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Namibia stole SA’s oil shine

CHAMWE KAIRA South African Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, has accused foreign funded groups of blocking development in South Africa and hiding behind protecting the envi...
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Investigative journalist not a member of PDM

Hertta-Maria Amutenya Investigative journalist Sonja Smith, who made it to the list of National Assembly candidates of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) for 2025-2029, is not a card-carrying m...

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Residents cry foul as wealthy individuals build shacks for profit

Stefanus Nashama Windhoek is struggling with the mushrooming of the number of shacks that are often believed to belong to people in need of land. However, the situation is not as straightforwar...
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Walvis Bay rolls out road overhaul to enhance trade and connectivity

Niël Terblanché In an effort to improve infrastructure and boost economic growth, the Walvis Bay municipality has launched a major road rehabilitation project. The groundbreaking ceremony, held...
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Shifeta urges communities to avoid division over conservancies

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The minister of environment, forestry, and tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has called on the leaders of conservancies and community forests to avoid dividing communities along trib...
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No prosecution in the Phalaphala case

Ester Mbathera The South African National Prosecution Authority (NPA) has decided not to prosecute in the case of theft from the Phala Phala Farm. The NPA spokesperson, Mthunzi Mhaga, said that...
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Namibia takes decisive steps to combat infectious diseases

Niël Terblanché With the expected launch of the finalised Sustainability Roadmap and National Operational Plan (NOP) for healthcare during World AIDS Day in December 2024, Namibia is set to make s...
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Itula condemns student appointments to parliament

Stefanus Nashama The leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), Panduleni Itula,, has condemned the appointment of a student to parliament, describing it as abuse. This comes after Sw...

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Namibian Navy celebrates cooperation with Brazilian counterpart

Niël Terblanché The Namibian Navy proudly commemorated 20 years since its inception its long-standing ally, the Brazilian Navy. In a congratulatory message, the Brazilian Navy expressed its pri...
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Maize imports stood at 5 700 tonnes in September

CHAMWE KAIRA While South Africa’s maize production is down 22% from the last season because of the tough mid-summer drought to an expected harvest of 12,8 million metric tonnes, South Africa has c...
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The digital landscape is ever evolving

EMILIA EINO Namibia is experiencing is the rise of E-commerce. Over the past few years, E-commerce has become an integral part of our lives, providing us with a plethora of benefits. This article ...
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Diamond prices decline in September

CHAMWE KAIRA Diamond prices fell in September as the market continued to suffer from an oversupply, Rapaport Group said this week. Indian manufacturers reduced rough-buying and polished product...
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Petrol prices to help ease inflation

Looking ahead, Namibia's inflation is expected to continue easing, supported primarily by the Ministry of Mines and Energy’s recent decision to reduce fuel prices for October 2024. Petrol prices h...
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Stand-alone off-grid solar solutions needed

Off-grid solar energy is emerging as a game-changer for Southern Africa's power challenges. Patrick Tonui, Head of Policy and Regional Strategy at GOGLA, is at the forefront of this revolution. In a ...