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Are You a Teacher? Don’t Remain Stagnant at BETD: Advance with a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education (NQA Level 8) at Welwitchia University
By: Stephanus Pombili Many teachers today encounter significant challenges when attempting to further their studies. The beginning of the academic year, particularly January, is often financially strenuous, as it coincides with back-to-school obligations such as purchasing uniforms, groceries,…
Red Meat Diplomacy: Why Namibia Must Treat Cattle Like Crops
By: Albertus Aochamub In her 2026 State of the Nation Address, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the centrality of value addition to Namibia’s economic future. The livestock sector: Supports around 70% of livelihoods Sustains over 57,000 jobs across the…
Ondangwa to Allocate Around N$200,000 for Trade Fair Entertainment
By: Loise Shiimi This year, the Ondangwa Trade Fair will allocate around N$200,000 for entertainment, including performances by various artists. This announcement was made by Ondangwa Town Council chief executive officer Ismael Namugongo, during an interview with…
Nam Energy Delegation Visits Chinese Technology Hubs and Suppliers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A high-level technical delegation has been deployed to China in a strategic effort to accelerate Namibia’s renewable energy ambitions and green industrialisation agenda, according to an update from the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme. The…
Only N$5 Billion Invested in Unlisted Companies
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Between 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025, N$5 billion of the local pool of savings has been channelled to unlisted companies and projects, according to Namfisa. Unlisted companies or projects are…
Global Investment Fund Holds $290 Trillion in Capital
By: Mathias Hangala Dominic Wilhelm of the Global Trust Foundation in South Africa says the global investment fund holds approximately $290 trillion in capital annually, all seeking viable investment opportunities. He made these remarks while addressing an…
N$42.1 Million Telecommunications Infrastructure Allocated for Phase II
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has released the second phase subsidy to build mobile telecommunications infrastructure in rural areas and underserved areas. The regulator, through the Universal Service Fund (USF), will release…
30,960 Cattle Supplied for Slaughter and Live Export
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala From January to February 2026, cattle producers have supplied 30,960 head of cattle for slaughtering and live export, show statistics by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board. On a month-on-month basis, cattle marketing rose…
A Conversation With the Welwitchia University Education Programme Coordinator: Aligning Teacher Training With Job Market Needs
By: Stephanus Pombili In an insightful conversation with the Education Programme Coordinator at Welwitchia University, a clear and compelling picture emerges of a programme that is intentionally designed not only to educate, but to directly respond to the…
“War, Huh, What is It Good For?”
By: Gerhard van der Merwe Edwin Starr said it best: “War, huh, what is it good for?” Absolutely nothing. And it’s tempting to want to “choose a team” and argue who is right or who is…