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Namibia’s President Hage Geingob Has Died at 82
BREAKING NEWS: Namibia’s third president, Hage Geingob, has died at the age of 82, in a local hospital in Windhoek at around 00h04 on Sunday.
Mining Sector Not Dominated by Chinese Investors, says Alweendo
By: Justicia Shipena Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, has refuted claims suggesting that the mining sector is predominantly controlled by Chinese investors. Addressing the issue in a recent interview with Eagle FM, Alweendo dismissed the perception of…
Over 150 000 Cattle Exported on the Hoof… northern abattoirs only slaughtered 4,005 cattle in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In 2023, Namibia’s livestock sector marketed a total of 294,938 cattle across various channels. Out of this, 151,808 were exported live on hoof to neighbouring SADC member states, while 104,549 were slaughtered at local A-class…
Stability in the Rental Market Anticipated
By: Justicia Shipena FNB Namibia has projected a relatively stable rental market, citing the moderation of inflation and the sustained peak of the repo rate at 7.75%, with a gradual cutting cycle expected to extend through 2026. The…
Namibia Welcomes ICJ Ruling, Urges Compliance
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has welcomed the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel, acknowledging a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza by Israel. The ICJ has ordered Israel to try to…
Record High in Coal-Generated Electricity in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An analysis by Reuters researchers reveals that global electricity generation from coal reached unprecedented levels in 2023, with thermal coal exports surpassing 1 billion metric tons for the first time. These findings shed light on…
NSA to Launch Reconciliation Operation This Week
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is set to initiate a reconciliation process this week to address any disparities in the data captured during the 2023 Population & Housing Census. This operation is scheduled to last…
Opinion: Brics+ Are Checkmating the Western Narrative on Gaza
Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman South Africa’s ethical position at The Hague can be viewed as a manifestation of historical karma. Our legal team presented a case in the world’s highest court, situated in the Netherlands, a country that had…
Lessons for the Grade 12s of 2023
Kobus Maree The Grade 12 results have been announced, and important decisions are needed regarding the career journey ahead for high school graduates (and their families) – decisions that will have an important effect on your future career-life. This article…
A Call for an Economic Reform and Revival Church
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka So, guess what? Last weekend, I made a rare move – I went to church on both Saturday and Sunday. Surprisingly, it was a beautiful experience, but don’t get your hopes up for Bible lessons;…