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Meat Sector Struggles as Farmers Rebuild Herds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The meat industry has been experiencing a notable downturn in the first quarter of 2025, with livestock supply for slaughter and live export decreasing sharply as farmers focus on rebuilding their herds. According to the…
Nam Ranks 136th in Global Human Development Index
By: Dwight Links Namibia ranks 136 on the 2025 Global Human Development Index (HDI) out of the 193 countries assessed. The HDI is a composite index that measures the average achievements in three basic dimensions of human development…
Wildfires Destroy 100,000 Hectares in Kavango East Yearly
By: Annakleta Haikera Each year, more than 100,000 hectares of land are lost to wildfires across the Kavango East region, this is according to preliminary estimates by the Muduva Nyangana Conservancy and Community Forest through the Food and Agriculture…
Nkurenkuru Expo Gala Dinner Raises Over N$500 000, Doubling 2024 Figures
By: Annakleta Haikera The 6th annual gala dinner in support of the upcoming Nkurenkuru Expo, held last weekend in Kavango West, raised over N$524,450.00, more than double the amount raised during last year’s fundraiser. The Nkurenkuru Town Council…
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…