KATIMA MULILO – Muetapili wa sikolo sa lituto zepahami mwanaha Namibia Kenneth Matengu uhatelezi butokwa bwa lituto zepahami mwakukasha kuhula kwa sifumu ni kumbweshafaza bupilo bwa batu. Nabulezi hala tokwahalo ya puluko mwa lipatisiso, tahiso ya lika zenca and tuto sakata. Hane abulela kanako yakufiwa mishukwe kwa baituti ba mutayi wasikolo sa lituto zepahami sa Unam mwa Katima Mulilo Labubeli,...
Opinion – A leader’s mindset in a less AI receptive world
Gideon Amakali In today’s rapidly-evolving technological landscape, integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into business operations is no longer a futuristic concept, but a present-day reality. However, the journey to harnessing AI’s full potential is often met with resistance, especially in environments less receptive to technological change. For leaders, this presents both a challenge and an opportunity to innovate and drive progress. ...
N$37 billion northern smart rail project still under review
A much-talked-about N$37 billion smart rail project proposed for northern Namibia remains in the early stages of consideration, with no investment formally secured yet, and no tenders awarded. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has clarified its position on the project, emphasising that while it supports and facilitates potential investments, it does not have the authority to approve...
HyIron Oshivela plant opening ushers in a green industry
Namibia has taken a step towards the future of sustainable industrial production with the inauguration of the HyIron Oshivela plant on Friday. The plant produces Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), and is the first of its kind in Africa to operate using Green Hydrogen, thus positioning Namibia at the forefront of a global push to decarbonise industrial production. The resulting DRI...
Gospel artist sings through trials, tribulations
Vezembouwa Ndjipangura Tumuna, popularly known as Dr Zion Prince, has nurtured a deep passion for gospel music since he began performing in choirs at the age of eight in Swakopmund. The artist (26), who grew up in Omaruru, reflects on the difficulties he encountered while trying to share his music, despite having content ready for distribution. “Financial hurdles prevented me...
Celebrating beauty, embracing diversity through pageantry
The Miss Namibia Organisation announced the semi-finalists for both the Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Namibia 2025 pageants on Friday under the theme ‘Celebrating Legacy, Embodying Unity – Consolidating Namibian Beauty’. NBC spokesperson Beaulah Boois-Beukes said the official reveal marked the first major milestone on the road to the prestigious national crowning ceremonies, showcasing the young women who are set...
Opinion – US tariffs will affect Namibia’s export competitiveness
The recent decision by the United States of America to impose sweeping 21% tariff would negatively impact Namibia’s export earnings by disrupting established supply chains, decreasing the competitiveness of goods exported from Namibia to the US, and impairing the ability of Namibian beef and fish exports to compete in the US market. Namibian commodities’ stability on the global market may...
Opinion – Vetting, screening essential good governance tools
People are vetted or screened to ensure safety in the workplace, to protect its vulnerable employees, safeguard reputations by verifying credentials, detecting potential risks, and help to protect the institution’s reputation. This is to ensure that people working for or on behalf of the institution can be trusted to protect the citizenry, the clientele or a workforce, and their interest,...
Ndaitwah stands up for boys
Rudolf Gaiseb The boy-child is falling behind. Namibia has attempted to level the playing field, promoting equal opportunities and the empowerment of all. Deliberate actions were taken to ensure women had equal opportunities with their male counterparts. But while the nation solved one problem, another surfaced. This is a view held by many, including First Gentleman Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Epafras...
NNN demands permanent benefits
ARANDIS – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has strongly called for Namibia’s natural resources, especially uranium, to deliver permanent benefits to the country’s economy and its people, even after the minerals run dry. The president was speaking during an extensive tour of Rössing Uranium Mine near Arandis in the Erongo region on Saturday, where she warned that Namibia cannot afford to continue...