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Do We Need a Tax System to Compel Non-Supportive Children?
By: Mathias Hangala Many parents continue to struggle to make ends meet, despite having worked tirelessly to raise and educate children who are now earning decent incomes. That said, several parents somewhat expect to be supported during…
Namibian cyclists gear up for the 21st Nedbank Desert Dash
By: Staff Writer Elite Namibian cyclists have expressed excitement as they look forward to the 21st Nedbank Desert Dash, which is set to take place from 5 to 6 December. The race, which will cover 401 km across the world’s…
36,260 Day-old Chicks Imported from SA in 2 Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the two months of September and October 2025, Namibia imported 36,260 day-old chicks as inputs for its poultry sector. This brings the year-to-date (January to October 2025) import of live birds to 376,161…
AU Promises to End Africa’s Raw Material Supply Role
By: David Shoombe Just one day after the end of the G20 Summit, African and European heads of state gathered in Luanda, Angola, to strengthen trade relations, claim funding for climate change impacts, and to end…
Redesign, Engage, and Enhance Policy Implementation – NPC
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In his address at the 2025 Public Policy Forum, the executive director of the National Planning Commission (NPC) I-Ben Nashandi, has told various offices, ministries and agencies (OMAs) not to use excuses that existing…
DBN Approves N$164 Million for Rosh Pinah Solar Park Expansion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has approved N$164 million to co-fund the expansion of the existing 5.4 MWp Rosh Pinah Solar Park in the //Kharas Region, the local development financier announced this week…
94-Year-Old Walks to Vote, Hoping for Change
By: Annakleta Haikera The local and regional elections held on Wednesday, 26 November 2025, came with surprises as more pensioners than youth were seen at different polling stations to cast their votes in the Kavango regions. …
Black Friday: A balancing act between opportunity and overspending
By: Selma Kaulinge Black Friday has become a fixture on Namibia’s retail calendar. It’s no longer just an imported concept, but a cultural and economic event shaping consumer behaviour across the country. For businesses, it is a…
Windhoek Road Maintenance Backlog to Cost Over N$2.7 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An assessment of the City of Windhoek road maintenance backlog is estimated to be more than N$2.7 billion, with insight indicating that the bill could be higher with increasing potholes and road damage. This…
Namibia Can Benefit from Qatar’s Energy Sector Expertise – Nandi-Ndaitwah
By: Mathias Hangala President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia stands to benefit from Qatar’s extensive experience in the oil and gas sector as the country prepares for a new era of petroleum development. She made the remarks last…