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Namibia’s (Lack of) Support of African Participants at the World Cup
By: Hee-Dee Walenga World Cup time is upon us. The increase in the availability of flags and other football-related merchandise in the stores and streets is unavoidable. Everyone has a “World Cup Special” going on. Shops and street…
Welwitchia University Outapi Campus: Bringing Quality Higher Education Closer to Home
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University continues to expand its footprint across Namibia, reaffirming its commitment to providing accessible, quality, and market-driven higher education. One of its most significant milestones has been the establishment of the Welwitchia University Outapi…
Regulatory Sandboxes: Unlocking Namibia’s Digital Future
By: Abraham Eita As the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sector continues to evolve, driven by rapid technological changes, digital transformation, and increasing demand for connectivity, the role of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) remains pivotal…
Pasta Presents Scalable Intra-African Export Opportunity
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An impact assessment of Namibia’s industrialisation potential and AfCFTA readiness shows that the Namibian pasta industry has potential to be scaled for African and global export. Uncooked pasta presents a scalable intra-African export opportunity for…
48% of GIPF’s N$213.2 Billion Invested Domestically
By: David Shoombe Updates from the launch of the Government Institutions Pension Fund’s Three-year Strategy show that 48% of the Fund’s retirement savings are invested in Namibia. The Fund has N$213.2 billion in retirement savings. Most of the…
N$2.9 Billion Worth of Food Items Imported in 4 Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the first four months of the year, Namibians have imported N$2.9 billion worth of food items, mostly sugar-related and cereal-related. This is according to the monthly trade statistics for April 2026, as compiled by the…
The World Has No Choice But to Deal With Climate Change
By: Dwight Links UN member nations convened for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) meetings in Bonn, Germany this week. Member nations are meeting to iron out necessary matters in preparation for the 31st Conference of…
FNB Namibia Injects N$1.6 Million into Classic Clashes
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 2026 edition of the FNB Classic Clashes was officially launched Wednesday afternoon at Windhoek High School, with a curtain raiser basketball match between the girls’ teams of Windhoek High School and Windhoek International School….
RFA Unveils Digital Services for Stakeholders
The Road Fund Administration unveiled its digital platforms on Thursday for Cross-Border and Fuel Levy payments and documentation management. At the launch, the company said this was due to the needs identified by customers and the need for digital on-the-go…
NamPower to Inaugurate Africa’s First Fully-Digital Substation
In September 2025, NamPower successfully commissioned and energised its new indoor 132/66/33kV Sekelduin Substation, located 8km east of Swakopmund. The Sekelduin Substation is distinguished as the first fully-digital substation on the African continent, with a total project investment of N$394…