Cairo will soon host an important political event: heads and officials of the foreign ministries of Russia and the African countries will gather in the hospitable capital of Egypt to assess the state of Russian–African relations and set out the ways of their development. For the first time, the ministerial conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership...
KEETMANSHOOP – Communal farmers from the //Kharas region on Tuesday handed over a petition to the regional council chairperson Gerrit Witbooi, requesting him to urgently address the ongoing water crisis affecting them. Spokesperson Erich Mathys, when reading out the petition said farmers in areas such as Poortjie, Bloemhof-Blouwes, Aubkhaus, Groendoring, Bethanie – area, Kameelrivier, Itsawisis,...
This year marked a beautiful chapter for Namibia’s creative industry, as homegrown talent continued to shine both locally and beyond our borders. From music and film to media and digital influence, Namibian creators showed that their voices, stories, and artistry can compete on global stages. Their achievements not only celebrate individual excellence but also signal...
Matheus David The National Planning Commission (NPC) has had a busy and productive 2025, defined by strong partnerships, hard work, and a focus on delivering real results for Namibians. The Commission has worked together with government ministries, agencies, the private sector, and development partners to ensure that national policies and programmes make a difference in...
The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy yesterday launched Mission 300: Namibia Compact, with support from the African Development Bank and the World Bank. The mission aims to bring electricity to 300 million Africans by 2030. It will use partnerships with the private sector, energy reforms, and more than US$50 billion in pledged funding. The...
December is in full swing, and you are already doing the mental maths: new uniform, gifts, groceries, petrol to visit family, and somehow still have enough money left for January. You know what’s coming. The stationery list is already sitting in your school WhatsApp group. By the second week of January, every shop will be...
SWAKOPMUND – Fairytales and happy endings do not always come with a prince on a white horse. Sometimes they arrive quietly, through love, compassion and forgiveness. This Christmas holds new meaning for South African life coach Reneal Davids. Earlier this month, she met her biological father for the first time in Rehoboth, Namibia — nearly...
In 2025, Namibia’s economy saw significant changes that affected households, businesses, and investors. Inside Business closely followed these developments, focusing on interest rates, inflation, and real-world economic impacts. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) oversees the repo rate, which is used to manage inflation and promote economic growth. In 2025, Namibia’s energy sector is undergoing significant...
The Namibian house began 2025 on a sombre note, mourning the passing of the country’s liberation icon, Founding Father and first President, Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma. Although his passing marked the end of an era, it brought the nation together in reflection, remembrance, and unity. Nujoma, who led Namibia to independence in 1990 and served as...
Rudolf Gaiseb President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s administration has set the tone, possibly, for the next five years. As the year ends, the lines have fallen to the youth in pleasant places, as Nandi-Ndaitwah streamlines youth empowerment and transformation. Maintaining unity in diversity, natural resource beneficiation, and empowering youth for sustainable development; this is the era ushered ...