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//Kharas MSMEs Convene to Discuss Pressing Challenges
By: Mathias Hangala More than 30 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from the //Kharas Region gathered in Keetmanshoop to discuss key challenges affecting small businesses in the area. The consultation session, which is part of a…
Jiangxi Province’s Hidden Beauty
By: Dwight Links Five Namibian media and think tank representatives (including the author of this article) were part of an excursion to the Chinese province of Jiangxi. The aim was to observe how rural development has improved…
The Subsidised Education Concerns: Quality and Oversupply
By: David Shoombe In her maiden speech in Parliament, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made a proclamation of free tertiary education as of 2026 for all first-year students. This week, the Ministry of Education clarified who would qualify for…
IUM: An Institution Dedicated to Finding Namibia’s Solutions — IUM Researchers in Ghana
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands today not only as Namibia’s premier private university, but as an institution deeply committed to finding practical, research-driven solutions to the country’s most pressing challenges. Since its establishment, IUM…
Nam Imported N$125.2 Billion Worth of Goods in 10 months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Cumulatively, from January to the end of October 2025, Namibia has spent N$125.2 billion on goods from outside to meet local demands. At the same time, the country has cumulatively sold N$104.9 billion worth of…
Swakop Uranium and NamWater to Own Desalination Venture 70/30
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Updates on the country’s decision to develop a second large-scale desalination plant have revealed that negotiations between the two developers, Swakopmund Uranium and Namwater, have been finalised. The two entities have agreed to…
Free Tertiary Education Plan Won’t Include Everyone
By: Dwight Links Not everyone will qualify for the Subsidised Tertiary Education Program, with certain criteria to be put in place to decide who benefits. The Minister of Education, Sanet Steenkamp, explained this week that certain…
Resettled Farmer Details His Journey: The Importance of Access to Land
By: Mathias Hangala Emerging livestock farmer, Blasius Stephanus of Karasburg can finally call a piece of land his own. This came after benefiting from a resettlement programme. Stephanus was resettled on the Retreat Farm in the…
Men Account for Over 82% of Suicide Cases: Loss of Human Capital
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia recorded 542 suicide cases in the 2023/2024 reporting period, with men accounting for 449 of these deaths, equating to more than 82% of all suicide reports. This is a trend that has not…
A Thoughtful Approach To Car Buying
By: Amanda von Wielligh Buying a car is far more than a pivotal life decision that blends emotion with financial strategy. Whether you are acquiring your first vehicle or upgrading to meet evolving needs, the process demands the…