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Katima Mulilo Abattoir Non-Operational Under ZamCo Rule
By: Staff Writer The Progressive Farmers of the Zambezi Region have submitted a petition to the Office of the Prime Minister calling for control of the Katima Mulilo Abattoir to be given back to Meatco. Responsibility…
Ondangwa Faces Questions Over Use of Public Funds
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The Ondangwa Town Council is facing questions over its financial management after the Auditor-General issued a qualified audit opinion on the council’s financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024. The findings…
Constitutional Lawyers Launch Law and AfCFTA Book
By: David Shoombe The African Network of Constitutional Lawyers, the University of Namibia, in partnership with Konrad Adenauer Stiftung has launched a 24-chapter book titled “Constitutionalism, Sustainable Economic Development and the African Continental Free Trade Area: Prospects…
From Accountant to Farmer: Sofia Agricultural Journey
By: Erastus Andreas At 26, accountant-turned-entrepreneur Sofia Emilio is building a future in agriculture from Endola in the Ohangwena Region, turning her childhood passion for farming into a growing business. Speaking to…
Sudan’s Meroë Pyramids Threatened By Ongoing Civil War
By: Helmut Mahongo The ongoing civil war in Sudan is threatening the Meroë pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The conflict that broke out in 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support…
N$45 Billion+ Required Over 10 Years for Housing Backlog
By: Staff Writer Namibia requires about N$45 billion over a 10-year period to address its housing backlog, but achieving the target will require coordinated planning, innovative financing and stronger collaboration between government and the private sector. These insights were provided…
Omalaeti Foods Receives Certification for Animal Feed
By: Staff Writer The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has granted Omalaeti Foods registration certificates for its line of animal feed offerings. The products, being sold under the “Munna” banner, consist of an all-purpose supplement, an…
Creative Industry Launches Mapping Exercise to Register Participants
By: Dwight Links The Creative Industry Institute Africa launched the mapping campaign of the flagship 2026/2027 Creative Industry Guide on Tuesday. Joel Haikali, co-founder of the institute and filmmaker, provided a presentation on the new format that was added…
Pressure Mounting for Namibia to Build Own Digital Infrastructure
By: Erastus Andreas Pressure to build stronger digital infrastructure is increasing as African countries confront the cost and risks of relying on technology infrastructure hosted outside their borders. The issue has come into sharper focus in Nigeria, where the…
Savings Industry Key to Namibia’s Economy
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Old Mutual Namibia has been recognised as the Most Trusted Wealth Management and Financial Solutions Provider in Namibia for 2026 by UK-based Global Brands Magazine. The award comes as Namibia’s investment industry continues to manage hundreds of…