The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) this week launched a national promotional campaign aimed at enhancing the level of public understanding on financial solutions tailor-made for young entrepreneurs and small business owners in the country. This initiative is part of the bank’s broader mandate to develop the national economy by financing sustainable enterprises, particularly in the Small and Medium Enterprises...
NDP6 demands economic transformation …aims to reduce resource dependence and create meaningful jobs
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah this week officially launched Namibia’s sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), calling it a bold and urgent step to fix the country’s slow and unequal economic growth. The plan, which is set to run from 2025 to 2030, is the last one before the country reaches its ambitious Vision 2030, described as Namibia’s long-term goal for prosperity. ...
Oshakati purification project takes off
OSHAKATI – The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) last week launched the long-awaited water treatment plant extension project at Oshakati. The project, valued at N$743 million, marks one of the largest public water infrastructure investments in the country. Speaking at the launch, water minister Inge Zaamwani said the Oshakati water purification plant expansion reflects the government’s policy of integrated water resources...
DBN goes after Elindi brothers, August 26
In a twist in the ‘Oil-rot’ saga, details have emerged that Namibian Defence Force-owned company, August 26 Holdings, signed surety on behalf of Enercon for a loan from the Development Bank of Namibia for the purchase of petroleum products and fuel management systems. DBN is suing Enercon, the Elindi brothers, August 26, and some other miscellaneous companies to recover the...
Namibian MPs sworn into Pan-African Parliament
Rafael Hangula JOHANNESBURG – Four Namibian parliamentarians were on Monday sworn in as members of the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), underpining Namibia’s commitment to continental unity and democratic governance. The Namibian members Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Phillipus Katamelo; Uahekua Herunga; Anseline Beukes and Rodney Cloete took their oath during the opening ceremony of the Fifth Ordinary Session of the...
Sankwasa threatens to suspend Katima council
KATIMA MULILO – In an escalation of a simmering governance crisis, Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has issued a stern ultimatum to the mayor of Katima Mulilo, John Ntemwa, demanding a detailed response to serious allegations of governance and financial mismanagement. Failure to do so could result in the suspension or dismissal of the entire council, Sankwasa...
Mulunga denies wrongdoing in N$53m deal
Iuze Mukube Former Namcor managing director Immanuel Mulunga has added a dramatic twist to the ongoing oil corruption saga. He claims that the controversial N$53 million deal with Enercon fell within the scope of the authority that was granted to him in the employment contract. Mulunga made this assertion yesterday during his bail hearing at the Windhoek Magistrate Court. He...
Three teachers die by suicide in Ohangwena
Two teachers from the Ohangwena region have reportedly died by suicide on Tuesday in what has shocked the education fraternity and the nation at large. No suicide notes were found at the scenes of the suicides. The deceased have been identified as Titus Nuuyi (34) from Enyana Combined School and Lukas Kalwenya (39) from Ohehonge Combined School. Last weekend, another...
Dam levels drop …as NamWater issues caution
Matheus David Namibia has recorded a slight decline in overall surface water storage levels, prompting NamWater to urge members of the public, municipalities and industries to use water sparingly. As of 21 July 2025, the country’s total dam storage stood at 1 327.835 million cubic metres (Mm³), which is 85.3% of full capacity. This marks a drop of 5.597 Mm³...
Ndaitwah is NYEF patron
Kaviveterue Virere The Namibian Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has announced that Namibia’s First Gentleman, Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, has accepted to be its patron. “This is more than just symbolic; it’s a message to all young Namibians that their opinions are valued, their leadership is urgently needed, and their voices count,” NYEF’s advisory board chairperson, Miguel Hamutenya, said. “We...