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Biosafety Act on GMO Products Under Review
By: Dwight Links New developments in the food and seeds production have necessitated the review of the Biosafety Act (2006), as more modification in plants and animals takes place. The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST)…
Welwitchia University School Of Law: Your Legal Career Journey Starts Here
By: Stephanus Pombili Welwitchia University, formerly known as Welwitchia Health Training Centre, has successfully transitioned into a fully-fledged university after attaining university status in 2024. This transformation has positioned the institution as one of the emerging key players…
Namibia’s Digital Oil Revolution: Powering a New Energy Frontier
By: Helene Vosloo Namibia stands at the threshold of a transformative era. With major oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin, the country is rapidly emerging as a global energy frontier. Yet, beyond physical resources, it is the…
Namibia Air Feasibility Study Has Been Completed
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A feasibility study to assess the commercial viability of reviving the national airline under Namibia Air has been completed, shared Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi in Parliament. The country’s first airline was liquidated due to…
AI Carbon Footprint Flagged
By: Dwight Links The ‘Environmental Cost of AI’s Energy Use: Carbon, Water and Land Footprints’ report from the UN University’s Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) points to the impact of the rapid global artificial intelligence (AI) developments….
Telecom Namibia Requires Significant Capital Investment – CRAN
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An assessment by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has revealed that no short-term interventions will cure the present deficiencies in Telecom Namibia’s operation. CRAN stated the long-term sustainability of Telecom Namibia “requires significant capital…
43 African Countries Met to Discuss Skills Development
By: Dwight Links The Sub-Saharan Africa Skills and Apprenticeship Stakeholders Network (SASASNET) is a 43-country continental platform focused on improving skills and apprenticeship systems, especially within informal economies. Namibia participated in the SASASNET conference in Nigeria this week. The…
Zimbabwe Takes Seat on UN Security Council, Calls for Global Peace
By: David Shoombe Africa’s representation in international decision-making has been strengthened after Zimbabwe was elected on Wednesday as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Zimbabwe was elected unopposed to represent the African Group and will…
NNOC Announces Team Namibia for 2026 Commonwealth Games
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) announced the delegation that will be representing Namibia at the 23rd edition of Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Over 3,000 athletes representing 74 nations and territories will compete for top honours…
Leading Managed Care, Building Healthier Futures
By: Dantago Garosas An important shift in healthcare means moving beyond simply paying for treatment and placing greater focus on helping members stay healthy for longer. That focus remains critical. However, there is another part of that journey…