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Onghala Village Fishermen Battle Climate Change and Theft
By: Peneyambeko Jonas On Sunday, 2 May 2026, Eagle FM visited Onghala village in the Ongenga constituency of the Ohangwena Region, where local fishermen shared both their successes and the growing challenges threatening their livelihoods. Fishing in…
Tech Giants Fight Over OpenAI
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Elon Musk & Sam Altman launched OpenAI as a non-profit in 2015. The goal was to bring artificial intelligence (AI) to the masses and keep the potential dangers of it out of the hands of…
Johannes Masambo’s Journey From Barefootedness to AI Leadership
By: Mathias Hangala Born in Ndiyona Constituency of the Kavango East Region, Johannes Masambo’s early life was marked by hardship. After losing his parents at a young age, he was raised by his aunt, with extended family members…
Strong Demand For Beef Breeding Cattle Observed
The Namibia Genetics Stud Livestock Auction, recently held in Windhoek, delivered an 84% clearance rate, with 58 of 69 lots sold at an overall average of N$53,655. This is according to an update by Bank Windhoek, which is…
Namfisa Issues Directive to NHP on Settlement Issues
The non-banking financial institutions regulator, Namfisa, has confirmed it has issued a regulatory directive to the Namibia Health Plan fund to address the identified settlement challenges. This relates to the concerns of the Namibia Health Plan (NHP) fund’s…
Botswana Flexes and Markets its Diamonds on Relay Medals
Botswana used its moment of hosting the World Athletics Relays last week to market its natural, polished diamonds. For the first time, each medal at the World Relays featured a natural diamond, all sourced and polished in Botswana….
We Cannot Pray Road Accidents Away
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Observations show that every time Namibia faces some sort of tragedy, Namibians of all calibres turn to the heavens and call for prayer sessions. The same is being observed after quite a deadly long-weekend….
The Hidden Cost of Poor Investment Administration
By: Zandria Venter In recent years, global markets have been shaped by events far beyond traditional economic cycles. Ongoing geopolitical conflicts heightened political uncertainty, and persistent inflationary pressures have increased market volatility and tested investment structures worldwide. For Namibian…
Only 1,625 of the 52,975 Marketed Cattle Came From North of Red Line
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the first three months of 2026 (Q1), producers have sold 52,975 cattle head to abattoirs and external markets, reflecting a 19.7% increase, compared to 44,266 head marketed in the corresponding period for 2025….
UN, NPC Hold Dialogues on Strait of Hormuz Issues
By: Dwight Links As the uncertainty regarding the utilisation of one of the world’s most critical points in maritime transport continues, the UN Namibia Office and the National Planning Commission held a Sustainable Development Dialogue series. The dialogues were…