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IMF to Avail Zero-Interest Loans for Africa’s Climate Resilience and Preparedness
By: Mathias Hangala The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced it will offer zero-interest loans to support Africa’s climate resilience and pandemic preparedness, as part of broader efforts to bolster long-term development on the continent. This announcement was…
IUM: Changing Lives and Developing Human Capital for Namibia’s Socio-Economic Growth
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) has emerged as one of Namibia’s most transformative educational institutions, playing a pivotal role in changing lives and developing human capital across the country. Since its establishment in…
The Economics of Road Infrastructure and Economic Growth
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka and Thokozani Saulosi One issue that continues to prevail in various African countries, including Namibia and Malawi, is the persistent assumption that constructing roads automatically translates into higher economic growth. While it would make sense…
Etunda Green Scheme to Harvest 400 Tons of Potatoes
By: Loise Shiimi The Etunda irrigation farm is currently in the process of harvesting its potato crop, with expectations of yielding 400 tons. The farm, under the Etunda Green Scheme, is located in Ruacana approximately 150 km…
PPP Investments Electrify 257 Homes in Karibib Settlement
By: Patemoshela Lukolo The Usab Informal Settlement in Karibib has been connected to the national grid, bringing power to 257 households through a joint initiative involving the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, Erongo RED, Navachab Gold Mine,…
Only 15% Benefit From Social Protection in Africa
By: Dwight Links A joint report released by the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) looking into community-based social protection initiatives showed that just over 15 percent of people in Central, East, Southern and…
NYDF Beneficiaries Advised to Use Loans Responsibly
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Region governor, Julius Hambyuka, encouraged beneficiaries of the Namibia Youth Development Fund (NYDF) to make responsible use of their allocated loans and contribute to job creation through their various initiatives. Hambyuka made…
55 Windhoek Residents Trained in Backyard Gardening
By: Mathias Hangala In a bid to boost food security and promote self-sufficiency, the City of Windhoek (CoW) recently spearheaded the backyard gardening training of 55 residents from Khomas’s Katutura Central and Tobias Hainyeko constituencies, who recently completed…
How The 8th Administration Can Create Jobs And Prosperity For The Nation
By: Daniel Hooft On the 23rd and 24th of October, Her Excellency the President will host Namibia’s inaugural Public-Private Forum. The desired outcome is to formulate and implement policies that accelerate economic activity and job creation. Almost two…
Dark Times Persist for the Beef Sector
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala For the nine months ending in August 2025, abattoirs sourcing locally for beef exports only slaughtered 89,466 head of cattle compared to 157,525 cattle slaughtered in the same period last year. This is according…