Marius Johannes, a lecturer at the University of Namibia’s Business School, says Namibia should explore nuclear energy, especially because it is one of the world’s largest uranium exporters. Johannes explained that although Namibia does not yet have the capacity to build a nuclear power plant, the country can begin preparing step by step. This includes training scientists, involving young people...
Africa and Europe celebrate 25 years of strategic partnership
Leaders from across Europe and Africa came together to commemorate a landmark moment: 25 years since the first Africa-Europe Summit in Cairo. Last week, in Luanda, Angola, Heads of State and Government from the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) convened for the 7th AU-EU Summit on 24 to 25 November 2025 to renew and deepen a partnership...
AGL opens N$200 million terminalat Walvis Bay
WALVIS BAY – African Global Logistics (AGL) has officially opened a new terminal at the Port of Walvis Bay, investing close to N$200 million in the facility. The Walvis Bay Multipurpose Terminal is designed to increase the port’s capacity and handing of bulk and break-bulk cargo. It also provides an alternative corridor and gateway for regional trade thereby improving connectivity...
Agriculture, construction and uranium to boost growth …trade deficit narrowed to N$25.8 billion during the first ten months
Despite mining still being the greatest contributor to export earnings, domestic economic growth, growth for next year is expected to be driven by agriculture, construction sector, robust electricity generation, and stronger output from the uranium subsector. This is according to Johannes !Gawaxab, the outgoing governor of the Bank of Namibia, who made the remarks at yesterday’s repo rate announcement where...
Namibia receives 1.2 million tourists
Namibia remains one of the world’s most attractive and top tourist destinations, with latest statistics showing that the country’s tourism sector has made remarkable recovery from post-Covid figures of about 461,027 in 2022 to over 1.2 million visitors between last year and now. The figures are contained in the latest Tourism Statistical Report, which was launched by the Minister of...
Hydrocarbons discovered in Kavango
A high-level delegation from ReconAfrica, Namcor and BW Energy yesterday announced a breakthrough on new drilling results from the Kavango region, where early hydrocarbon indicators have now been confirmed. Hydrocarbons are used primarily as fuels, such as gasoline, jet fuel, and natural gas, but also serve as raw materials for manufacturing plastics, synthetic fibers, rubber, solvents and explosives. They are also essential...
Nam health sector lacks medical practitioners
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s healthcare system is struggling with a serious shortage of medical workers across almost every field, with more specialised fields struggling the most. The country has only one anesthesiologist, one neurosurgeon, one medical oncologist, and one infectious disease specialist. There are also only one or two specialists in fields such as nuclear medicine and critical care. This is...
Euro NCAP awards Chery Tiggo 7 CSH five-star safety rating
Chery has strengthened its safety credentials with the Tiggo 7 CSH earning a five-star Euro NCAP rating, following strong performances across all four of the programme’s assessment categories. The Chery Tiggo 7 CSH recently achieved a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, earning high scores across all four assessment categories: Adult Occupant Protection, Child Occupant Protection, Vulnerable Road User Protection, and...
Maiden bone marrow transplant opens doors
Namibia has completed its first bone marrow transplant, marking a significant milestone for the country’s medical sector. However, the treatment is currently accessible to only about 15% of the population, highlighting the need to expand the service into the public healthcare system, according to Clinical Haematologist Dr Kudakwashe Simba. On 11 November 2025, Namibia achieved the successful completion of its...
Namcor-rot case postponed to March
Iuze Mukube Magistrate Esme Molefe has extended the period of remand for the accused in the Namcor N$400 million fraud and conspiracy case. The Magistrate made a ruling whereby she granted the State’s request to postpone the matter to next year, yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. The accused in the matter are expected to spend a further four months...