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Fish Farmers Face Feed Shortage, Governor Urges Local Alternatives
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Region governor, Julius Hambyuka, says fish farmers in the region are facing daunting challenges due to a shortage of fish feed, which is mostly sourced from outside the country. Hambyuka made these…
UN SG Says Africa Remains a Priority
By: David Shoombe The outgoing United Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has encouraged the continued support of the partnership between African states and the United Nations. With that, he spoke to the need for increased investments in water…
Economists Predict Repo Rate Will Remain at 6.50%
By: Loise Shiimi Economists anticipate that the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain the repo rate at 6.50% in their first announcement of 2026, which will take place later today. Financial advisor, Loise Iipinge, stated…
Global Cocoa Price Decline Challenges Ivorian Farmers
By: David Shoombe Ivory Coast, the largest producer of cocoa in the world, accounting for up to 45% of global cocoa production, finds itself in a challenging predicament as farmers struggle to recover their investments due to declining…
Cybercrime Bill in the Pipeline for Namibia
By: Dwight Links A public stakeholders’ engagement about the establishment of Namibia’s cybercrime legislation was held in Windhoek this past Friday. Organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), it attracted specialised interest from the public…
Namibia 2026: New Horizons Through Strategic Diversification
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia’s economic prospects for 2026 appear cautiously optimistic, with projected GDP growth estimated at approximately 3.8%. This growth trajectory is expected to be supported by recoveries in key sectors, including mining, construction, energy, and agriculture,…
Economists Predict Repo Rate Will Remain at 6.50%
Loise Shiimi Economists anticipate that the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will maintain the repo rate at 6.50% in their first announcement of 2026, which will take place later today. Financial advisor, Loise Iipinge, stated that the Bank of…
The SACU Dilemma: Reform or Exit?
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala and Heedee Walenga Various reports around the Orange River state that South Africa is determinedly negotiating trade deals with a number of countries and blocks, with analysts saying more such agreements could have been in…
World Enters Water Bankruptcy Stage
By: Dwight Links The world is currently entering a water bankruptcy phase, found the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH). The Institute’s chief author of the Global Water Bankruptcy report, Kaveh Madani, stated…
Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Enhanced Continental Sanitation Services
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for concerted efforts to improve sanitation services, which are vital for maintaining dignity, public health, and overall well-being in communities. She highlighted that water scarcity and sanitation challenges can…