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N$92 Billion of GIPF Pension Savings Invested Locally
By: Loise Shiimi The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has committed N$17.2 billion of the pension savings it has collected from public employees to local investment between 2020 and 2025. Of this total commitment, N$12.8 billion has…
Windhoek Informal Businesses Crippled by Credit in January
By: David Shoombe Although it contributes to about 26.5% of the national GDP, the informal economy faces numerous challenges, particularly in business operations. The economic structure of Windhoek is shaped by both the formal and informal sectors,…
Namibian Universities Planning Their Own AI Policies
By: Dwight Links The University of Namibia (UNAM) and the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) are planning their own artificial intelligence (AI) policies in response to recent developments in its utilisation. AI has become the…
Caution: Foreign Investment in Agriculture and Food Security
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka As the call to boost food security enhances, so has the call for foreign investment. However, there is one aspect of foreign investment that we need to diligently look at and take a stance: how…
Govt Borrowed Over N$8 Billion From Domestic Market in Past 7 Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The government has cumulatively borrowed a total of N$149.0 billion from domestic lenders/investors as at the end of January 2026, the Bank of Namibia’s domestic debt updates show. This represents an increase of more…
Namibia Tops Africa’s Mining Potential List
By: David Shoombe Despite the decline in global diamond demand, Namibia’s mining sector continues to show strong potential in Africa, particularly in rare earth and critical minerals. Mining Review Africa 2026 ranks Namibia number one among African countries…
Rundu Communities Lack Basic Infrastructure Post-Independence
By: Annakleta Haikera More than three decades after Namibia’s independence, residents of Rundu and its surrounding informal settlements continue to live without reliable access to clean water and proper road infrastructure, a situation community members describe as inhumane…
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…