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Govt to Keep N$839,3 Million of GC26 Bond
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Some of the investors in the GC26 government bond have opted to have the government keep N$839,3 million of their investments for more years. This will be done by switching to the other 10 long-term bonds that…
235 Vessels Fishing in Nam Waters
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Annakleta Haikera Currently, there is a fleet of 235 vessels on Namibian waters catching fish and other marine resources, feeding 30 onshore processing plants. These vessels and processing plants have earned N$27.9 billion in the past…
Breeding Bull Sells for N$157,000 at Genetics Auction
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Competitive bidding at the Namibia Genetics Auction drove prices for breeding bulls and heifers, with the highest-selling bull reaching N$157,000. An overall average bull price of N$67,129 was recorded at the auction. The 2025 Namibia Genetics Auction…
Pupkewitz Goldwagen Expands to the North
By: Loise Shiimi Pupkewitz Goldwagen has opened its second branch in Ondangwa, following its main branch in Windhoek. Anton Westraadt, Managing Director of Pupkewitz Motors, expressed his appreciation for the expansion into the northern region. “With 30,000 parts associated with…
Cautious Optimism Placed on Youth Fund
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Business and economic leaders have expressed cautious optimism over the recently announced N$257 million National Youth Fund (NYF), describing it as a potential game-changer for youth entrepreneurship if managed effectively. Businessman Johannes Robert, a boilermaker by profession,…
Namibia Hosts 2025 Global Policy Forum, Financial Inclusion at the Forefront
By: Hee-Dee Walenga From 2-5 September, the financial world will gather in Namibia for the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum (GPF) under this year’s theme ‘Empowering Society, Enabling Growth.’ Namibia has been a member of the AFI…
Successful First Harvest for Banana Growers
By: Loise Shiimi Beginner banana growers are making strides in cultivating bananas without encountering significant issues. Ndeyapo Haitembu, a beginner banana grower from the Ohangwena Region, began her cultivation trials in 2023. She shared her experiences and successful harvest for…
CRAN Assessment Reveals Deep Internet Connectivity Gaps
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A comprehensive site verification exercise across nine regions under the Universal Service Fund (USF) revealed a picture of little or no connectivity in these areas. The verification process targeted 25 institutions, comprising 23 schools and two clinics,…
Sinimbo Calls for Investment Drive in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo has called for the urgent establishment of a Regional Investment Committee (RIC) to unlock the region’s vast economic potential. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement meeting with the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development…
Infrastructure, Learning Woes at Rundu School
By: Annakleta Haikera Ngcove Junior Primary School in Rundu, Kavango East Region, continues to face dire infrastructure and learning challenges more than five years after its establishment. The school accommodates over 412 learners, including more than 85 marginalised pupils from…