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Locals Entrusted with Steering Rugby Union Ship
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) announced significant staff changes in a press conference held Tuesday at Hage Geingob Stadium, appointing local legends to lead the future of Namibian rugby. NRU President Petri Theron introduced former…
Govt to Borrow N$4.6 Billion by March 2025 … budget shortfall rises to N$15.1 billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government plans to borrow N$4.6 billion between November 2024 and March 2025 to cover its budget commitments for the 2024/25 financial year. This will help address the revised budget deficit, with total government spending…
Namibia Grape Company Generates 2,000 Jobs … pens 2045 Capespan contract renewal
By: Staff writer The National Youth Service-owned Namibia Grape Company (NGC) has generated nearly 2,000 seasonal and full-time jobs. This is according to Youth, and National Service Minister Agnes Tjongarero, who applauded the project’s role in job creation and…
First AI and Robotics Lab Launched to Boost Students’ Career Prospects
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), in partnership with the Bank of Namibia (BON), has launched the country’s first Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Accelerator (AIRA). This state-of-the-art laboratory aims to equip students with…
Opinion: Impact of Recent Amendments to Property Legislation, Interest Rate Cycle, and Property Market Outlook in Namibia
Bernard Minnaar Overview of Legislative Changes The Transfer Duty Act (2024) amendments, which primarily target residential property transactions, have increased the cost of transferring residential properties held in corporate entities by applying transfer duties to shares in companies and…
US 2024 Elections: What’s At Stake for Namibia? AGOA’s future hangs in balance US energy investments and green hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s trade relations with the United States, primarily governed by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), face an uncertain future, with AGOA set to expire in 2025. Namibia is one of 35 sub-Saharan African…
Drawing Lessons from U.S. Elections
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s Ambassador to the U.S., Margaret Mensah-Williams, believes that Namibia can draw valuable lessons from the ongoing U.S. elections, particularly in how American candidates engage with voters and focus on undecided citizens in key regions….
Govt Slow at Implementing Capital Projects
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus As of September 30, 2024, only 37% of Namibia’s development budget (N$12.8 billion) has been spent, including expenditure commitments, according to the latest update from Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi. This sluggish pace in executing capital…
NAMCOL Concerned Over Low Engagement Among Learners
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia College of Open Learning has raised concerns over a lack of interest and commitment among enrolled learners, which is affecting their academic performance. NAMCOL’s Chief Executive Officer, Alberts Kulobone highlighted challenges such as…
FAO Launches Nursery to Boost Food Security in Eenhana
Loise Shiimi The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has inaugurated a nursery in Eenhana, as part of its Green Cities Initiative (GCI) aimed at enhancing food security and sustainable urban development. Launched in 2020, the…