As foreign investment levels continue to flow into Namibia, concerns are mounting about the lack of local engagement and knowledge among Namibian entrepreneurs. Despite a wealth of opportunities available, many locals remain unaware of the heightened potential that resides within their own economy. CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Nangula Uaandja...
LÜDERITZ’s – Lüderitz economy is expected to grow massively due to new developments en route, but this comes with a pressing concern of lack of affordable housing and adequate office space for businesses, particularly in the oil and gas sector. The mayor of Lüderitz, Phillippus Balhao, has thus called for urgent action to address these...
Over a month ago, on 6 August, Ukraine launched a major incursion into the Russian border region of Kursk. Despite initial advances, this offensive was doomed to fail. Indeed, there was something of a kamikaze attack about it, as some observers, this one included, pointed out at the time. Fielding brigades of its most experienced...
The collapse of a dam in north-eastern Nigeria has caused severe flooding, destroyed thousands of homes and worsened a dire humanitarian crisis. The flooding in Borno state has affected a million people, the state governor said on Wednesday, straining resources as authorities scramble to rescue residents and place them in temporary shelters. A video of...
Lahja Nashuuta A total of 44 local authorities could not account for public resources entrusted to them after failing to comply with basic accounting principles as required by the law. This is after 21 local authorities, seven municipalities and 16 village councils failed to submit their 2022-2023 financial reports as per Sections 87 (1) and (2)...
Auleria Wakudumo KHORIXAS – A 62-year-old man from the Donkerhoek informal settlement in Khorixas, whose shack is made from old bed wires and springs as well as car parts, says community members do not respect him, while some use his shack as a public toilet. Ellie Nabeb said apart from using his shack as a...
Since 2021, 220 men have committed suicide in the Omusati region, official statistics show. During the same period, 57 women also committed suicide.In 2021, 46 men committed suicide, while in 2022, the number increased to 61. In 2023, the number went up to 75 men. So far this year, 38 men have reportedly committed suicide...
The Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) announced that the squad selected to represent Namibia at next year’s African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region Five Games will be revealed soon. Namibia is set to host the regional games in June next year. In preparation, the NSC held its National Youth Games (NYG) this past weekend to select...
The Namibia Correctional Service (NCS), defending champions of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL), solidified their position as league leaders this past weekend by overcoming their closest rivals. NCS secured maximum points, defeating Mighty Gunners 47-27 on Saturday, followed by a hard-fought 41-39 victory against second-placed Namibia Navy. These wins placed NCS firmly at...
Newly-appointed French and Venezuelan ambassadors to Namibia aim to strengthen cooperation, with a focus on trade, investment, cultural exchange and educational partnerships. The two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House yesterday, outlining their respective countries’ plans to deepen cooperation with Namibia across various sectors. In a side-interview at...