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Opinion: Climate Change is Not a Lobbyist Plaything
By: Obeth M. Kandjoze Global warming and climate change are not merely the concerns of a few lobby groups, but rather serious threats to humanity’s livelihood, recognized by 196 countries, including Namibia. It is therefore regrettable to see Mr….
Opinion: Drought Coping Strategies for Crop Farmers
By: Hanks Saisai The 2023 – 2024 rainy season was characterised by below-average rainfall in many crop-producing regions of Namibia. These conditions have resulted in dire consequences on the food security levels of many households in rural settings and Namibia…
Opinion: Africa: A Farm, a Mine, and a Factory
By: Ludorf Iyambo Sometimes, I find myself deeply emotional about the state of Africa and its citizens. It feels like a curse to be truly awake, to understand how the world operates. Once you gain that awareness, you start…
Construction of the N$44bn Ammonia Hub to Begin Next Year
By: Justicia Shipena The construction of the ambitious ammonia hub in Walvis Bay which is estimated to cost over N$44 billion (€2.2 billion) is set to begin next year. The project is a collaboration between Namibia and Belgian…
//Kharas, Erongo, Hardap, Omaheke Dig Deepest into Pockets for Beef Stew
By: Staff writer People in the //Kharas, Erongo, Hardap, and Omaheke regions paid the most for beef stew per kg at N$96.71 in September 2024. Residents in these regions also paid the most for 750ml white wines in bottles,…
Fraud Across Payment Systems Decreases
By: Dolly Menas The Bank of Namibia’s Financial System Stability Committee (FSSC) has reported a decline in fraud across payment systems in the country. The committee emphasised that Namibia’s payment systems and infrastructure remain secure, playing a crucial…
Okongo Farmer Grows Over 60 Banana Trees
By: Loise Shiimi A farmer from Okongo, Elia Wanghende who has been conducting research for many years on how to grow and maintain bananas, has managed to grow 60 plantain trees on his farm. Speaking to Eagle FM,…
65% of Namibian Pork Imports Came from Germany in August
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia imported 724,174 kg of pork, primarily in the form of offal, processed, and fresh pork, to supplement local production last month. This was revealed by the Namibia Livestock and Livestock Product Board (LLPB) in…
Ratings Agency Affirms Bank Windhoek
By: Staff writer The Global Credit Rating (GCR) agency has affirmed Bank Windhoek’s Namibian long and short-term national scale issuer ratings AA(NA)/ A1+(NA), respectively. GCR Ratings (GCR) is Africa’s leading rating agency, with a rating coverage of over 500…
A Thirsty Planet: Only 4.6 Billion Have Reliable Water Access in a World of 8.2 Billion
By: Justicia Shipena A staggering 3.6 billion people face inadequate access to water for at least one month each year, according to a new report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). With the global population at 8.2 billion,…