The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has formed a strategic partnership with a global company, Atlas Professionals, to roll out an offshore training programme for the youth. This programme, called the Greenhand Programme, has been successfully implemented in other countries, including Aberdeen in the United Kingdom, Brazil, and is currently underway in Suriname. Following these...
Namibia’s trade balance worsened in March 2025, recording a deficit of N$2.7 billion, according to the latest Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). This marks a deterioration from the N$2.0 billion deficit recorded in February, though it reflects an improvement from the N$4.6 billion shortfall registered in March 2024. Releasing...
Niita Evaristus In a world where 70% of medical decisions hinge on pathology testing, the Namibia Institute of Pathology Limited (NIP) stands as the unshakeable backbone of the nation’s healthcare system. From determining HIV viral loads to detecting drug-resistant tuberculosis strains, NIP’s precision directly shapes patient outcomes. As CEO, Kapena Tjombonde during Laboratory Professionals...
The Southern African Customs Union (Sacu) says it is ready to engage the United States of America (USA) to find an amicable solution to trade concerns. Part of a possible solution touted by Sacu urges the USA to contemplate observing differential treatment, specifically to consider exempting least – developed countries (LDCs) and African Growth and...
GENEVA – The United States and China yesterday announced an agreement to drastically reduce tit-for-tat tariffs for 90 days, de-escalating a trade war that has roiled financial markets and raised fears of a global economic downturn. After their first talks since US president Donald Trump launched his trade war, the world’s two biggest economies agreed...
Namibia’s economy recorded an increase in currency circulation in 2024, rising by 6.9% to N$5.6 billion, up from N$5.2 billion the previous year, according to Bank of Namibia governor Johannes ǃGawaxab. He said this during the official unveiling of the newly modified N$50 banknote in Windhoek yesterday. “The growth reflects both economic expansion and public...
David Adetona A hands-on laptop cybersecurity workshop, recently held in the capital, addressed the growing threat of cybercrime and emphasised the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. The topics covered at the workshop centred on the cybersecurity landscape, trends, emerging threats, attacks, and the best ways to assess and carry out detections, vulnerabilities, mitigations, firewalls, mapping,...
Evans Simataa, chairperson of the board of directors of Windhoek Country Club Resort (WCCR), last week handed over dividends amounting to N$25 million to Tjiuee Kaura, director of governance and financial advice in the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises. Simataa, with deep appreciation to his fellow board members and all staff at WCCR, expressed...
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has appealed to truck drivers to recommit to safe and responsible driving practices, following numerous complaints lodged by other road users. This matter was additionally recently raised by works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi during engagements with the WBCG’s board and management. The minister was particularly concerned about certain...
The possible upgrading of a Namdeb wind project holds the potential to power diamond mining operations, while additional electricity could be transmitted into the national grid. This is as Namdeb, equally owned by government and the De Beers Group, continues to align its operations with national goals for industrialisation, clean energy transition and sustainable development....