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Analyst Raises Concerns Over Green Hydrogen Financing
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s investment in green hydrogen is facing growing scrutiny, with both financial and environmental risks coming to the forefront. According to economic analyst Rowland Brown, the country’s push for green hydrogen development presents significant financial…
Opinion: Starlink’s Debut Offers Opportunities and Drawbacks for Local Businesses and the Economy
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Although Namibia seems stuck with underdevelopment in many sectors, there are opportunities for the country to industrialise, pursue inclusive growth, and draw in investment by utilising technological advancements. Recent news about Startlink’s potential operating…
Calls to Re-evaluate Livestock Marketing Strategies Made
By: Hertha Ekandjo Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua has stressed the urgent need for Namibia to reassess its livestock marketing strategies to focus more on value addition to boost job creation and economic growth. Uerikua said the current practice…
Opinion: Rainfall Alone Cannot Guarantee Optimal Rangeland Recovery
By: Erastus Ngaruka A rangeland refers to land inhabited by native plants (grass, forbs, shrubs and trees) and utilised by domestic and wild animals. Rangelands offer direct or indirect support to all forms of life and are the cheapest…
Mushelenga Calls for Trophy Hunting Regime Review
By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, PeyaMushelenga, has called for a review of Namibia’s current trophy-hunting regime, urging the adoption of models that offer greater benefits to local communities. Under Namibia’s Community-Based Natural Resource Management…
Entrepreneur Proposes Plans to Export Namibian Skills
By: Rudorf Iyambo Namibian entrepreneur Oscar Mwandingi has reached out to UNESCO and various foreign embassies in Namibia in an effort to address the country’s growing unemployment crisis, particularly among skilled professionals, such as trained teachers. Mwandingi has…
Almost N$1 Billion Switched From GC25 Bond
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors in the GC25 Bond, maturing in October 2025, have moved N$944.9 million of their investment into other long-term government debt instruments. This shift means some investors have chosen to extend their lending to the…
MTC Invests in Early Childhood Development in the North
By: Loise Shiimi The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), in partnership with Development Workshop Namibia (DWN), has inaugurated a new early childhood development (ECD) centre in Oshakati. The centre, valued at N$800,000, was funded and supported by MTC. In…
Unconventional Thoughts: The Price of Relentless Pursuit of Growth
By: KandjengokaMkwaanyoka As an aspiring economic researcher, I once believed that African economies should take full ownership of their resources and have the confidence to determine how and by whom they are extracted. But I have since come…
Persons with Disabilities in Kavango East Voice Frustration Over Lack of Opportunities
By: Annakleta Haikera People living with disabilities in the Kavango East region have expressed their frustration over the lack of opportunities within various ministries. They reported being denied job prospects and having limited access to training and education…