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Monetary Policy Effectiveness Tested in Brazil
By: Ngiinomenwa-vali Hangala An analysis by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week has revealed some market anomaly in the Brazilian economy, where credit growth was strong despite a high repo rate, prompting questions on the effectiveness of…
Eagles Beat Proteas in Historic Matchup
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Cricket Namibia officially opened the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground on Saturday afternoon by beating the world-famous South African Proteas by 4 wickets in a T20I matchup in Windhoek. The fixture acted as the official opening of…
English and RME Sustaining an Oppressive Education
By: Efraim Shimbali The introduction of formal education in Namibia, particularly under colonial rule—first by Germany and later under the South African apartheid administration—was not designed to empower the indigenous population. Rather, it was strategically used as a…
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…