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Opinion: World Bank Economic Initiatives Propel Namibia to Prosperity
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Implementing key long-term strategies, such as the National Development Plans (NDPs) and Harambee Prosperity Plans (HPPs), to advance Vision 2030 as a vehicle to industrialise the nation have made it imperative to accelerate Namibia’s…
Opinion: What to Consider Before Taking a Loan This New Year
By: Herwin Tsowaseb The beginning of a new year often comes with exciting possibilities, but it also brings significant financial responsibilities. For many parents, January and February mark the time to prepare for university registration and tuition fees, purchase…
Opinion: “What’s the Deal with Agriculture in Namibia? Is it Worth Pursuing?”
By: Dortea Nakandjibi Someone recently asked me: “What’s the deal with agriculture in Namibia? Is it worth pursuing?” Here’s the honest truth: Namibia’s agriculture sector is both full of potential and facing major challenges. Did you know that agriculture…
2024 Results Reflect a 5.2% Performance Improvement
By: Annakleta Haikera The 2024 Namibia Senior Secondary Certification Ordinary (NSSCO) Level results have shown a significant improvement, with an overall performance increase of 5.2% compared to 2023. This announcement was made by the Education, Arts, and Culture…
Namibia Bans Import of German Meat Products Following FMD Outbreak
Staff writer Namibia has banned the import of fresh and frozen meat and meat products from cloven-hoofed animals from Germany following a confirmed report of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the European country effective immediately. The ban also…
Green Hydrogen Could Pull N$400 Billion In European Investments
Andrew Kathindi Namibia’s partnership with the European Union (EU) could mobilise N$400 billion in European private investments for the country’s green hydrogen sector. This would be more than double the country’s GDP and could enable Namibia’s aspirations for…
Steenkamp Urges Parents to Honour Stationery List Commitment
Loise Shiimi Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called on parents to fulfill their commitments to provide items on their children’s stationery lists, emphasising that these items are integral to the…
Councillor Calls for Probe Following Latest Food Poisoning Case
Annakleta Haikera Ndiyona Constituency Councillor Laurentius Mukoya has called for increased community engagement and a thorough investigation following a recent food poisoning incident involving six minors. The incident occurred on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Kashira village, where…
Govt to Borrow N$7.6 Billion From International Bank
Staff Writer Namibia is set to borrow approximately N$7.6 billion from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) during the 2025/2026 financial year. This loan forms part of the World Bank Group’s newly launched Country Partnership Framework (CPF)…
TotalEnergies To Finalise Financial Investment Decision In 2025
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Despite Shell’s recent decision to write down the value of its reserves in Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 39, TotalEnergies is on track to make its Final Investment Decision (FID) this year for its own oil block….