Farmers in Namibia face numerous challenges, including climate change. This is evident in the form of erratic rainfall, recurring droughts as well as crop and livestock losses. These have continuously led to financial losses for farmers across the country. As we navigate through these dry days, farmers are encouraged to create resolutions that can transform their farming...
GOBABIS – For hundreds of the most destitute residents of Omaheke region, especially those grappling with the brunt of malnutrition and food inadequacy, Farm Nuwe Hoop is more than just a piece of land on the outskirts of Gobabis; it is an oasis of hope and survival. Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate has through his office,...
With digitalisation reshaping the insurance and financial services industry in Africa, the threat of fraud has evolved in terms of its magnitude and complexity. While institutions race to digitise procedures and embrace artificial intelligence (AI), the World Economic Forum’s 2024 Global Cybersecurity Outlook shared that fraudsters employ online platforms to target the most vulnerable: micro-enterprises,...
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) released the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Development Index (DI) in July 2025. The index measures the level of Universal and Meaningful Connectivity (UMC) of 164 members states for the period 2025. The UMC concept is based on the premise that realising the full potential of connectivity requires more than...
The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) recently announced it had initiated an investigation against law firm Dr. Weder, Kauta & Hoveka Inc and Bank Windhoek in terms of Section 33 of the Namibian Competition Act No. 2 of 2003. The investigation, which commenced in 2022, followed allegations of exclusive dealings pertaining to property conveyance services. In...
Lahja Nashuuta The City of Windhoek has come under fire for failing to implement a council resolution to extend debt relief to elderly residents. Under Resolution 29/11/2023, passed on 30 November 2023, the City Council committed to writing off both capital and interest on pensioners’ accounts, on condition the pensioners applied for the installation of...
EENHANA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed deep concern over the recent suicide cases of three teachers from the Ohangwena region, describing the loss of young lives as very sad. “It gives me sleepless nights. I am sure as residents of the Ohangwena region, you too have been feeling the same way,” she said. She...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has announced that Namibia will soon buy pharmaceuticals and medical supplies directly from suppliers, bypassing middlemen, to cut costs and ensure faster delivery of medicines to the public. Speaking during a national address to mark her first 100 days in office recently, the president said the country had started talks with Egypt...
WALVIS BAY – Cabinet has approved a Total Allowable Catch (TAC) of 10 000 metric tonnes of pilchards for governmental objectives for the remainder of the 2025 fishing season, ending in September. This was announced by the information minister Emma Theofelus last week. The resurgence of pilchards, after being placed under a moratorium, has become...
Hilma Nalupe At the break of dawn, while much of the city still sleeps, groups of First National Bank Namibia staff trade their office attire for aprons and roll up their sleeves. Their mission is to ensure that learners at four Windhoek schools do not face the school day on an empty stomach. In partnership...