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Eluwa Special School to Make Agriculture a Core Skill
By: Loise Shiimi Eluwa Special School in Ongwediva will make agriculture a core skill for its learners by 2026. The school principal, Loide Shipopyeni, told Eagle FM about the move, adding that it is part of efforts to teach practical…
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…
Windhoek’s Water Crisis Persists Despite Dams Filling Up
By: Loise Shiimi Despite recent heavy rainfall and dam levels nearing full capacity, Windhoek remains gripped by a water crisis that has persisted since mid-2023. The city continues to operate under Category D water scarcity, classified as a period of…
No Trophy Exports Without Approval
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Environment and Tourism Indileni Daniel says hunting permits cannot be used to export horns or trophies. Daniel stated that such an export is not permitted without the ministry’s prior written approval. The declaration comes as…
Govt Targets Full Operations of Green Schemes in Five Years
By: Bernadette Simon Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, says the ministry will prioritise the full operationalisation of green schemes for the next five years. This is part of its strategic focus for the 2025–2030 period….
Ondangwa Town Council Commits Job Attachments for COSDEC Trainees
By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council and COSDEC Ondangwa signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in vocational training and youth empowerment. The agreement sets out the terms for collaboration between the two institutions, with a focus…
“The Pain Was Too Much to Bear” – Hausiku Family
By: Annakleta Haikera Fifteen years after their son vanished while herding cattle near 20 Mile in Kavango East, Wendelinus Hausiku and his family are once again holding on to hope. Hausiku, now 72, still remembers the anguish of…
Top Volleyball Talent Shines at 41st Bank Windhoek Doc Tournament
By: Staff Writer The 41st edition of the Bank Windhoek Doc Volleyball Tournament brought Swakopmund to life this past weekend, as close to 800 volleyball players from across Namibia gathered for two days of electrifying competition. Hosted by the Namibia…
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…