Esther Ndashaala graduated summa cum laude with a Master of Science in Nutrition and Food Systems from the University of Kentucky, an achievement she describes as both a personal breakthrough and a heartfelt tribute to the village and people who shaped her. She hails from the sunbaked fields of Okapya in northern Namibia. Her graduate...
Loide Amukwa (29) is driven by a passion for helping individuals and families navigate the complex world of real estate with confidence, whether it’s buying a first home, selling a property, or leasing residential, commercial, or agricultural space. She is dedicated to making every transaction effective, strategic, and seamless by putting the needs of its...
The deputy chairperson of the University of Namibia’s Research and Innovation Society Shepherd Nyambe believes research is the backbone of development, and that it provides evidence-based solutions to societal challenges. Research drives innovation, informs policy, and empowers communities through knowledge, he added. Nyambe stated that when Namibia is positioning itself for global competitiveness, particularly in...
SANTIAGO – Chile’s state-owned copper giant Codelco announced a partnership on Monday with British-Australian miner Rio Tinto to extract lithium from a salt flat that contains the world’s second-biggest deposits of the prized metal. Mining companies are scrambling to get their hands on lithium, a key ingredient in electric car and smartphone batteries.Argentina, Bolivia and...
Antila Oil and Gas, the organisers of the Namibia Local Content Conference and Exhibition 2025, has announced a three-year partnership with Namibia Oil and Gas, the Namibian news and information resource hub that focuses on the oil, gas, and energy sector. Namibia Oil and Gas will serve as the official news and media partner for...
BANFF – Top finance leaders from the G7 nations gathered in Canada from yesterday, with concerns including war in Ukraine at the fore, while the advanced economies grapple with fallout from US president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. In talks running through to tomorrow, leaders are set to discuss global economic conditions, with participants seeking a...
Finance minister Ericah Shafudah commended the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) for its commitment to the country’s economic growth during her speech at the Good Business and Innovation awards on Monday. She lauded the DBN’s role in driving development as a key financial institution, noting the bank has invested over N$21 billion into the domestic...
Namibia is set to commemorate the Genocide Remembrance Day 28 May 2025. The event will mark the first time since Namibia gained independence. The day was chosen following a Cabinet decision after consultation with the affected community leaders. This article will highlight the significance of the Genocide Remembrance Day as a major step towards reconciliation....
The City of Windhoek’s Committee on the Provision of Basic Services, chaired by councillor Fransina Kahungu has recorded a mixed bag of significant progress and challenges in its service delivery agenda. Following a series of site visits and inspections conducted last week, the c0mmittee visited Babylon, Okatunda Y and B in Tobias Hainyeko constituency, Mix...
WALVIS BAY – Two Cabinet ministers and a delegation of senior officials have stepped in to intervene in a growing labour crisis affecting workers under the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP). According to some fishermen, they have not received salaries for up to six months. More than 500 employees, during a recent meeting held in...