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Study at Welwitchia Under the Government’s Free Education Programme
By: Stephanus Pombili Education remains one of the most powerful tools for transforming lives, communities, and nations. In Namibia, the introduction and expansion of the Government’s Free Education Programme continues to open doors for many young people…
Africa’s AI Momentum Is Real. The Governance Beneath It Is Not.
By: Tiffany A. Archer On 27 April 2026, South Africa’s Communications and Digital Technologies Minister pulled the country’s Draft National AI Policy after it emerged that its reference list contained fictitious academic citations, articles attributed to researchers…
Namibia Lacks Comprehensive Mineral Reserves & Resources Data
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy (MIME) has confessed that the country lacks adequate geological knowledge and baseline data on its natural resources. As a result, affecting understanding and managing Namibia’s resources and…
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….