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Namibia Aiming to Tap into Space Science
By: Dwight Links Policymakers in the scientific community of Namibia are planning to develop the country’s first science-based legislation, paving the way for developments in research, science and innovation. At the World Space Week engagement held in…
Mergers and Acquisitions Generated N$34,04 million for Commission
By: Ngiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the past three financial years (2022/23 to 2024/25), requests to acquire or merger with another company in Namibia have generated N$34.04 million. Earlier this week, the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC/the Commission) revealed that merger…
Charcoal Production Not Without Challenges in Communal Areas
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Full-time charcoal producer Vitjitua Uaendere, based in the Okahandja district of the Otjozondjupa Region, notes how the growing industry is transforming the lives of workers and their communities, but success requires patience, dedication, and careful…
Horticulture Graduate Applies Skills into Gardening
By: Annakleta Haikera 24 year-old Magdalena Jose, a farmer’s apprentice at the Rundu Salem Green Scheme Project, is proving that hard work, passion, and perseverance go a long way in creating financial independence and community empowerment. Magdelena’s…
Sir Seretse Khama Honoured With Street Name
By: Mathias Hangala In a gesture celebrating regional unity and shared history, Namibia has officially renamed Feld Street in Windhoek in honour of Botswana’s founding President, Sir Seretse Khama. The street renaming ceremony took place yesterday, on the sidelines of…
Namib Poultry Introduces Automated Sorting for Broiler Breeders – German Innovation to Improve Uniformity and Flock Performanc
A new chapter in African poultry farming has begun: For the first time, an automated sorting machine for broiler breeder flocks has successfully been implemented in Namibia. The system, developed by Agri Advanced Technologies GmbH (AAT), a subsidiary of…
Credit Rating Agencies Not Yielding to Continental Analysts
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala An analysis of rating actions and commentaries issued by international credit rating agencies (CRAs) on African countries has revealed that they have refused to invest in-country analysts through physical presence in Africa. According to the African…
Farmers Call to be Equipped With Latest Technology
By: Mathias Hangala Local farmers like Penepandulo Filemon, a mushroom farmer, believe that equipping Namibian farmers with modern farming technology is essential for improving productivity, creating jobs, and building a sustainable agricultural sector. Filemon argues that traditional farming methods…
Zimbabwe Praised on its Economic Recovery
By: David Shoombe The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised Zimbabwe for its macroeconomic stability due to improved agricultural and mining sector revenues and the tightening of its monetary policy. According to the IMF 2025 Article IV consultation…
Ministries Update Standing Committee on Youth Interventions
By: Dwight Links The Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Development met with representatives from the ministries of Education (MEIYSAC) and International Relations & Trade for an update on national youth interventions. The meeting…