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A Legacy by the Ocean
By: Nelson Ashipala The late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Shafishuna Nujoma, had a strong connection with Terrace Bay, a place where he could enjoy one of his greatest passions, fishing. His last visit to the resort was in 2021….
Missing my Namibian Food While Abroad
By: Anelie Petrus Nine years ago, I decided to leave home to explore a world of cultural diversity. I lived in Abu Dhabi for a year and another three years in Dubai. I remember being so homesick, the feeling of…
Policy Efficiency and Diversification to Define Namibia’s Trade Success
By: Justicia Shipena By focusing on market diversification, logistics modernisation, and policy efficiency, Namibia can boost its resilience and competitiveness, positioning itself as a leading trade hub in Southern Africa. However, external risks, including South Africa’s economic challenges,…
Maize Meal Prices Highest in Southern Namibia in January
By: Justicia Shipena Consumers in Erongo, Hardap, Omaheke, and //Kharas paid the highest prices for maize meal in January, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) latest Consumer Price Index report. A 5kg bag cost N$71.57 in Zone…
NUST and MTC Partner to Launch Bloomberg Finance Lab
By: Dwight Links The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has partnered with Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy to establish the country’s first Bloomberg Finance Lab. Scheduled to open in mid-February, the…
Kavango West in Need of Aquaculture Infrastructure
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango West region remains in dire need of aquaculture infrastructure to mitigate human-wildlife conflict. Despite the donation of five boreholes by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and land Reform, and a local company, last…
Ueitele is Entitled to Land Tax Exemption – Former Ombudsman
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Former Ombudsman John Walters has defended Judge Shafimana Ueitele, whose impartiality in the red line case has come under scrutiny following his exemption from paying land tax on two farms he owns. Government Gazette No. 8408…
Namibia Courts Nigeria Over Oil & Gas Collaboration
By: David Shoombe Namibia is seeking to collaborate with Nigeria in its oil and gas sector, exploring potential partnerships in exploration, production, and refining. This was revealed by the chairperson of the Nigerian delegation during the fifth session…
Only 12 Namibians Applied for Asylum to the UK Since 2023
By: Justicia Shipena The United Kingdom has recorded only 12 asylum applications from Namibians since implementing strict visa requirements in 2023. The British government revoked Namibia’s visa-free entry in July 2023, citing misuse of the privilege and concerns…
N$1.28 Billion Heavy Fuel 54 MW Power Station To Be Commissioned
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus NamPower will officially commission the second phase of its N$1.28 billion Anixas II Power Station at Walvis Bay, which is expected to contribute approximately 54 MW to the national power grid. The commissioning of phase…