficking between 2024 and 2025, with most victims trafficked under the pretence of employment, according to Namibian Police Force Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. Speaking during the commemoration…
Ministry of Agriculture Falls Short of Achieving SDGs
By: Dwight Links The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) tabled a report in the National Assembly illustrating how the Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Land Reform (MAWLR) was not track to meeting targets in the United Nations Sustainable…
Branding Proves Important in Farming
By: Loise Shiimi Branding in the farming industry enables farmers and businesses to stand out by portraying their unique qualities. This could either be through creating a unique product or service, while establishing a distinctive logo or slogan…
White House Announces New Trade Tariffs, Africa Affected
By: Mathias Hangala In a sweeping shift in U.S. trade policy, the White House has implemented a new set of tariffs targeting 90 countries worldwide, with Africa’s nations among those experiencing its effects. The tariffs, which came into…
East African Riders Shine at Historic Tour de Windhoek
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 2025 edition of the Tour de Windhoek took place from 31 July to 3 August in the nation’s capital, making history along the way. Initially scheduled for February of this year, the 8th…
Governance: An Analysis of SOE Board Members Window Dressing
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama It’s time to have an uncomfortable conversation and be honest with each other. It is upsetting and sad to watch numerous scandals emerge in Namibia, particularly those involving State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) in an array…