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UCI President Hopes for Africa to Produce World Champion
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) president, David Lappartient, stated that his wish is for Africa to produce a world champion within the next 10 years. Lappartient has been a proponent of growing the sport on the…
US Executive Orders Have Become a Monthly Tradition
By: Dwight Links September followed other months in a raft of announcements from the United States head of state, Donald J. Trump, transmitted to the known world for all. More executive orders were signed to kick the…
In Uncertain Times Investing Outcomes Trump Headlines
By: Neville Ntema Against the backdrop of global markets in flux, imagine an investor nervously scrolling through their phone, eyes darting over headlines filled with policy changes, geopolitical tensions, and consumer behaviour shifts. Each alert brings a fresh…
Live Export Dependence a Structural Vulnerability
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Experts from the agricultural unions are recommending that the country incentivises its meat value-adding systems to reduce live export and retain some of its cattle within the local value chain, adding that “Namibia’s heavy reliance on live…
NUST Unveils Digital Arts Department
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s science-oriented university, NUST, unveiled a new department aimed at developing the creative and innovative spaces of the untapped Namibian economy. Aptly named the Digital Arts and Animation department, which starts off with short…
Fuel Stations Urged to Embrace EV Charging Ports
By: Loise Shiimi Economist Josef Kefas Sheehama has advised entrepreneurs, particularly those who operate fuelling service stations, to begin installing charging ports for electric vehicles (EVs). He believes this initiative presents a valuable opportunity, rather than solely…
David Namwandi Trust – Helping Namibian Athletes Thrive
By: Hee-Dee Walenga A week ago, Flame “Special One” Nangolo beat Steve Bagwasi from Botswana to successfully defend his WBO Africa Junior Lightweight title and remain undefeated (14-0). Nangolo fought against Bagwasi at the Roman Catholic Hall in…
Rundu Home to 641 Street Vendors – Women Lead the Hustle
By: Annakleta Haikera As dawn breaks over Rundu, hundreds of women are already making their way into town, balancing baskets of vegetables on their heads or hopping into cabs to secure a trading spot. By the time the sun rises,…
Namibia Lost 36 International Conferences This Year
By: Gerhard Van Der Merwe Despite launching the Namibia Convention Bureau last year to position our country as a destination for MICE – Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions, the country is still struggling to attract international conferences. …
Eenhana Community Embraces IUM: Start Your Nursing Journey at IUM Eenhana Campus
By Stephanus Pombili On 11 March 2025, the International University of Management (IUM) proudly inaugurated its Eenhana Campus, a milestone event graced by distinguished leaders including IUM Founder and Visionary, Prof. David Namwandi, the then Ohangwena Regional Governor Hon….