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Why Energy Poverty is Namibia’s Invisible and Hidden Emergency
By: Helena Tashiya Walenga The SWAPO Party Implementation Plan (SMIP) 2025–2030 sets out an ambitious vision: an economically transformed Namibia with thriving rural economies, empowered youth, universal healthcare and education, and equitable housing access. At face value, it is…
Nkure-Nkuru Community Praise the Presence of IUM Campus: Mpandu Ootate Prof. Namwandi.
By Stephanus Pombili In 2015, a significant transformation occurred in the heart of the Kavango West Region when the International University of Management (IUM) officially launched its Nkure-Nkuru Campus. What began as a humble academic initiative with fewer than 60…
Namibia’s Economy is in the Middle of a Transformation
By: JG van Graan While nominal GDP rose to N$245.1 billion in 2024, the real growth rate slowed to 3.7%, down from 4.4% in the previous year. The slowdown has put a spotlight on Namibia’s heavy reliance on industries like…
Rundu Town Council Shut Down 58 Unregistered Businesses
By: Annakleta Haikera In a recent operation conducted between 12 and 23 May 2025, the Rundu Town Council temporarily shut down 58 businesses operating without valid registration or certificates. The inspection covered a total of 504 businesses…
Health Sector Resilient Despite USAID Funding Cuts- Ministry
By: Loise Shiimi Walters Kamaya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has assured that the Namibian government is prepared to manage any potential withdrawal of funding from health sector stakeholders. He said in a…
Nam Not Equipped to Deal with Health-related Smoking Trends
By: Dwight Links Namibian lawmakers have found that new smoking trend including Hookah or Hubbly Bubbly poses health complications and risks. These trends also include electronic cigarette devices and vaping devices. Lawmakers in question were from…
Moses Garoeb Political Leadership Pushes for the Establishment of a Studio
By: David Shoombe Moses Garoeb Constituency, one of the most crowded in Khomas Region, is home to gifted and driven young people who have little to nothing to improve their performing, dancing, and singing abilities. According to…
Kavango East to Hold Food Poisoning Awareness Campaign
By: Annakleta Haikera The governor of Kavango East, Julius Hambyuka, on Wednesday, announced that the region will soon launch its first awareness campaign in response to the ongoing alleged food poisoning cases affecting communities. According to Hambyuka,…
Understanding the legal consequences of default
Understanding the legal consequences of financial default is essential for anyone managing personal or business-related debt. Default occurs when a debtor fails to meet the legal obligations of a loan, typically by not making the required payments. This failure can…
IUM Nkure-Nkuru Campus: From Behind a Bar to a State-of-the-Art Academic Powerhouse
By: Stephanus Pombili In the heart of Namibia’s Kavango West Region, a phenomenal story of transformation, resilience, and academic excellence continues to unfold one that exemplifies how visionary leadership, community aspirations, and unwavering dedication can turn the improbable into a…