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SA to Prioritise Economic Diplomacy
South Africa has vowed to strengthen its economic diplomacy during its 2026 Foreign Policy Outlook. South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, stated last week that is not about whether the country should engage…
Patrice Motsepe: A Man on a Mission to Commercialise African Football
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Prior to the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco last weekend, the president of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, gave the world some insight into his plans to commercialise…
Namibia Primed for Renewable Adoption – IRENA
By: Dwight Links The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) views Namibia as the prime example of a fast-moving market that has placed emphasis on renewable energy adoption. These sentiments were shared at the recent IRENA 16th Assembly…
Public Funds for Projects, Not Personal Gain – Sankwasa
By: Annakleta Haikera Urban and Rural Development Minister, James Sankwasa, warned regional and local authorities against the misuse of budgetary allocations, noting that funds intended for infrastructure and developmental projects are often diverted for travel, subsistence allowances,…
Farmer Generates Approximately N$40,000 Annually from Guava Sales
By: Loise Shiimi Onesmus Germany Ndeumane, who holds an Advanced Diploma in Banking, Finance from the Namibian Institute of Bankers, spent five years searching for a secure job. Unfortunately, he often found himself either unemployed or only able…
Namibia Seeks to Work with the UAE on Climate Initiatives
By: Dwight Links Vice-President Lucia Witbooi has expressed that Namibia is seeking to work more with the United Arab Emirates on climate-based projects. “Namibia therefore seeks to deepen cooperation with the United Arab Emirates in the development…
Agri-Inflation Rose by 3.67% Year-On-Year
Agricultural inflation rose by 3.67% year-on-year (September 2024 to September 2025), mainly driven by sharp increases in key operating costs. The Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) revealed this in its 2025 Third Quarter Agri-Review. Animal health expenses were…
4-year Water Softening and Treatment Technologies Programme Completed
The Environment Investment Fund (EIF) has updated that it has completed the rolling out of water softening and treatment technologies for borehole sites in several regions across the country. The programme, which was a partnership with the Ministry…
N$6 Billion Domestic Market Exists for Fruits and Vegetables
The domestic fruit and vegetable market is valued at approximately N$2.3 billion annually, and presents vast opportunities valued at over N$6 billion. This is according to the Agronomic Board of Namibia. The Board said that despite challenges,…
IUM: Empowering Students for Global Impact and Social Change
By: Stephanus Pombili In a rapidly changing world where higher education must go beyond lectures and examinations, the International University of Management (IUM) has positioned itself as a transformative institution; one that empowers students not only academically, but…