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Building a Health First Culture
By: Wollen Nell Building a health-first culture in the workplace is no longer just about preventing physical injuries – it is about fostering an environment where overall wellbeing is prioritised. In industries like mining, where safety regulations have traditionally been…
The Great Recalibration: Eight ‘D’ Megathemes Defining 2025
By: Floris Bergh The year 2025 quickly turned into one of structural realignment. Globally, the world is being reshaped by geopolitical shifts in the wake of the 2024 super-election year, technology disruption, climate urgency, and changing population dynamics. Locally, Namibia…
Artificial General Intelligence: The Next Frontier in AI
By: Stantin Siebritz Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) represents a cornerstone in the quest to build machines that can think and learn like humans, capable of handling a diverse range of tasks and adapting to new situations. This article explores the…
African Stars Clinch Inaugural Maris Cup Title
By: Hee-Dee Walenga African Stars secured a 1-0 victory over Young African in the final of the inaugural MTC Maris Cup at the Hage Geingob Stadium on Saturday afternoon, marking their fourth trophy win in just three years. Willy Stephanus…
Breaking Silos: The Strength of Authentic Collaboration
By: Stephanus Vries Collaboration isn’t a buzzword in today’s fast-paced business world; it’s the key to success. Yet, after countless meetings, emails, and team check-ins, many organisations remain unable to collaborate authentically. All too often, teams work in silos, labouring…
8 Years Later and No Final Product on Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has called for the expedited construction of the Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant. The committee cited the critical role of the processing plant in addressing challenges faced by the…
Govt Races Against Time to Secure N$3bn for Eurobond Redemption
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibian government still needs to secure approximately N$3 billion (US$162 million) in six months to meet its redemption obligations for the Eurobond. The US$750 (approximately N$14.3 billion) million Eurobond, is due for…
Concerns Raised Over High Disqualification Rates in Bidding Process
By: David Shoombe The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has raised concerns over the alarming rate of disqualifications among bidders. According to the board, more than 50% of local businesses fail to make it to the financial stage of…
Amupanda Did Not Prove the Redline Violates His Dignity – Ueitele
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Windhoek High Court Judge, Shafimana Ueitele has ruled that AR leader Job Amupanda has failed to prove that the Veterinary Cordon Fence (VCF) violates his dignity, The judge found that Amupanda did not demonstrate how the…
New N$50 Million Housing Project for Divundu
By: Annakleta Haikera Divundu will begin a new N$50 housing development, this year to meet the growing demand for urban, modern infrastructure in the Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region. Announced on Thursday by Mukwe Constituency Councillor Damian Maghambayi, the project…