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Economic Transformation Hinges on a Robust Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Sustainable economic transformation in Namibia is only possible if the country cultivates a supportive environment for entrepreneurs, according to the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI). In a statement issued to announce the Chamber’s…
First Time at IUM
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) was established in 1994 as the Institute of Higher Education by the Honorable Professor David Richard Namwandi. Officially launched as Namibia’s first private university in 2002 by then-President Sam Nujoma,…
Sports Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Namibian Sports
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) hosted a meet and greet last weekend with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, and various sports federation representatives at the Palm Olive hotel in Windhoek. …
FNB Namibia Is Opening New Doors to Home Ownership Through Collective Buying
By: Kirsty Watermeyer In the evolving narrative of financial inclusion and economic empowerment, the launch of FNB Namibia’s Collective Buying represents more than just a new product—it marks a shift in how we conceptualise homeownership, community, and economic mobility. As…
The Presence of IUM Graduate Teachers in All Schools
By: Stephanus Pombili Currently, I find myself in the Ohangwena Region with a singular objective: to assess the performance and presence of International University of Management (IUM) graduates within the education sector. Recent reports, particularly those emanating…
Children of the Liberation Struggle Celebrate Job Opportunities
By: Loise Shiimi Over 100 children of the liberation struggle have been taken in for evaluations as they await being recruited into the defence force after years of calling for job opportunities. While the specifics of their…
UN Signals Uncertainty in a World Filled with AI
By: Dwight Links The 2025 UN Human Development report paints a picture of optimism yet laced with uncertainty due to the heightened integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. In a questionnaire that the report includes in its…
Poor Road Hindering Mobility and Emergency Medical Services
By: Loise Shiimi Shapaka Gideon, a resident of Onesi, recently expressed his concerns to The Villager regarding the poor condition of the Onesi-Otsandi-Epalela gravel road. He noted that the road has been in disrepair for an extended period,…
Over 6,600 from NUST and UNAM to entered the Job Market in 2025 So Far
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has conferred degrees to more than 2,800 students over the past two days, significantly contributing to the country’s pool of skilled labour. This represents a 40% increase in…
Otjikoto Mine Set to Produce Up to 185,000 Ounces of Gold in 2025
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Otjikoto Mine is projected to produce between 165,000 and 185,000 ounces of gold in 2025, according to B2Gold’s Q1 2025 report. The mine, 90% owned by B2Gold, is expected to process 3.4 million tonnes…