The Namibian music industry is showing strong signs of revival, with local artists breaking into the digital mainstream area. Over the weekend, musician and producer DJ Siya reached a milestone as his hit single Bovo, featuring DJ Vuyo and Zambian artist Chester MorePower, passed one-million views on YouTube. The song has quickly gained traction across...
With a massive oil and gas discovery in the Orange Basin and a world-leading green hydrogen project on the horizon, Namibia is drawing strong international attention and high expectations. Speaking at the 13th Public Lecture on Oil and Gas, hosted by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) at the Protea Hotel last week, Michael...
ǂAnsa mā!kharus ministers, Emma Theofelus ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Denstaxtsēs ai ge ǂanan, ǂhanub ge N$40 miljunsa a mîǁguisa ǂans tsî ǁnâuǂharugus Texnoloxib (ICT) sîsenǀgauga Namibiab !nâ khoraǂuis !aroma nî sîsenūhese. Nē ǁguiris ge dītsâdi ǀnâi hâ -ǁnâugu !gaeǁaredi xa ra dīhedi, !hūb di dixitale texnoloxib ǂnamipede ǀgaiǀgai!nâs ase. Theofelus ge nē ǂanǂansa Huawei...
Namibia has proved to be a future global leader in green hydrogen, as a delegation recently completed a four-day skills’ exchange tour to the Netherlands. The visit was aimed at accelerating the country’s green hydrogen ambitionsthrough knowledge-sharing and institutional collaboration. The Namibian delegation, comprising senior representatives from education, research and energy sectors, engaged Dutch counterparts...
Information minister Emma Theofelus announced on Tuesday that the government has committed N$40 million to expand information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in Namibia. The investment aims to support and complement the efforts of existing mobile network operators, reinforcing the country’s digital transformation agenda. Theofelus made the announcement during the Huawei Namibia and Pinnacle gala...
Pricilla Mukokobi Isai Sipunga What began as a humble experiment in a home garage has grown into an award-winning agribusiness venture, capturing the imagination of many Namibians. Elizabeth Kambode, founder of LizWISE Investment, was awarded N$400 000 in funding after her mahangu pasta product caught the eye of judges at the Development Bank of Namibia’s...
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...
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...
After a missed opportunity in 2024 due to financial constraints, Namibian fashion designer Mellisa Poulton is set to fulfil her long-held dream of showcasing her collection at Paris Fashion Week later this year through support from the National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN). Poulton, known for her stunning fashion collections, was recently announced as one...
Namibia has recorded cumulative net foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows of N$114.9 billion since 2021, marking a resurgence in investor confidence fuelled by major hydrocarbon discoveries and sweeping reforms to create an attractive investment environment. This was revealed on Wednesday in Windhoek during the launch of Namibia’s FDI report, which marked a significant moment for...