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Why Afreximbank’s Break with Fitch Exposes a Deeper Rift
Dr. Macharia Kihuro In a recent public statement, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) announced it would terminate its credit rating relationship with Fitch Ratings. The rationale for this decision was particularly striking. The bank attributed the move to…
Radio Remains a Trusted Medium of Information
By: Annakleta Haikera Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus said radio remains the most accessible and affordable medium of information, noting that households, especially in rural areas, depend on radio for daily news, education and entertainment. …
Fundamental Shift Required to Fight Cyber Attacks – WEF
By: Mathias Hangala As the world adopts artificial intelligence (AI), the World Economic Forum (WEF) places emphasis on countries moving towards building resilience against cyber threats in the AI era. In its recent 2026 Global Cybersecurity Outlook,…
25 Feb, Last Ditch to Switch GC26 N$1.9 Billion Debt
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The government will hold the last switch auction for the GC26 bond in an attempt to convince investors to keep their money with the government by switching to other bonds. According to the domestic…
Farmer Earned N$46,000 from Tomatoes and Butternut Sales in a Month
By: Loise Shiimi Asser Nghipewa, a farmer from Okongo in the Ohangwena Region who is currently busy harvesting butternuts and tomatoes, recently shared with The Villager that he began harvesting in early January and has so far generated…
Farming in Climate Change-Prone Environments Requires Collaboration
By: David Shoombe The completion of the N$164 million investment 5-year Climate Resilient Project by the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has revealed that success and challenges vary from farmer to farmer. The Improving Rangeland and Ecosystem Management…
Stakeholders Debate Extractive Industry Transparency and Namibia’s Governance Goals
By: Dwight Links A panel discussion between various stakeholders looked into whether the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) template is the best fit for Namibia to adopt. The initiative aims to fill gaps in matters of governance, transparency, and…
Namibia’s Nuclear Power Ambitions Offer a Path to Energy Independence in a Volatile Geopolitical Landscape
By: Nhika Vassallo and Magano Erkana Namibia, the world’s third-largest uranium producer, contributes approximately 10% of global uranium output, which is no small feat for a ‘small’ nation. Namibia is currently able to produce about 60% of its…
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak: Understanding the Potential Impact of an Outbreak
By: Erastus Ngaruka The agricultural economy of Namibia relies heavily on livestock production, which is valued at more than N$6 billion. Beef production in particular significantly contributes to the country’s GDP. However, livestock production in Namibia faces several…
N$1.5 Billion Required for FMD Preparedness and Prevention
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala To counter the increasing proximity and intensity of the risk of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) crossing over to Namibia from South Africa, the former aims to take proactive actions with accelerated prevention and preparedness measures….