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Paving the Road to a Safer, Smarter Namibia: The Role of Tech in Transport Modernisation
By: Reuben Williams Namibia stands at a critical juncture. As the nation pursues its vision of economic growth and greater social development, the efficiency and reliability of its transport sector are non-negotiable. An outdated system can be a drag on…
Mixed Feelings About Oil & Gas Industry
By: Dwight Links Researchers from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) have captured stakeholders’ mixed sentiments towards the emerging oil and gas industry. The recent research findings regarding oil and gas have revealed a variety of…
Witbooi Encourages Innovation and Investment at Rundu Trade Fair
By: Annakleta Haikera Vice President Lucia Witbooi, during the official opening of the 8th Rundu Annual Trade Fair (RATF) on Tuesday, highlighted the importance of platforms that drive economic growth and community development. “The Rundu Annual Trade…
CoW Launches Community-Led ‘Clean Skip’ Competition
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW), through its Solid Waste Management Division, has launched the Clean Skip Containers Competition, a community-driven campaign aimed at promoting cleanliness, encouraging responsible waste disposal, and empowering residents to take ownership…
Ncuncuni Inspector Calls for Schools to Embrace Gardening
By: Annakleta Haikera Nicodemus Tjakula, the Inspector of Education for the Ncuncuni circuit, on Friday urged all schools in the Kavango West Region with access to water to start school gardens. He highlighted that school gardens are…
Continuous Upskilling Can Enhance Professionals’ Relevance
By: Dwight Links Coursera’s ‘Learners Outcome Report’ notes that the professional landscape is currently evolving at a pace where employees would continuously have to upskill in order to stay relevant in the sectors they find themselves in. …
IUM: A University Dedicated to its People’s Future
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) remains one of the fastest-growing institutions of higher learning in Namibia. Over the years, IUM has not only educated thousands of Namibians, but has also contributed immensely to the…
From the Mine to the Macro: Why My Seat on this UNIDO Jury is a Testament to Africa’s Sustainable Future
By: Zenzi N Awases For as long as I can remember, I have been a builder. As a geologist, I learned to read the story of the earth, written in rock layers and mineral deposits. But I soon realized that…
Only 37% of Nam’s Power Produced Locally in August
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala In August 2025, own generation contributed 37.4 percent (141 962 MWh) of the total electricity supplied to the domestic economy, while imports made up the remaining 62.6 percent (237 734 MWh). The preceding month, July 2025, the…
Omburu Battery Storage Received its Power Conversion System
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s first utility-scale battery storage project has received some of its eight (8) Power Conversion Systems (PCS), the country’s power utility updated last week. According to NamPower updates, the PCS containers will be used to convert Alternating…