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Born Free, But Not Yet Fully Free: Rethinking Independence for Namibia’s Next Generation
By: Turimove Katjipo Every year on Namibia’s Independence Day, the country reflects on the historic moment of 21 March 1990 when Namibia became a sovereign nation. For the generation that fought for liberation, independence symbolised the end of…
FMD Regional Awareness Campaign to Start Next Week
The Ministry of Agriculture, through the Directorate of Veterinary Services, has announced that it will conduct a regional Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) awareness campaign between 16 and 20 March 2026. This is in response to the FMD threats in…
Nam Generated 51% of its Power in December 2025
Latest monthly generation figures show that local electricity generation accounted for 51.6 percent (213957 MWh) of the total electricity supplied to the domestic economy in December 2025, while imports contributed 48.4 percent (201 024 MWh). This distribution…
Hai||om Sue Government Over Etosha National Park
The Hai||om Association recently launched a lawsuit with the High Court of Namibia regarding their ancestral land claims to the Etosha National Park and the neighbouring Mangetti West Farms. According to a statement by the Legal Assistance Centre…
Budget Dialogue Highlights Room for Growth and Investment
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Government leaders, economists and business executives gathered in Windhoek on Wednesday for the Annual Budget Dialogue 2026, where Namibia’s recently announced national budget was analysed as a key instrument shaping the country’s economic future. …
NHE Grows Housing Loan Book, but Sankwasa Wants More Houses
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala From 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has grown its housing loan books by 3.6% to over N$1.1 billion, while building 191 houses. This includes a profit growth…
Afreximbank Elevated by Global Credit Ratings
By: David Shoombe The 2026 Global Credit Ratings (GCR) have indicated an elevation of the Africa Import-Export Bank (Afreximbank) from “Rating Watch Evolving” to “Stable” via a revised outlook. The revised rating shows the resilience of domestic…
Media Sector Under Various Threats
By: Dwight Links A new media industry analysis report on the threats to the local Namibian media industry identifies various threats to the sector as a whole. Researchers Phillip Santos and Frederico Links note in their industry…
Reserves Shield Economies from Shocks – IMF
By: Mathias Hangala The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says adequate foreign exchange reserves play a role in shielding economies from shocks and strengthening economic resilience. In a report released through its social media platforms last week, the…
Local ISP Seeks to Bridge Digital Divide in Namibia
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Canopus Technologies (CanTech), a local internet service provider (ISP), entered the market with the objective of bridging the digital gap. Founded in 2023 by Managing Director Nerro Nendongo, the company serves as an example…