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Local Traveller Encourages Namibians to Embrace Local Tourism
By: Loise Shiimi Anelie Petrus, a passionate Namibian traveller dedicated to exploring her own country, advocates for fellow Namibians to prioritise local tourism over waiting for international tourists to discover Namibia. In an interview with Eagle…
Study at IUM Coastal Campus on Government-Funded Free Education
By: Stephanus Pombili Nestled in one of Namibia’s most scenic and economically vibrant coastal towns, the International University of Management (IUM) Coastal Campus offers students a unique opportunity to pursue higher education through government-funded free education while enjoying…
“This Tour Changed My Life “ – iShowSpeed Ends Africa Tour With Namibia
Hee-Dee Walenga 20-year-old global internet sensation, Darren Watkins Jr, otherwise known as iShowSpeed, ended his historic 20-country Africa tour in the Land of the Brave with two livestreams that were originally scheduled to take place in early January. Watkins Jr…
Geo-Economic Confrontation an Immediate Threat
By: Dwight Links The World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Risks Report of 2026 outlines a myriad of imminent risks that can unravel what the world has achieved in the last 50 years since World War 2, all within…
Building Plans Decline by 35.7% in December 2025
By: Loise Shiimi According to the latest report from the Bank of Namibia, activity in the construction sector decreased year-on-year during the third quarter, primarily due to a contraction in private construction work. The report indicated that…
Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme to Boost Seasonal Employment
By: Annakleta Haikera The Uvhungu-Vhungu Green Scheme in the Kavango East Region expects to employ up to 100 seasonal workers during this year’s harvesting period, as maize production at the scheme continues to improve. Acting farm manager…
Sport at the WEF…What Was the Purpose?
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The recently concluded World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland saw the five-day congregation of the world’s most powerful leaders. Whilst the forum exists to discuss the world’s economic issues, sport was also on the agenda….
MTC, MVA Fund Hand Shaanika Nashilongo SSS 8 New Classrooms
By: Loise Shiimi Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), through its Rural Schools Projects initiative, has partnered with the MVA Fund to construct eight (8) new classrooms at Shaanika Nashilongo Senior Secondary School in Omusati Region. This initiative aims…
Olympic Committee Celebrates Young Athletes
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) hosted an event on Friday evening to celebrate the young Namibian athletes who competed at the 4th African Youth Games in Angola last December. Team Namibia put on…
Grain Self-Sufficiency Decreased Last Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A summary of the country’s maize production from the 2024/25 harvesting year has revealed that the grains’ (white maize, wheat, and pearl millet) self-sufficiency rate decreased to 8%. According to the Namibia Agronomic Board’s (NAB)…