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Namibia Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Visitors
Staff Reporter The government, through the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Tourism has brushed off travel advisories given by countries such as Germany and Canada, noting that, despite a few risks also held by other destinations, the country…
EMAN Advocates for Local Geological and Certification Services
By: Loise Shiimi The president of the Emerging Mining Association of Namibia (EMAN), Thekla Mutero, has urged the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy to improve access to processing facilities, crushers, and the establishment of local geological and…
2026 Nedbank WPP Series Kicks Off
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Series began on Sunday morning with over 150 local riders of all ages across 20 different categories taking on the Dr. Hage Geingob Freeway route. It was the…
“I Am a Proud IUM Product”: Shapwa Lucia, a Teacher
By: Stephanus Pombili Shapwa Lucia’s story is one of purpose, perseverance, and professional growth, an inspiring journey shaped by education and service. Today, she stands proudly as a civil servant and a qualified junior primary teacher, but…
Mutete Remains a Staple Crop for Kavango Households
By: Annakleta Haikera Mutete (hibiscus) continues to play a vital role in household food security in the Kavango East and Kavango West regions, with an estimated 80 percent of residents growing the leafy vegetable in their backyard gardens for…
Lower Domestic Slaughter Threatens Global Beef Market Share
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the year ended November 2025, Namibia has exported beef to the USA once, five times to China, once to Ghana, and nothing to the DRC, according to monthly statistics compiled by the Livestock and…
CRAN Coy on Starlink-Related Questions
By: Staff Writer The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) declined to directly answer questions from Eagle Media House regarding Starlink’s pending application to legally operate in Namibia. Starlink, which is owned and operated by South African-born multi-billionaire Elon…
364-Day TB Attracted N$1.1 billion in Single Auction
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Investors have submitted 32 bids worth N$1.1 billion in an attempt to invest in a 364-Day Treasury Bill (TB) during an auction on Wednesday. The auction result is shown as released by the central banks. The…
First-Time Garlic Farmer Yields 1,500 kg Harvest
By: Loise Shiimi Inonge Mutwa, a beginner garlic grower, recently celebrated her first successful harvest of 1,500 kg in November 2025. Mutwa began her journey in garlic cultivation during the Covid-19 pandemic, motivated by the high demand and soaring prices…
Kavango Farmers Hope for Good Harvest Amid Insect Concerns
By: Annakleta Haikera During the festive season, The Villager visited several subsistence farmers in both the Kavango East and West regions, where mixed reactions were recorded regarding the current rainy season. Many farmers expressed optimism that the…