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Namib Poultry Introduces Automated Sorting for Broiler Breeders – German Innovation to Improve Uniformity and Flock Performanc
A new chapter in African poultry farming has begun: For the first time, an automated sorting machine for broiler breeder flocks has successfully been implemented in Namibia. The system, developed by Agri Advanced Technologies GmbH (AAT), a subsidiary of…
Credit Rating Agencies Not Yielding to Continental Analysts
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An analysis of rating actions and commentaries issued by international credit rating agencies (CRAs) on African countries has revealed that they have refused to invest in-country analysts through physical presence in Africa. According to the African…
Farmers Call to be Equipped With Latest Technology
By: Mathias Hangala Local farmers like Penepandulo Filemon, a mushroom farmer, believe that equipping Namibian farmers with modern farming technology is essential for improving productivity, creating jobs, and building a sustainable agricultural sector. Filemon argues that traditional farming methods…
Zimbabwe Praised on its Economic Recovery
By: David Shoombe The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised Zimbabwe for its macroeconomic stability due to improved agricultural and mining sector revenues and the tightening of its monetary policy. According to the IMF 2025 Article IV consultation…
Ministries Update Standing Committee on Youth Interventions
By: Dwight Links The Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Development met with representatives from the ministries of Education (MEIYSAC) and International Relations & Trade for an update on national youth interventions. The meeting…
Netball on the Cusp of Turning Professional
By: Dwight Links Netball is on the verge of becoming one of Namibia’s first-ever professional sporting codes, as Netball Namibia and MTC announce plans for this significant development are in the pipeline. “Starting from next season,…
Increasing Number of Learners in Kavango West to Enroll in IUM
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) continues to emerge as the preferred destination for higher education among Grade 11 and 12 learners in the Kavango West Region. Recent engagements with secondary schools in the…
Let Namibia’s Oil Discoveries Be a Blessing
By: John Steytler Namibia is on the cusp of a historic transformation with recent offshore oil discoveries; the country has the potential to become one of Africa’s major energy producers. In previous articles, wearing my economist’s hat, I spoke of…
Nam Generated Only 40% of its Energy in September
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In September 2025, the country’s own generation provided 39.9 percent (160,531 MWh) of the total electricity supplied to the domestic economy as compared to July 2025, while imports accounted for the remaining 60.1 percent (242,151 MWh). This…
Pig Farmer Notes Rising Demand for Pork
By: Loise Shiimi Hilda Namwenyo, a pig farmer from Okahao in the Omusati Region, passionately affirms that demand for pig meat is on the rise and believes that venturing into this sector is commercially viable. In an interview with Eagle…