President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah instructed Cabinet members to deliver faster and more visibly on government promises. She made the remarks when she opened a two-day Cabinet retreat in Windhoek yesterday. She said the 8th Administration must move from planning to implementation because “good policies without action are just as good as nothing.” The retreat, attended by...
Bank Windhoek has been named the “Bank of the Year: Namibia 2025” by The Banker Magazine, a leading financial intelligence publication from the esteemed Financial Times group. This prestigious accolade, widely regarded as the industry standard for banking excellence globally, marks the fourth time Bank Windhoek has received this international recognition. The award ceremony took...
For generations, the flowing waters of the Kavango River fed families, watered crops, cleaned homes, and offered cool relief under the scorching northern sun. Simply put, it has sustained life and livelihoods. But now, an ugly phenomenon is rearing its head; death itself, which comes knocking almost every time someone uses the river. The cause...
During the last week of November, Namibia witnessed elections of regional and local authorities Looking at the list of candidates, one observation became clear: not many were intellectuals. Most were politicians. This raises a question about the kind of leadership Namibians elect and the type of leadership the country needs. The distinction between a politician...
Green hydrogen projects present a significant opportunity for long-term economic transformation in Namibia and could redefine its industrial development. The country is in a highly competitive position, supported by exceptional solar and wind resources and rising global demand for cleaner energy. Securing a major international Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) partner shows that these projects...
As a native of Khorixas, a beautiful town in the southern Kunene region, I want to see my hometown finally support its young people. This isn’t about comparing Khorixas to Oshakati but about facing the reality we experience every day. Recently, I was among 50 youths selected from the Kunene region to attend a training...
I do not believe that a 15-year-old girl falls pregnant by choice. Behind many teenage pregnancies lies a story of pain, trauma, and unspoken suffering. As someone who works closely with adolescents, I have witnessed too many girls’ navigating pregnancy with silent wounds, afraid, shamed, and unsupported. Many young girls face abuse and manipulation at...
As Namibia joins the world in observing 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence from 25 November to 10 December, and as we hold the 5th National Men’s Conference hosted by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare in Katima Mulilo from 8 to 9 December, a disturbing event occurred in Katima Mulilo and...
The De Beers Group, in conjunction with the Namibian government, is moving aggressively to reclaim the global spotlight for natural diamonds, launching a high-profile charm offensive aimed at the world’s largest jewellery market, namely the United States of America. As part of the offensive to recapture significant global market share lost to synthetic diamonds, the...
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations yesterday launched a nationwide campaign on the new minimum wage rates that will take effect from 1 January 2025, with planned increases continuing into 2026 and 2027. Speaking at the launch of the promotional material on the national minimum wage, acting director of labour services, Shou-Henock Amukwa, urged...