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Farmers Call for Incentives to Support Maize Production
By: Loise Shiimi Local farmers say they need incentives to upscale the country’s maize production. This comes as Tanzania recently overtook Nigeria to become Africa’s second-largest maize producer behind South Africa, with 11.7 million tonnes harvested in the 2023/24 season….
Bank Windhoek Finances N$600 Million Worth of Homes
By: Staff writer Bank Windhoek financed 427 homes worth about N$600 million in 2024, according to the bank’s Chief Financial Officer and Interim Specialist Finance Executive Officer, Zenaune Kamberipa. The value of financed homes is a 24% increase compared to…
Local Contractors Can Deliver On Houses – Kambwa Construction
By: Justicia Shipena Local businessman Sheehama David believes Namibian contractors have the expertise and capacity to successfully deliver housing projects but are held back by financial limitations that delay completion. His remarks come after Namibia Housing Enterprise (NHE) handed 64…
Rundu Suffocates In N$333.9 Million Water Debts
By: Annakleta Haikera Of the N$889 million owed in water debts by 12 local authorities to Namwater, Rundu Town Council owes the most at N$333.9 million, followed by Rehoboth at N$108.5 million. NamWater on Monday revealed that it is owed…
300 Potential Jobs Affected Over Alleged GIPF Investment Decision
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Investment company Baobab Capital says over 300 potential jobs will not materialise due to the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) terminating a N$140 million investment agreement four years ago. The company was deregistered by the Namibia Financial…
Opinion: Sustaining Livestock Production: The Role of Irrigated Pasture and Rangeland Management
By: Lilja Uupindi Livestock farming is a cornerstone of Namibia’s agricultural sector, providing food, employment, and income for many rural communities. However, with erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and the increasing pressure on natural grazing lands, sustainable livestock production has…
Opinion: A Cry from the Unemployed Youth
By: Kalipi Lao-Latate As Namibia ushers in a new administration, hopes are high, but so is the frustration among the thousands of unemployed graduates who find themselves in an endless cycle of joblessness. Namibia’s Constitution, under Article 95(g), obligates…
FNB Schools MTB League Kicks Off With Windhoek Race
By: Staff writer The FNB Schools Mountain Bike (MTB) League kicked off on Saturday 8 March 2025 at the IJG Trails in Windhoek following three successful Coastal League events held in January and February. The league continues to focus…
Shifeta Calls for Stricter Sand Mining and Waste Management Regulations
By: Justicia Shipena Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta says there is a need to enforce policies to regulate sand mining and waste management under the Environmental Management Act. Sand mining has become a pressing issue, especially in northern Namibia. In…
Circulation Concerns Raised Over New N$60 Banknote
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Financial analysts have raised concerns over the circulation challenges the new N$60 banknote may pose, following its launch last week. The N$60 Dr. Hage Geingob commemorative bank note was launched to honour the late Head of…