Lahja Nashuuta The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has unveiled a N$250 million Crop Value Chain Development Strategy for 2025-2030, with potato production singled out as a strategic priority. Of this, N$27.5 million will be invested in the Potato Value Chain Development Scheme over the next five years. The NAB will provide a 50% subsidy, while...
OTJIMBINGWE – Namibia has tested a prototype system that will allow users to access their identity documents on their smart devices as well as register new births remotely. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), tested the system in Otjimbingwe last week. Levi Ileka,...
OTJIMBINGWE – For years, residents of Otjimbingwe, a small settlement about 60 kilometres from Karibib, endured the frustration of travelling long distances just to send a CV, apply for a job or access the internet. Those without computers had to rely on others to type documents or school projects, an exercise that was both costly...
Auleria Wakudumo Fifty-two families in Okakarara have become proud homeowners following the official handover of newly constructed houses by the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) on Thursday. Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa emphasised the significance of the project in addressing Namibia’s housing backlog. “We cannot afford to miss any single opportunity to provide...
A deadline of 30 November 2025 has been set for expressions of interest (EOI) to develop a film city in Namibia to bolster creative industries in the country and region. The EOI was officially launched on Monday by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the ‘Experience Namibia in New York’ event. The event was held on the margins...
Kaviveterue Virere The finance ministry, in collaboration with the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI) and the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), yesterday launched the ‘RetireWise’ booklet. The practical guide is designed to help Namibians plan for a financially secure and dignified retirement. The book was launched on 25 September 2025.Speaking at the event, finance minister Ericah...
Auleria Wakudumo The Outapi constituency is ready to head to the polls on Monday, with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announcing that all systems are in place for the much-anticipated by-election. A total of 210 polling officials has been recruited and are undergoing a week-long training programme to equip them with the necessary skills...
Windhoek’s Western Bypass has become notorious for claiming at least one life every two months if recent reports of fatalities along this stretch of road are anything to go by. Just this week, a young man lost his life as he attempted to cross the road. He was on his way to work to eke...
After nearly a year of tense negotiations, Namibia’s fishing industry witnessed a historic breakthrough this week. Hundreds of workers employed by NovaNam (Pty) Ltd and Lalandii (Pty) Ltd finally secured a wage agreement after 12 months of protracted bargaining. The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, overseen by Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Fillemon...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) director for print media affairs Frans Nghitila affirmed that Namibia’s key strategies provide a bedrock for a digital economy that serves citizens, fosters innovation and connectivity, and strengthens trust in digital governance. He was speaking on behalf of his line minister, Emma Theofelus, yesterday at...