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A Plea for Agricultural-Industrial Revitalization
By: Ndishishi Iipinge Namibia’s economy is showing visible cracks, most evident in the paradox of agriculture. At a time when food, clothing, and shelter should anchor our national development, 47% of agricultural graduates remain unemployed, as highlighted by Dr….
6,814 Weaners Sold to SA Feedlot in June
In June 2026, Namibian farmers sold 6,814 head of live cattle to South African feedlots, accounting for 90.70% of total live exports. South Africa remained the dominant destination for Namibia’s live exports, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products…
CoW to Carry Out Digital Mapping of Street Lights
City of Windhoek will do a digital mapping and verification of its entire streetlighting network. The project, which is expected to be completed over 28 months, will involve the physical inspection of every municipal streetlight across Windhoek. Windhoek has…
ReconAfrica’ Kavango West 1X Produced Natural Gas
ReconAfrica, which is looking for oil in the Kavango area, has produced natural gas to the surface from the Kavango West 1X discovery well. According to the Prospect Magazine, it marks the first hydrocarbons ever produced onshore in the…
Covering State Visit in Beijing as Media Liaison Officer: Media Perspective
By Jeronimo Kateya State visits are more than ceremonial exchanges. They are mediated historical events where diplomacy, digital and journalistic media, and public meaning intersect. In July 2026, I was accorded the rare opportunity by the Namibian Embassy in…
WELWITCHIA UNIVERSITY NKURE-NKURU CAMPUS ALUMNI AMONG THE HIGHEST EMPLOYED IN KAVANGO EAST
By: Stephanus Pombili Graduate employability remains one of the most important indicators of a university’s success. Beyond producing graduates, higher education institutions have a responsibility to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills, and professional values required by employers….
Namibia Sports Commission Pays N$774k in Reward Payments to Athletes
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), Dr. Simataa Mwiya, revealed that the Commission has paid the athletes that have represented Namibia a total of N$774,000 for their achievements during the first quarter of…
Africa needs $ 1.4 Billion to End Ebola
By: David Shoombe African governments have been informed that the continent needs US$1.4 billion to end the Ebola outbreak in central Africa. This was revealed during the African Union (AU) Extraordinary Session Assembly on Ending AIDS by 2030…
SADC Calls for Increased Investment in Energy Infrastructure …Africa trails with only 50% electrification rate
By: Helmut Mahongo The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration, Makombo N’Tumba, called for increased investment in energy infrastructure. N’Tumba said this in her introductory remarks at the recently held 44th Joint Meeting…
First-Ever Fishing Industry Sports & Wellness Games Proposed for October 2026
By: Staff Reporter Namibia’s fishing sector, long celebrated as an economic pillar but rarely recognised for the physical toll it takes on its workforce, is set to receive a show of appreciation. The Namibia Fisheries Intra Corporate Tournament…