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Free Tertiary Education: A Step Towards Equal Opportunity
By: Mavara Martin Shally As a youth advocate, I have always believed in the power of education to transform lives. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent announcement to make tertiary education fully subsidised from the 2026 academic year is a monumental step…
Addressing The Sports Nation
By: Hee-dee Walenga President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah gave her first State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday afternoon. Namibians were eager to hear the president address various issues related to Namibia’s future. Of course, I was eager to hear…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Prioritises Youth Empowerment in SONA
By: Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has placed youth empowerment at the centre of her government’s plans. During her state of the nation address (SONA), Nandi-Ndaitwah announced new reforms aimed at reshaping Namibia’s economy and social development. The address, delivered…
Rhino Resources finds light oil at Capricornus 1-X well
By: Staff Writer The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has announced a light oil discovery at the Capricornus 1-X exploration well in the Orange Basin. Rhino Resources, the operator of Petroleum Exploration License 85 (PEL 85), led…
US Dollar Reserve Global Dominance Shrinks
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A summary done by the Bank of Namibia last week shows that the USA dollar’s dominance as a global reserve currency has eroded from over 70% in 2000 to 59% in Q1 2024. The USA dollar has…
Malaria Outbreak Claims 16 Lives in Kavango Regions
By: Annakleta Haikera The two Kavango regions have recorded 16 malaria-related deaths since the start of 2025. Preventative measures such as indoor spraying and mosquito net distribution are yet to reach all households in the two regions. Kavango East, Rundu,…
Women Leaders Call for Accountability in Africa’s Reparations Journey
By: Dwight Links The Open Society Foundations (OSF) and Access To Information Namibia (ACTION) recently hosted a panel discussion focused on reparations. Speakers included Namibia’s Vice President Lucia Witbooi, former Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab, Inna Henagri of the Popular…
Eluwa Special School to Make Agriculture a Core Skill
By: Loise Shiimi Eluwa Special School in Ongwediva will make agriculture a core skill for its learners by 2026. The school principal, Loide Shipopyeni, told Eagle FM about the move, adding that it is part of efforts to teach practical…
US Tariffs Potentially Drive up Inflation, Stymie Economy, and Precipitate Recession
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia will be susceptible to this financial contagion in the short to medium term, but I disagree with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia’s assessment that tariffs will have little immediate effect…
Windhoek’s Water Crisis Persists Despite Dams Filling Up
By: Loise Shiimi Despite recent heavy rainfall and dam levels nearing full capacity, Windhoek remains gripped by a water crisis that has persisted since mid-2023. The city continues to operate under Category D water scarcity, classified as a period of…