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Copper Princesses Reclaim COSAFA Title
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Zambia beat Malawi 3-0 in the final of the 2025 COSAFA Girls’ U17 Championship on Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek to successfully defend their 2024 title. Zambia came into the tournament as the most…
Artificial intelligence Rolling out in Namibian Newsrooms
By: Dwight Links A recent stakeholder engagement regarding the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the African media indicated that there has been a positive adoption by journalists and reporters in the field to use AI tools for their…
Navigating the risks: How Namibia can safeguard its growing financial hub against cybercrime
By: Victor Ashikoto Namibia is rapidly emerging as one of Africa’s top financial hubs, attracting investors and strengthening its position in regional trade. According to the latest Africa Trade Barometer (ATB), Namibia is now the continent’s second most…
N$700,000 Worth of Cattle Stolen from Namibia to Angola
By: Annakleta Haikera Cattle valued at approximately N$783,000 were stolen from Shayiwe village in Namibia’s Kavango East Region, Mukwe constituency, and driven across the border into Angola on 10 May 2025. Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu confirmed the…
SACU to Maintain External Tariff Despite US ‘Reciprocal’ Measures
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has resolved to maintain its common external tariff despite the United States imposing reciprocal tariffs on SACU member states last month. Lesotho and South Africa have been the…
NAB Commits N$250 Million for Crop Value Chain Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has committed to invest approximately N$250 million over the next five years, intending to develop the country’s crop value chain. The project will also include crops of citrus varieties….
The International University of Management (IUM) Beacon of Transformation
By Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands as a beacon of hope, innovation, and transformation within Namibia’s higher education landscape. Since its establishment in 1994, IUM has played a pivotal role in providing accessible, affordable,…
RMB Sponsors Local Artists to Showcase Their Art Beyond Borders
By: David Shoombe Two local Namibian artists, Jo-Rogge and Lynette Musikubili, have received a sponsorship from Rand Merchant Bank to participate in the RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg. The Art Fair in Johannesburg is one of…
Why Business Turnaround Matters for Namibia’s Economy
By: Christof Steenkamp As Namibia continues developing its approach to business turnaround, businesses and financial institutions need to take proactive steps to strengthen financial resilience. By implementing effective strategies, struggling businesses can recover, rebuild, and contribute to the country’s long-term…
Pep to Acquires 24 Big Daddy Clothing Stores in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Pep Stores (Namibia) Proprietary Limited has received approval from the Namibian Competition Commission to acquire the business operations of Audacity Clothing, trading as Big Daddy Clothing, in Namibia. The Commission announced the decision along with…