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Gciriku Gets New Hompa After Seven Years of Court Battle
By: Annakleta Haikera The Gciriku Traditional Authority on Saturday crowned His Royal Highness Bartholomeus Aruvita Kayoka as the new Hompa, bringing to an end a seven-year leadership dispute that followed the death of the late Hompa Kassian Shiyambi…
Namibia’s Grey List Exit: A Hidden Gem Ready for Global Investment
By: Oliver Scheidt and Dr John Steytler Namibia’s removal from the Grey List of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is far more than a regulatory milestone. It is an international endorsement of the country’s commitment to good…
Fewer Vehicle Units Sold in May
By: Dwight Links The month of May delivered a measured pullback in Namibia’s vehicle market, with total unit sales at 1,171, representing a contraction of 11.3% from April’s 1,320 units. The figures come from an analysis done by…
Nam’s Exposure to Money-Laundering and Financial Crime Risks Drop
By: David Shoombe Namibia improved its Basel Anti Money-Laundering Index score to 4.78 in 2025, making it the fifth best-performing country in Africa in terms of lower exposure to money-laundering and financial crime risks. This was revealed during…
Presidential Task Forces Reports Submitted to the President … directives given to Ministries according to the NPC
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The three Presidential Task Forces put together by the president on various pressing macroeconomic issues have reportedly submitted their findings and recommendations to the Head of State as of the end of the first quarter….
Govt to Put Up N$200 million for its Equity in Planned Desalination
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The government of Namibia has committed N$200 million in equity as part of its direct support in developing the country’s second desalination plant. This is according to the country’s Prime Minister, Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, during…
Corruption Diverts Resources from Essential Services
By: Helmut Mahongo The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Deputy Executive Secretary for Corporate Affairs has indicated that corruption not only weakens public trust but also reduces development gains and diverts resources from essential services. The deputy executive…
Oshana N$37.18 million Multipurpose Digital Hub Opened
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The opening of the Rössing Foundation Multipurpose Digital Hub in Ondangwa has provided a reminder that Namibia’s future prosperity may depend as much on what happens inside classrooms, laboratories, and technology centres as it does…
IUM and NUST Partner for Financial Journalism Skills Development
By: Dwight Links The International University of Management (IUM) and Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) are partnering to facilitate financial and data analytical skills development for local journalists and interested applicants. The program, known as the…
Welwitchia University Outapi Campus: Bringing Quality Higher Education Closer to Home
By Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University continues to expand its footprint across Namibia, reaffirming its commitment to providing accessible, quality, and market-driven higher education. One of its most significant milestones has been the establishment of the Welwitchia University Outapi…