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NAB to Halt Importation of 15 Horticultural Products for December
By: Loise Shiimi As the year comes to an end, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) will prohibit the importation of 15 horticultural products listed on the 20-crop special list for the period 1-30 December 2025. This year’s closure…
We Need Fair and Transparent International Institutions – President
By: Mathias Hangala President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says developing countries need fair and transparent international lending institutions to ensure equitable access to global finance. She made these remarks on Saturday while addressing delegates at the recently concluded…
Kavango River, The River That Bites
By: Annakleta Haikera The once life-giving Kavango River in the Mukwe Constituency has turned into a zone of death, with four people killed in just three months and several others injured as crocodile attacks intensified between September…
75 Boreholes Activated in Rural Water Supply Interventions
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform (MAFWLR) has intensified efforts to improve water access across Namibia, confirming the activation of 75 boreholes as part of a nationwide push to address persistent water…
How African Nations Got Stuck With China
By: Andy Browne US President Donald Trump’s boycott of this past weekend’s G20 meeting in Johannesburg has been widely cast as a win for China, and for good reason: The US appears to be turning its back on…
Unlisted Capital Commitments Can Fill Key Investment Gaps
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s triple challenges of housing, energy insecurity, and water can be addressed through unlisted investment in the private sector by leveraging local capital. This is according to Christoff Bauernschmitt, senior investment professional at Old…
MTC and TN Receive N$42.1m to Extend Telecommunication Infrastructure
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The government, through the Universal Service Fund (USF), will channel N$42.1 million in subsidies to MTC and Telecom for them to build more telecommunication infrastructure across the country and expand their network. …
Navachab Gold Mine to Invest N$10 million in Usakos SME Park
By: Loise Shiimi The QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine plans to invest N$10 million in the Usakos SME Park in the Erongo Region. The initiative is designed to prepare youth and entrepreneurs not only to trade within…
Rundu Town Council Inaugurates Traffic Law Enforcement Unit
By: Annakleta Haikera The Rundu Town Council officially received two patrol vehicles during the launch of its new Traffic Law Enforcement Unit on Thursday, a step towards strengthening road safety and urban management in the fast-growing town. …
What Must We Do With Rainwater?
By: Mathias Hangala The rainy season is upon us once again, and judging by early indications, we are likely to receive good rainfall this year. However, despite this positive outlook, there appears to be little to no…