A US warship yesterday sailed through a sensitive waterway separating Taiwan from China, the US Navy said, as a demonstration of Washington’s “commitment to upholding freedom of navigation”. China claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory, and has in recent years upped military pressure by sending in increasing numbers of fighter jets, drones and naval...
China yesterday urged its citizens in Lebanon to leave “as soon as possible”, according to an embassy statement, the day after an Israeli strike in the country killed a senior Palestinian militant. “Recently, the situation on the Lebanese-Israeli border has continued to be tense, and security circumstances in Lebanon are severe and complex,” China’s embassy...
Erasmus Nekundi As a country, we acknowledge that we still have a fraction of the population whose full participation in the economy is restricted due to the digital divide. This exclusion continues to be a critical hindrance to equal access to information, and ultimately to the developmental agenda and prosperity of many developing countries. While we...
Lot Ndamanomhata The recent decision by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.50% comes at a pivotal moment for the country’s economy. This reduction is intended to boost economic growth while maintaining the Namibia Dollar’s peg to the South African Rand. ...
Vincent N. Sazita Brian S. Lwendo The conservancy programme is underpinned by legislative reform, the Nature Conservation Amendment Act, that has led to a paradigm shift in how communities perceive and value wildlife. In contrast to pre-apartheid antagonistic attitudes towards wildlife, communities across Namibia are increasingly recognising the value and contribution which wildlife and tourism...
The recent discovery of oil in Namibia’s offshore regions, particularly in the Orange Basin and the Walvis Basin, has sparked both domestic and international excitement. With major oil companies like TotalEnergies, Shell and Galp showing keen interest, these discoveries signal a potential economic transformation to begin in 2025. As activities escalate, crucial questions emerge: who...
Lahja Nashuuta They say that success basically happens when preparation runs into an opportunity. The reason why success for people looks like an elusive goal is because they are hardly prepared, let alone have a clear-cut sense of direction. This is why the story of Lourence Benolerence Lukas is intriguing at best. Here is...
Rhino poaching in Africa has risen to levels not seen in almost two decades. Black rhinos remain critically endangered because of the demand for its horns on the illegal international market, mainly in Asia, where they are used for traditional medicine, and increasingly as a status symbol to display success and wealth. Unlike most animal...
The announcement by the Popular Democratic Movement that it will launch its election manifesto this weekend signals a crucial moment on the election calendar. The PDM has since descended on the Zambezi region capital Katima Mulilo for its congress, which kicks off tomorrow. By Wednesday, delegates from different parts of the country had already started...
The Swapo Party has resolved to hold an extraordinary congress on 19 April 2025 to elect an individual to complete the remainder of late president Hage Geingob’s term. This is despite a legal challenge brought by five party members who argue that the party disregarded its own constitution when itfailed to hold the congress within...