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Local Contributors to a Global Showcase
By: Hee-Dee Walenga A week ago, world-famous internet streamer, Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as iShowSpeed, concluded his Africa tour with a livestream in Namibia. The global showcase was made possible by several local entities, including the…
Old Mutual Foundation to Host Youth Indaba 3.0 in the North
The Old Mutual Foundation will host the Youth Indaba 3.0 on 12 February 2026 at the University of Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba campus in Ongwediva. The Indaba will convene youth, policymakers, industry leaders, development practitioners, educators, and entrepreneurs for…
Women are Central to Building a Future-Proof Workforce
According to a WEF report, the world is at the threshold of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and sounding a clear alarm: a sustainable economy cannot be achieved without gender parity. The report notes that placing women at the…
Ehomba Welcomes Second Communications Tower
Last Friday, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) inaugurated its second telecommunications tower in Ehomba, in the Kunene Region. This initiative forms part of the Universal Service Fund (USF) program. The launch of the Ehomba tower follows…
AI-Enabled Tech Is Africa’s Growth Catalyst, If the Continent Can Overcome Challenges
By: Dr. Jannie Zaaiman As Africa emerges as a digital powerhouse, global and local companies are increasingly investing in transformative fields like cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and information and communication technologies (ICT). This wave of innovation presents…
Sand and Gravel Miners in Kavango Disregard the Environment
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Sand and gravel gravel miners in Kavango East are said to be mining with no regard for the environment, leading to the uprooting of trees, and disturbance of river biodiversity. This is…
Address Local Issues with Local Solutions and Sourcing – PM
By: Loise Shiimi Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has announced a directive exempting public entities from specific procurement procedures when acquiring furniture. This measure aims to reduce bureaucracy, expedite service delivery, and prioritise local suppliers. Various government…
SA’s Western Diplomatic Rows Could Affect Namibia
By: David Shoombe While South Africa has positioned itself as the most industrialised and diversified economy in Africa, with an estimated nominal GDP between $400 to $443 billion, its ailing diplomatic ties with Western powers could negatively…
World Bank Shares Guide on Tackling Unemployment
By: Mathias Hangala A recent World Bank report introduces a new publication providing policymakers with a practical guide for diagnosing labour market challenges and solutions perceived to address unemployment shortcomings. The report read that governments around the…
Progress Made on Namib Mills Labour Standoff
Following the ongoing industrial strike at Namib Mills, the Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Fillemon Immanuel, facilitated a meeting between Namib Mills and the Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (NARETU). At the meeting, the parties managed…