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NTLA Claims Win, While Hyphen and RWE Says no link
By: Dwight Links The Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) and Namibia’s hydrogen industry have locked horns over the accuracy of the withdrawal of the German energy company Rheinisch-Westfälische Elektrizitätswerk (RWE). A consortium supporting the NTLA stated that the withdrawal of…
Road between Gwashamba & Sun Square Malls to Cost N$14.5 Million
By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council officially commenced construction on the Extension 7 Road, which will connect Gwashamba Mall to Sun Square Mall and provide access to the main road. Ismael Namgongo, CEO of the Ondangwa Town Council, announced…
Key Strategies for SMEs Lasting Financial Stability
By: Eddie King As the backbone of Namibia’s economy, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) fuel job creation and innovation and bring vital diversity to our markets. Effective financial management within these businesses is beneficial and essential for sustaining…
Namibia’s Economic Defence Mode in 2025
By: David Shoombe The founding fathers of the Namibian Constitution had a dream in mind to bring an end to Namibians’ struggles and end exploitation of all kinds, building a nation that is united, prosperous, having equal rights…
SMEs Drowning in Compliance Burdens
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala A competition assessment report done for the country’s competition watchdog has found more than 10 laws enhancing compliance burden asymmetry in the Namibian economy. The results of the report were presented to stakeholders last…
2025 UCI Road World Championships: A Reminder For Africa to Compete Instead of Participate
By: Hee-Dee Walenga From 21-28 September 2025, Kigali, Rwanda made global sporting history by being the first African country to host an Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) World Championship in the international body’s 125-year history. The atmosphere in Kigali was electric…
Eight Crops Closed for Importation in October
By: Loise Shiimi Following a prolonged period during which frost negatively impacted many crops, resulting in only six varieties being banned from importation in August, a positive development seems to have formed. From 1 to 30 October,…
Nkurenkuru-Nepara Road Open, RA Eyes Second Phase Completion
By: Annakleta Haikera The Nkurenkuru–Nepara road in the Kavango West Region has officially been opened after the completion of the first phase of the project, valued at about N$29 million. Roads Authority (RA) Board chairperson, Martin Kambulu,…
Etosha Fire Attributed to Failed Firebreaks
By: Dwight Links The Charcoal Association of Namibia (CAoN) has placed blame squarely on resettlement farms not adhering to the firebreak standards in the production of charcoal as the cause of the Etosha wildfire. According to the CAoN,…
Know Your IUM Alumni Civil Servants
By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) continues to prove its critics wrong by producing graduates who are not only employable, but also thriving in Namibia’s civil service. One shining example is Fimanekeni Pombili Phillipus,…