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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…
MTC Expands with 37th Mobile Home in Oshikoto Capital
By: Staff Writer Residents of Omuthiya and surrounding villages will now have direct access to MTC services, as Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) prepares to open its first mobile home in the town. In a statement this week, MTC announced that…
What Uranium One (Headspring Investments Rosatom) Means for Leonardville
Anton Geinub The Uranium One Group, a Russian company, is currently in the exploration phase for uranium mining in Leonardville, situated in the Omaheke Region. As the Chairperson of the Leonardville Youth Group and a young breadwinner for my family,…
Protect Yourself This Easter – Cybersecurity Tips from Meinert Cybersecurity
By: Meinert Cybersecurity While Easter in Namibia is a time for rest, reflection, and quality time with loved ones, it’s also a peak opportunity for cybercriminals. As people unplug from their routines and let their guards down, malicious…