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Mining Still Anchoring Oranjemund Economy … as Skorpion Zinc’s 2024 Closure Haunts Workers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Diamond mining is still sustaining Oranjemund, preventing it from turning into a ghost town. This sentiment was shared by parliamentarian Justina Jonas during her keynote address on behalf of the Minister of Mines and Energy, Modestus…
Eagles Kick-Off FNB Tri-Series with a Win Over Proteas
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s men’s cricket national team, the FNB Eagles, beat South Africa by 18 runs at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground in the opening fixture of the 2026 FNB Tri-Series. The series features Namibia, South Africa,…
New Mines Usher in Positive Prospects … all minerals recording a windfall
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala According to the Chamber of Mines, beyond the immediate production cycle that is mixed, the medium-term outlook remains considerably positive due to the new mines. The Chamber expressed its optimism in the Monthly Mining Update for…
DM-For-Price Culture Limits Digital Business Growth
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Upcoming entrepreneurs who post their businesses online without prices and asking potentile clients to direct message them for prices are found to be not serious about trading. “If you are interested in our products, DM for…
Light Commercial Vehicles Lead Strong July Vehicle Sales
By: Dwight Links For five months in a row, the vehicle sales sector has produced strong performance numbers in terms of new vehicle sales. A report by Simonis Storm investment firm outlines that the year has produced 9,380 units…
Jobs Yet to Show Despite the Countless Handshakes
By: Erastus Andreas Namibia has been signing and announcing various commercial and diplomatic agreements from South Africa to China. Conferences are frequently happening, however, the unemployed are yet to see job opportunities. Most of the agreements and dialogues are…
Cocoa’s Future in Africa and its Weak Enabling Environment
By: Dwight Links A recent webinar that explored the prospects and untapped potential of the cocoa value chain in Africa singled out enabling infrastructure as the single most common hurdle faced by the sector’s progress. The discussion was organised…
Governor Promotes Food Security Through ‘Governor’s Garden’
By: Annakleta Haikera What was once an unused piece of land at the Kavango East Governor’s Office has been transformed into a vegetable garden. The garden is now providing employment opportunities to six young people, who are gaining…
Aquaculture in Namibia: A Strategic Pillar for Industrialization, Water Resource Development and Sustainable Economic Growth
By: Hiskia Asino Namibia’s pursuit of economic diversification and industrialization under the leadership of President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah presents a timely opportunity to unlock the full potential of the country’s natural resources. While recent discoveries in the mining, oil…
Our SRC Katima Mulilo Campus Has This to Say! Come Study at WU!
By: Stephanus Pombili Meet Adelheid Amadhila, a young and ambitious second-year Bachelor of Nursing and Midwifery Science student at Welwitchia University (WU). Originally from Outapi in the Omusati Region, Adelheid is not only committed to her academic journey but…