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N$6 Billion Domestic Market Exists for Fruits and Vegetables
The domestic fruit and vegetable market is valued at approximately N$2.3 billion annually, and presents vast opportunities valued at over N$6 billion. This is according to the Agronomic Board of Namibia. The Board said that despite challenges,…
IUM: Empowering Students for Global Impact and Social Change
By: Stephanus Pombili In a rapidly changing world where higher education must go beyond lectures and examinations, the International University of Management (IUM) has positioned itself as a transformative institution; one that empowers students not only academically, but…
Education Starts With a Safe Place to Sleep
By: Valontino James, Pozi Co-Founder Every year, thousands of young Namibians walk onto university campuses with the same mix of hope and nerves. They’re ready to study, ready to grow, and ready to build a future for…
Illegal Fencing Crisis Deepens in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera The illegal fencing of communal land in the Kavango West Region continues unabated, with authorities warning that the number of confirmed cases are expected to go above 60 as investigations remain ongoing. According to the…
2025 Elections Bogged by a Confluence of Issues
Photo: Contributed By: Dwight Links Various factors played a part at different stages of the Local and Regional Authority elections on 26 November 2025. Uniformed voters, restrictions on voting as per the regulations limiting the participation of voters, and…
PAN Warns Merchants on Card Transaction Surcharges
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In a statement released last week, the Payment Association of Namibia (PAN) issued a warning to merchants charging additional fees on card transactions as conditions for debit and credit cards, saying it would take the…
Business Registrations Surged by 59.1% in 3rd Quarter
By: Loise Shiimi According to the latest report from the Bank of Namibia, the registration of new businesses in Namibia surged by 59.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2025, reaching a total of 5,325 new businesses. …
21 Students Awarded Allan Gray Fellowship in Critical Fields
By: David Shoombe In preparation for Namibia’s development, future leaders in business, engineering, microbiology, mathematics, and critical rare expertise are required. The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Namibia has awarded 21 Namibian first-year candidates with a fellowship to study and be…
Echo Namibia’s LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Receives CRAN Approval
Echo Namibia, in partnership with OneWeb, has been granted approval by the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia to provide internet service in Namibia via a low-earth-orbit satellite. The company’s managing director, Christo Greeff, provided the update last week….
Nam Imported 6.4 Million Kilograms of Pork in 11 Months
Between January and November 2025, retailers, import agents, and wholesalers have imported 6.4 million kilograms (kgs) of pork meat to supply the Namibian market. According to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia, this represents a 5.0%…