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European Firms Target N$430 Billion Investment in Namibia’s Green Hydrogen
By: David Shoombe At least seven European companies are seeking to invest in Namibia’s burgeoning green hydrogen sector, with a projected investment pipeline exceeding €20 billion (N$430 billion). This was revealed by Ana Beatriz Martins, European Union Ambassador to…
Primary Sector Slowed Namibia’s Economic Growth in 2024
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s economy slumped in comparison to its 2023 overall as a result of the negative growth that was witnessed by the Bank of Namibia (BoN) and its subsidiary, the Namibia Deposit Guarantee Authority (NDGA). The NDGA’s Florette…
Eligible Consumers to Import Power Directly by 2026 – ECB
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s energy sector is preparing to enter the next phase of market reform, which will allow eligible electricity consumers to import power directly by 2026. This announcement was made by Tjama Tjivikua, Deputy Board Chairperson of the…
Urgent Call to Upgrade Charlie Cutline Road
By: Annakleta Haikera Mpungu Constituency Councillor Titus Shiudifonya has called on the government to urgently upgrade the Charlie Cutline Road (D3446). The road is a key transport route serving more than 100 farming units. Shiudifonya made this call during…
Rundu Woman Thrive in Woodcraft Business
By: Annakleta Haikera In the heart of Rundu’s Sauyemwa settlement, a young woman is challenging gender stereotypes—one chisel at a time. At just 31 years old, Rozitha Kayowo Shilunda has carved out a name for herself in the traditionally male-dominated…
Nedbank Fuels Weekend of Cycling
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Nedbank Namibia provided a weekend filled with exciting cycling in Windhoek. On Saturday, the Rock and Rut Cross Country Union Cyclists Internationale (UCI) Series took place at the IJG Trails in Windhoek. The series was an opportunity…
Using AI to win: A leader’s mindset in a less AI-receptive world
By: Gideon Amakali In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into business operations is no longer a futuristic concept but a present-day reality. However, the journey to harnessing AI’s full potential is often met with resistance, especially…
The Underpaid Civil Servants
By: Moses Valombola Nghinamwaami Imagine going to work every day and not being guaranteed a return home. Imagine having to sacrifice yourself every day whenever you put on your work clothes, every time you go in a house/building without knowing…
Namibia and Lesotho Eye Opportunities in the Automotive Industry
By: Dwight Links Namibia and Lesotho are actively exploring ways to tap into the potential of the automotive manufacturing sector. Both countries, under the support of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), are working to deepen their industrial…
From Ordinary Lessor to 51% Shareholder
By: David Shoombe and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus After 14 years of leasing out their grape farm, the Namibia Youth Service (NYS) has received N$10 million in dividends from grape production. This is after moving from just being a landowner to a…