Paheja Siririka Pricilla Mukokobi Bursting with colour, culture and captivating scenery, the Miss Namibia 2025 excursion is a highlight of the competition, an unforgettable journey that celebrates Namibia’s breathtaking beauty and rich heritage. This year, the Top 10 finalists were treated to the majestic Ruacana Falls, a natural wonder and proud gem of the mighty...
One of the key roles of a commercial bank is to manage liquidity and ensure access to funding to support financial stability and economic growth. Aligning funding costs with credit pricing, banks must respond to emerging trends, notably the global shift toward sustainable finance. As sustainability becomes integral to financial strategy, banks must ensure they...
Namibia has proved to be a future global leader in green hydrogen, as a delegation recently completed a four-day skills’ exchange tour to the Netherlands. The visit was aimed at accelerating the country’s green hydrogen ambitionsthrough knowledge-sharing and institutional collaboration. The Namibian delegation, comprising senior representatives from education, research and energy sectors, engaged Dutch counterparts...
Construction is expected to be the fastest-growing domestic sector this year, as it is forecast to expand by 8.5%, despite accounting for just 1.4% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024. Commenting on the latest building statistics, stock brokerage Simonis Storm (SS) noted the vigorous growth outlook is supported by a favourable combination of monetary...
In today’s results-driven world, many professionals, particularly those in leadership or public service, approach their roles with a focus on fulfilling mandates within limited timeframes. We chase targets, manage outputs, and strive for efficiency. Yet, in the process, we often overlook a deeper responsibility: to leave behind a legacy anchored in integrity, purpose and the...
After the country obtained independence in 1990, one of the agenda on the table was to push women equality and equity, something that seems hard to be achieved. However, those who were given that responsibility have made sure that it is not just a dream. One cannot talk about equality and equity without appreciating the...
In Namibia, communal land holds great significance as a resource vital to the livelihood and well-being of many rural communities. The responsibility of managing and administering land lies with the government through traditional authorities for the benefit of traditional communities. The management, allocation and preservation of land play a central role in the development of...
I would like to reject the commemoration that was held on 18 May 2025 in Tallismanus, Otjombinde constituency by OvaMbanderu Traditional Council (OTC) better known as “Ovanamutjemo,” in respect of the great icon, the freedom fighter, Ohoze Claudius Jakaunga Heuva. Following the introduction of the Odendaal Plan in Namibia in 1964 by the South African...
Lahja Nashuuta The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida) is under mounting scrutiny from communities and lawmakers following revelations of many under-performing and abandoned projects across the country. This has reignited calls for the decentralisation of infrastructure management to local authorities. The state of some of Nida’s industrial parks has deteriorated, while others have turned into...
Rudolf Gaiseb A parliamentary standing committee has recommended an import ban as well as prohibiting the sale, hiring and use of hubbly and vaping products in Namibia. This recommendation is found in the National Council’s Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs’ report released earlier this week. It also proposes prohibiting the sale...