When Costance Likando speaks about food, she talks about life, survival, and hope. Behind every plate she prepares is a story of resilience that began in the heart of the Zambezi region and continued to grow far beyond Namibia’s borders. Likando is the founder of ‘The Japo’s Taste,’ operating under Chibbe Investment CC. Based in...
The National Youth Development Fund (NYDF), which aims to support youth entrepreneurship by providing financial assistance without requiring collateral, targets young Namibians aged 18 to 45. The Fund, introduced by the Ministry of Finance, has approved the expansion of youth business financing through the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), with approvals totaling approximately N$15 million. ...
Pricilla Mukokobi Edgar Brandt Namibia’s offshore Orange Basin continues to be one of the most talked-about deepwater oil and gas frontiers in the world, and major energy players are making it clear they want to be part of that future. TotalEnergies and Galp have once again signalled their confidence in Namibia and its resources, reinforcing...
Miss NGO Namibia, Elly Aron, was crowned Miss World Namibia 2026 yesterday during a dazzling event in Windhoek. Aron is expected to represent Namibia at the Miss World International competition later this year. The beauty queen takes over the crown from Selma Kamanya, who had a successful reign. Kamanya placed in the Top 8 at...
Sebulon Chicalu, the chief executive officer of the Namibia Tourism Board, says Namibia, as a long-distance destination, requires a new approach to attract tourists. This comes after Namibia is expected to launch a new direct air route with Zambia in March 2026. Proflight Zambia plans to introduce direct flights between Windhoek, Lusaka, and Livingstone. He...
The fraud case against renowned gospel artist and motivational speaker Naftalie Shigwedha Amukwelele, popularly known as D-Naff, was withdrawn on Monday pending police investigations. Windhoek Magistrate Jurina Hochobes granted the applications by the legal team of Amukwelele and his co-accused to have the matter removed from the roll due to incomplete investigations. The court also...
American YouTuber and streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, said his recent tour has inspired him to give back to the communities he visited. Speaking on his social media platform, the content creator said the tour changed his life and taught him the importance of helping others. “After all the people I...
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has reported that Namibia’s trade balance recorded a huge deficit of N$4.4 billion in November 2025. According to NSA statistician general (SG) and chief executive officer Alex Shimuafeni, this was a deterioration compared to the previous month. Namibia’s export revenue for November 2025 stood at N$10 billion, reflecting a decrease...
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are more than a category in an economic report. They are people, faces, families, and dreamers trying to make ends meet and build a future. They are the mothers selling vegetables to pay school fees, the young man fixing phones to stay off the streets, and the elderly woman selling...
Being self employed takes daily dedication and determination. For Penehafo Sem, these qualities shine through as she sits behind a small table filled with colourful crafts that show Namibian culture and African pride in Windhoek’s Central Business District (CBD). At her table, customers can find key holders shaped like the map of Namibia, the African...