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Sand Mining Will Require Environmental Assessment, Management Plan
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Draft regulations on sand and gravel mining currently under consultation around the country have revealed that the government will require miners to undertake environmental assessments (scoping) and develop an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) before…
Five Food Poisoning Cases in Kavango, Four Dead
By: Annakleta Haikera At least four people have died, while several others were hospitalised following five separate suspected food-poisoning incidents reported across the Kavango East and Kavango West regions since the beginning of January. The deadliest…
4 Low Earth Orbit Satellite Spectrum Licences Issued
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has issued spectrum licences for the deployment of low earth orbit (OneWeb) satellite services to four (4) operators during the first week of January 2026. These are Echo Telecommunications (Pty) Ltd, Oblixx Communications…
Windhoek Residents Warned About Scammers
Scammers are targeting Windhoek residents, threatening to cut off their various municipal services if funds are not transferred to settle them. City of Windhoek management issued this warning to its residents. “Please take serious note of this warning regarding…
Various Bilateral Parliamentary Friendship Groups Formed
The Speaker of the Namibian Parliament has announced that 17 Parliamentary Friendship Groups comprising Members of Parliament have been established. The Friendship Groups are with Iran, Venezuela, Cuba, Russia, Turkey, China, Algeria, France, Germany, Croatia, Georgia, Indonesia, the United…
Local Traveller Encourages Namibians to Embrace Local Tourism
By: Loise Shiimi Anelie Petrus, a passionate Namibian traveller dedicated to exploring her own country, advocates for fellow Namibians to prioritise local tourism over waiting for international tourists to discover Namibia. In an interview with Eagle…
Study at IUM Coastal Campus on Government-Funded Free Education
By: Stephanus Pombili Nestled in one of Namibia’s most scenic and economically vibrant coastal towns, the International University of Management (IUM) Coastal Campus offers students a unique opportunity to pursue higher education through government-funded free education while enjoying…
“This Tour Changed My Life “ – iShowSpeed Ends Africa Tour With Namibia
Hee-Dee Walenga 20-year-old global internet sensation, Darren Watkins Jr, otherwise known as iShowSpeed, ended his historic 20-country Africa tour in the Land of the Brave with two livestreams that were originally scheduled to take place in early January. Watkins Jr…
Geo-Economic Confrontation an Immediate Threat
By: Dwight Links The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report of 2026 outlines a myriad of imminent risks that can unravel what the world has achieved in the last 50 years since World War 2, all within…
Building Plans Decline by 35.7% in December 2025
By: Loise Shiimi According to the latest report from the Bank of Namibia, activity in the construction sector decreased year-on-year during the third quarter, primarily due to a contraction in private construction work. The report indicated that…