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Establishing an Institute for Africa’s AI Revolution
By: Kehad Snydewel There is a global technological transformation underway, with AI at its heart. Namibia is perfectly positioned to be a frontrunner if it plans wisely. With a large young demographic eager to engage with the global digital economy,…
Around 40KM of Rail Line to be Constructed Every Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Ministry of Works and Transport has revealed that it will construct more than 40 KM of railway line every year for the next 5 years. This will translate into a new 250 KM…
Kavango Regions Seize 3,556 Illegal Planks in Two Years
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism confiscated 3,556 illegally harvested planks in the Kavango East and Kavango West Regions between 1 April 2025 and 31 March 2026 as part of their efforts to curb…
SADC Industrial Week Recap: Regional Ambition Needs Political Commitment and Implementation
By: Helmut Mahongo The Southern African Development Community (SADC) recently held its 9th Industrialisation Week in Durban, South Africa, from the 27th to the 31st of July. The event was convened under the theme: “Resilient, Sustainable and…
Namibia Moves to Align Qualifications with Future Economy
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Efforts to align and strengthen the national qualifications system to industrial needs have entered a new phase as the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) concludes its nationwide awareness campaign on the National Policy on Qualifications Standards….
Through my eyes: What Shanghai taught me
By: Hileni Inane As I sat in the audience watching my first ever acrobatic performance show at the Shanghai Circus World, one of the most talented performances I have seen by the way, I realised that the true…
Namibia Air Receives Operating License
The transport commission granted Namibia Air a five year license to operate and acquire airplanes. In July, through Government Gazette No. 8971, the Government of Namibia announced that its new national airline, Namibia Air, plans to acquire seven aircraft…
Close to 50% of Namibian Imports Use Sea Route
The latest international trade statistics show that the sea is a major transport route for Namibian imports. The figures show that imports via sea were valued at N$9.1 billion, representing a 49.6% share of the total import value of…
Land Fights Put Rural Economy Under Pressure
By: Peneyambeko Jonas The removal of illegal fences from Namibia’s communal areas has become a key issue in protecting and enabling grazing and arable land for all, as part of a broader goal to support livestock farming, household…
Govt Revives NAMAs with N$10million
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture has injected N$10 million to revive the Namibia Music Awards (NAMAs), marking the return of the country’s premier music competition. The announcement was made during the launch of…