The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the University of Namibia (Unam) have renewed their focus on joint research that directly engages domestic developmental challenges. In a renewed Research Cooperation Agreement signed last week, the two national institutions aligned their academic and research cooperation with national policy frameworks including Vision 2030 and the National Development Plans,...
Making its global debut at the 2025 Shanghai International Auto Show, the all-new Jaecoo J5 is a striking new crossover that expands the brand’s presence with a more accessible and compact offering. Positioned below the J7, the more compact J5 brings the Jaecoo marque within reach of Namibians seeking a premium SUV experience at a more accessible price...
In a landmark event this week, the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) unveiled a state-of-the-art innovation hub for laboratory consumables in Swakopmund’s New Industrial Area. This development marks a transformative leap toward Namibia’s healthcare self-reliance and industrial innovation. The facility, inaugurated by Dr Vaino Shivute, NIP board deputy chairperson, positions Namibia as a regional...
In a pivotal step towards accelerating Namibia’s digital transformation, Audrin Mathe, executive director in the information and communication technology ministry (MICT), recently led a high-level delegation to Telecom Namibia’s head office. The delegation was welcomed by Stanley Shanapinda, CEO of Telecom Namibia, and his executive committee. The visit reaffirmed a shared commitment to advancing the...
Entries for the 2025 Nedbank Desert Dash, which is set to take place from 5 to 6 December from Windhoek to Swakopmund, have officially opened with the solo riders’ category on Monday. The two-person-team category entries will open on 9 June, followed by the most anticipated four-person team category set to open in June. Entries...
The Capricorn Foundation reaffirmed its commitment to address malnutrition and hunger in Namibia through a partnership with the Gondwana Meal4Two Programme. It committed N$600 000 for nutritional meals support across the country and N$1.4 million towards Genesis Namibia to address malnutrition in the Omaheke region. According to the UN World Food Programme, Namibia is experiencing...
The European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) reaffirmed their strategic partnership at the conclusion of the third EU-AU ministerial meeting. It was held in preparation for the seventh AU-EU Summit this year. The ministerial meeting served as a pivotal moment to take stock of progress on the Joint Vision for 2030, adopted at the...
With compassion and clarity, communications specialist Morna Ikosa breaks the silence surrounding postnatal depression in her book, empowering professionals to foster understanding, support and healing where it’s needed most. Titled “Unmasking Postnatal Depression,” she says the book is a powerful and timely contribution to mental health awareness, serving as a beacon for wellness and human...
Cricket Namibia (CN) and Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced a historic T20 International match between Namibia’s national men’s team, the FNB Eagles and South Africa’s Proteas. The event is set to take place on 11 October in Windhoek at the FNB Namibia Cricket Ground at 14h30. This much-anticipated match will mark the official opening of...
Ottilie Kaunapawa Aimwata and Enock Haufiku emerged the winners of the grueling Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon female and male categories, respectively. Aimwata completed the 42.2 km race in a remarkable record time of 02:59:04, while Haufiku ran the marathon in 02:48:00. Alina Armas and Beata Naigambo took second and third place, respectively, in the female...