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One Million Trees to Be Planted by 2030 & 2 Million by 2035
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The proposed National Strategy on Tree Planting 2026–2035 draft sets a target of planting and maintaining one million trees by 2030 and two million by 2035. This was revealed by the Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism,…
Education is not a Competition, it is a Defence Against Illiteracy
By: Noah Jonas As graduation ceremonies continue across Namibia, the country celebrates academic achievements and the dedication of graduates. However, an important question remains: Are we producing graduates who meet our socio-economic needs, or are we simply competing to accumulate…
President and Namport Reiterate Accountable Use of N$90m NFA Sponsorship
Hee-Dee Walenga The National Port Authority in Namibia (Namport) has given new life to Namibian football by handing over N$90 million to the Namibian Football Association (NFA) at N$30 million per year for the next three years. However, the President…
N$146m Housing Injection for Low-Income Earners
Annakleta Haikera The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia has received N$146 million to provide housing for more low-income earners and vulnerable communities across the country. The funding was provided by the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development during the 2025/26…
“Fake News” Entrepreneurs Face Legal Warning
Peneyambeko Jonas Social media users who create and spread false or defamatory information about other people could face legal consequences, lawyer Sisa Namandje has warned. Namandje, the Founder and Senior Director of Sisa Namandje & Co. Inc., was speaking at…
France and China Scoop Up Nam’s Aug Yellow Cake
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala China and France have paid N$3.4 billion for the uranium produced in Namibia during the month of August 2026. This is according to the August 2026 trade statistics compiled by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The two…
Capricorn Foundation Commits Nearly a Million to Community-based Projects
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Capricorn Foundation has committed to investing N$980,000 to support 10 community-based projects across Namibia through its Vulnerability Initiatives Focus Area. The foundation announced this during its renewed partnership with Imago Dei this week. Imago Dei is…
NamPower Bets on Digitalisation to Build a Smarter, More Efficient Utility
Photo: Patricia Coetzee (NAMPA) By: Staff Reporter NamPower intends to make digitalisation a central part of its transformation over the next five years, according to its Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) for 2026–2030. It indicated that it will be…
Funeral Cover Leads Nam’s 2.4 million Long-term Insurance Covers
Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala As of the second quarter of 2026, Namibians have taken out or are putting money aside for 2.4 million long-term insurance covers. From the first quarter of 2026 to the second, they increased by 2.8%. This is according…
Sport Helps Police Officers Cope with Job Stress
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Football is proving to be more than a competition. It has become an important outlet for dealing with the psychological demands of law enforcement, where long hours, exposure to difficult situations and the pressure of protecting the…