!GOMENǁGAMS – !Gomenǁgams !Ā!khōmais ge ǀgaisa marisihuib, N$75 miljuns diba Ministeris Kai!ā tsî !Garo!ā Omkhâisens disa xu ge !khō!oa, îs Green Valley ti hâ ǁanǁguib, !nāsase Farm 37 ti ǀgui a ǂansaba ǂnuwi. Nēsa xu ra !huises ge Dana Sîsenǂuira Mâisas, Victoria Kapendasa ǁîs !ereamsa tani hâ ministerisa ǀgūǀkhā tsî !ā!khōmais !Garo!ā 37 ǀkha ūhâ...
GROOTFONTEIN- A communal farmer from the Otjituuo settlement recently suffered a huge setback when his well-fattened cow died from stress at the Grootfontein auction pens, leaving gutted and utterly devastated Farmer Cufas Tjipurua woke up at 04h00 and made the long winding journey to the Grootfontein auction with his beefed cow and two calves in...
With the commencement of the winter season, small stock (goats and sheep) farmers have a big task at hand of ensuring that this lambing (sheep birth) and kidding (goat birth) season progresses well in order to potentially achieve their production targets. Generally, animals’ breeding activities take place during seasons or times most favourable to their...
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s coal-dependent economy could lose billions in export revenue and thousands of jobs as more countries and companies seek carbon-free imports, the Net Zero Tracker watchdog said yesterday. Africa’s most industrialised nation is one of the largest polluters in the world. It generates about 80% of its electricity through coal. This makes...
Namibia’s National Blue Economy Policy is a comprehensive framework designed to harness the vast potential of its aquatic ecosystems for national prosperity. The policy is based on the pillars of environmental protection, sustainable production and social inclusivity. The policy aims to create a future where economic benefits from sectors like fisheries, marine transport, aquaculture and...
The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has provided an update on its continued commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility and Investment (CSRI) and the positive impact it has had on various communities in Namibia. As part of Namfisa’s CSRI initiatives, the authority has prioritised N$447 239 in support of educational, cultural, and social programmes aimed...
The global copper market is increasingly facing more and more challenges that are resulting in increased smelting capacity in major copper-producing regions, which ultimately translates into substantial overcapacity. This phenomenon, exacerbated by the negative impacts of United States tariffs on demand, outweighs supply growth and has led to a shortage of copper concentrate, placing pressure...
As the first citizen and number one State diplomat, President Ndaitwah embarked on her maiden foreign trip to some Southern African Development Community member states in May 2025. The President concluded trips to Angola, Zambia, Botswana, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Tanzania. Notably, the Head of State started off with Angola, Namibia’s neighbour to the north. Important...
The Namibian society has long debated the merits of a basic income grant (BIG) as a tool for poverty alleviation. The idea of providing unconditional cash transfers to all citizens has gained traction over the years, with pilot projects demonstrating some success. However, Namibia’s current socio-economic crisis, marked by rampant unemployment, healthcare crisis, stagnant agricultural...
GROOTFONTEIN – Over the past four years, Grootfontein has steadily worked towards rebuilding its image. It has successfully constructed houses to replace one of the last remaining remnants of the apartheid government – the compound hostel. The town has also built a modern fire station after a long absence, and has recovered millions in long-standing...