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US Tariffs Potentially Drive up Inflation, Stymie Economy, and Precipitate Recession
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia will be susceptible to this financial contagion in the short to medium term, but I disagree with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia’s assessment that tariffs will have little immediate effect…
A Smarter Way to Build Your Future
By: Natasha Winkler Loans typically have a negative connotation. Most people think of borrowing as a last resort, something to be avoided at all costs. But what if a loan could be more than just a way of funding an…
A Call for Improving Labour Conditions in an Independent Namibia: The Role of Recruitment Agencies and the Need for Reform
By: Hosea Shishiveni Since Namibia gained independence in 1990, it has made significant strides in the realm of labour relations, yet challenges persist, particularly when it comes to the protection of workers’ rights. The issue of exploitation within Namibia’s labour…
Expanding Social Work Education to All Campuses – A Call for Inclusive Access and National Impact
By: Anton Kamerika In response to the urgent national need for more trained social workers and equitable access to tertiary education, I am calling on the Namibian government and tertiary institutions to expand the social work course offering to all…
From Diamonds to Beef: How U.S. Tariffs Could Push Namibia into Recession
By: Alina Mbango Namibia’s economic model is being tested like never before. The United States’ decision to impose 21% tariffs on Namibian exports has clogged the trading pipeline between the two countries, threatening to undo years of progress under the…
Ruacana Supplies 84% of National Electricity in Early 2025
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus For the first two months of 2025, the Ruacana Hydro Power Station has generated 84% of the country’s electricity. Reducing the country’s power imports to around 40%, which is contrasting to the usual picture experienced in the…
Namibian Civil Technicians Eager to Upgrade Railway System
By: David Shoombe Namibian civil technicians and engineering students are calling for urgent upgrades to the country’s railway infrastructure. They emphasised its ability to drive national development, alleviate road congestion, and provide job opportunities for the youth. Ismael Sefanya, a…
Deadline Extension in Anti-Competition Case Against Conservancies
By: Staff Writer A 90-day extension was given in alleged anti-competitive case involving Ultimate Safaris Ltd, Doro !Nawas Conservancy, Uibasen Twyfelfontein Conservancy, and Sorris Sorris Conservancy. The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) and the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT)…
N$6.9 Million Prepaid Water Meter Rollout in Rundu
By: Annakleta Haikera A N$6.9 million investment will fund the first phase of a prepaid water meter rollout in Rundu, with more than 1,021 households already connected to the system. The Rundu Town Council officially launched Phase 1 of the…
Kavango West to Benefit from N$56 Million for Drought Response
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango West Region has been listed among the areas set to benefit from a N$56 million allocation by the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF). The fund is aimed at drought response programme in the region and…