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Windhoek Potholes – The Greatest Economic Equaliser
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Windhoek has one of the highest economic disparities; from my assessment, almost everything is distributed unequally, or access is limited to a certain group of income levels. After the rainy season, an equaliser emerged which did not…
Building a Health First Culture
By: Wollen Nell Building a health-first culture in the workplace is no longer just about preventing physical injuries – it is about fostering an environment where overall wellbeing is prioritised. In industries like mining, where safety regulations have traditionally been…
The Great Recalibration: Eight ‘D’ Megathemes Defining 2025
By: Floris Bergh The year 2025 quickly turned into one of structural realignment. Globally, the world is being reshaped by geopolitical shifts in the wake of the 2024 super-election year, technology disruption, climate urgency, and changing population dynamics. Locally, Namibia…
Proper Planning Key to Unlock N$20 Million Cybersecurity Seed Capital
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian government has allocated N$20 million in seed funding to strengthen national cybersecurity through the establishment of the Namibia Computer Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT). However, experts argue that the funding may not be sufficient…
Artificial General Intelligence: The Next Frontier in AI
By: Stantin Siebritz Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) represents a cornerstone in the quest to build machines that can think and learn like humans, capable of handling a diverse range of tasks and adapting to new situations. This article explores the…
Entrepreneurship Appetite Growing in Nam
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Basecamp Namibia has received more applications (68%) in 2024 from various Namibians through various entrepreneurial training or mentorship compared to 2023. The Basecamp 2024 Impact report has shown that in 2024 the Camp had 1 220 applications…
N$37 Billion Smart Rail Project Planned for Northern Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Afrail Inc., a subsidiary of New York-headquartered Abba Platforms Inc., secures approval from the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board to develop an urban rail transit system in Northern Namibia. The ambitious project aims to enhance connectivity…
Inadequate Laboratory Facilities Stalling the Country’s Research
By: David Shoombe The chief executive officer of the National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST), Anicia Peters, has expressed concerns over the inadequate laboratory facilities in Namibian academic institutions, which she believes are stalling the country’s research progress….
Commercialising Intellectual Property: The Biggest Challenge to Innovators
By: Dwight Links Maurice Bolo, the executive director of The Scinnovent Centre in Kenya, has identified the commercialisation of intellectual property (IP) as the biggest challenge facing innovators. According to Bolo, many Kenyan researchers and innovators develop promising prototypes…
Carbo Namibia To Expand Charcoal Export Expansion to 20,000tn
By: Justicia Shipena An acquisition between UK-based Big K Products and Carbo Namibia is expected to double the Grootfontein-based plant’s annual export capacity to approximately 20,000 tonnes of charcoal. This was revealed in a statement by the partners…