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Finance World Looks to Quantum Technologies
By: Nghilunanye Petrus As banks prepare for a quantum technology-driven future, the World Economic Forum (WEF) releases a new report outlining a fundamental shift in financial systems and how banks ought to prepare for quantum disruption. The report,…
Neckartal Dam Fertiliser Green Scheme Feasible
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An assessment has positively determined that it is commercially viable for the country to competitively produce ammonia and fertiliser near the dormant Neckartal Dam. A framework is currently being developed to operationalise the feasibility…
The “Phygital” Banking Experience
By: Ryan Geyser Banking is no longer a choice between a branch or ATM (physical) and a mobile app or internet banking (digital); customers expect both, woven seamlessly together. According to a recent study in the UK,…
Africa Bets on Bonds to Save Its Wildlife
By: Shawn Uiseb In a significant development for environmental finance, the Global Environment Facility (GEF) has announced the expansion of its wildlife conservation bond program to cover all 54 African countries. The initiative, which began as a limited…
Omusati Governor to Prioritise Infrastructure & Food Security
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Immanuel Shikongo was officially appointed as Governor of Omusati Region by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah under Act, 1990 (Act No. 6 of 1990), of the Namibian Constitution. Speaking to Eagle FM, Shikongo said his role…
M23, DRC Govt Restore Peace
By: David Shoombe After years of destructive conflict, the Democratic Republic of Congo and rebel group March 23 Movement (M23) have signed a cease fire agreement in Doha, Qatar, on 19 July 2025. The conflict, which intensified…
Just 36% of Namibians Align with Political Parties – Survey Reveals Declining Affiliation with Political Parties Across Africa
By: Nghilunanye Petrus An increasing gap between political parties and African citizens is jeopardizing democratic participation, and Namibia is reflecting the continent-wide trend. That’s the stark warning that comes out of Afrobarometer’s newest flagship report, which reveals that political parties…
Garlic Grower Targeting Commercial Success
By: Loise Shiimi Inonge Mutwa, a dedicated farmer who has conducted extensive research on garlic cultivation and completed various courses to enhance her expertise, has the ambition to become Namibia’s first commercial garlic producer on a national scale….
Public Institutions Must Procure Locally – Farmer Demands
By: Annakleta Haikera Medium-scale farmers at the Sikondo Green Scheme are urging the government to implement strong policies that compel public institutions to procure food directly from local producers. This demand was voiced during a visit by…
Namibian Youth Trapped In Low Paying Jobs, IMF Warns of Worsening Labour Divide
By: Shawn Uiseb A new report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised deep concerns about the state of Namibia’s labour market, particularly for young people. According to the study titled ‘Namibia: Labor Markets and Resource Dependence,’…