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Oshakati Premier Electric Proposes a 4.19%Tariff Increase
By: Loise Shiimi Oshakati Premier Electric (OPE) and electricity distributor in the north mostly for Oshakati, has asked for a 4.19% increase in electricity tariffs. This proposal was made open to residents and other stakeholders for discussion….
AI a Double Edged Sword
By: David Shoombe Academics, lawyers and leaders of non-governmental organisations presented their views on Artificial Intelligence (AI) as offering unprecedented opportunities and formidable human rights challenges. They expressed their views this week at an event organised by…
NAOPE advocates for Inclusive Education in Namibia
By: Joseph Jeremia The National Organization of Parents in Education (NAOPE) has issued a call for greater inclusivity in the nation’s educational system. During an interview with Eagle Fm, NAOPE’s Founder and interim president, Paulus Mbandu Hawanga, emphasised…
Why Energy Poverty is Namibia’s Invisible and Hidden Emergency
By: Helena Tashiya Walenga The SWAPO Party Implementation Plan (SMIP) 2025–2030 sets out an ambitious vision: an economically transformed Namibia with thriving rural economies, empowered youth, universal healthcare and education, and equitable housing access. At face value, it is…
Rwanda Primed to Host 2025 UCI Road World Championships
By: Hee-Dee Walenga In 2021, Kigali was officially announced as the host city of the prestigious competition during the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) Road World Championships in Leuven, Belgium. The 103-year old road cycling competition is set to…
Nkure-Nkuru Community Praise the Presence of IUM Campus: Mpandu Ootate Prof. Namwandi.
By Stephanus Pombili In 2015, a significant transformation occurred in the heart of the Kavango West Region when the International University of Management (IUM) officially launched its Nkure-Nkuru Campus. What began as a humble academic initiative with fewer than 60…
Proper Grain Storage Can Improve Food Security- Analysts
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Households and commercial producers are urged to invest in proper storage facilities to sustain the shelf life and quality of their grain to improve food security. The country’s crop-producing regions are currently harvesting after plenty of rainfall,…
Economic Diplomacy Must Address Domestic Issues
By: David Shoombe Political and public policy analysts are recommending Namibian diplomats that represent the country in economic diplomacy negotiations to use the platform to solve domestic issues by attracting relevant investments. This call comes as China is showcasing its…
Beverage Production and Export Declines in March 2025
By: Shawn Uiseb Namibia’s beverage sector experienced notable declines in production and trade during March 2025, according to the latest report from the Namibia Statistics Agency. The Beverage Production Composite Index, which tracks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, fell by…
Govt Backs Its Raw Skin Export Levy Reduction
By: Loise Shiimi The government has backed its decisions to reduce the export levy on raw animal skins and those with little value addition to be exported, saying it is a strategic reform. Last month, the Ministry of Finance announced…