Namibia experienced a decline in the export of goods last month, while imports continued to rise. This was revealed by the Statistician General and CEO of the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) Alex Shimuafeni. The monthly decrease in exports was driven by a sharp fall in uranium exports, which dropped by N$2.7 billion. Precious stones, including...
Petty’s Cuisine, a seafood restaurant in northern Namibia, is helping fight unemployment and bring hope to a local community, after its founder turned a personal setback into an opportunity. Petty’s Cuisine, founded by Petrina Ngalagombe, opened in 2023 and currently employs four people from the surrounding area. The restaurant, which specialises in seafood dishes, was...
The late Namibian reggae legend, Ras Sheehama, has been honoured in a new documentary titled ‘Ras Sheehama: The Man. The Music’. The film, created by creative director Onthilia Tutu Mugoba, celebrates Sheehama’s life, music, and legacy that shaped Namibia’s music scene for more than 30 years. Ras Sheehama died on 5 September this year, leaving...
Namibian artists will have to wait a bit longer for their moment to shine and be celebrated on the big stage, as the highly anticipated Namibian Annual Music Awards (NAMAs) return only next year. Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture Dino Ballotti assured the nation that plans are in motion to...
Vice President Lucia Witbooi on Wednesday officially opened the new Model store at Auas Valley in Windhoek, describing it as a milestone in Namibia’s retail sector. The store, constituting a multi-million-dollar investment for parent company Olthaver & List (O&L), previously operated under the Pick n Pay franchise before being rebranded to Model this year. The...
The central bank has commented on Namibia’s economy slowing in the second quarter of 2025, held back by weak performances in manufacturing, fishing, and agriculture. A report from the Bank of Namibia show that the economy grew by 1.6% in real terms, down from 3.3% in the same period last year and 2.8% in the...
With just a laptop, internet connection, and determination, Frida Nandjala Katuta started LinguistIQ in 2023. Nearly two years later, her small business has grown into a trusted name for English tutoring, editing and language support, showing what passion and hard work can achieve. Katuta, who has a background in education and entrepreneurship, saw a clear...
Small businesses across Namibia are reaping new opportunities through the Ministry of Mines, Industries and Energy’s Equipment Aid Scheme, a government initiative designed to give micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) the tools they need to grow, create jobs and drive economic development. The programme, first introduced in the 2009/2010 financial year under the leadership...
Local musician Jericho Gawanab and events master of ceremonies (MC) Denzel //Naobeb, known as NSK, have been removed from the lineup of Childline/Lifeline Namibia’s 45th anniversary celebration due to a dispute. NSK informed the organisers that he will not share the stage with Jericho. In a letter sent to Jericho, the organisers said that NSK,...
ARANDIS – Arandis constituency councillor Benitha Imbamba, has praised the progress of green hydrogen projects in the area but voiced concerns over the lack of consultation with local leaders regarding these developments. Imbamba said that while high-level engagements are taking place, local councillors and stakeholders are often left out of critical discussions. “Consultations start at...