China implemented a zero tariff policy on imports from 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties on 1 May 2026. An import tariff is a tax levied on goods imported from a foreign country. This policy means that African exports to China will no longer be subject to import duties upon entry into...
In communities across our continent, the echo of the elders’ wisdom often feels like it’s drifting further away from the fast-paced, digital world our youth inhabit. Yet, as we look at the growing number of leadership battles clogging our courts, it is becoming clear that the missing piece in our traditional puzzle is the next...
I am curious by nature; no apologies. That curiosity drives me beneath the surface, into the patterns and seasons of life where meaning often hides. I view events through a generational lens: that things are not always what they seem in the chronos of time. I am particularly drawn to the ancient story of the...
Namibia stands at the precipice of transformative economic growth. With emerging opportunities in energy, natural resources, and green industrialisation, the potential for our nation is undeniable. The Namibia Green Hydrogen Strategy estimates the creation of a significant amount of new jobs by 2030, alongside significant local content manufacturing. Yet, as I discussed at the recent...
Since assuming office, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has continuously placed great emphasis on job creation through local beneficiation and targeted support programmes for the youth. This has earned Namibia some attention beyond our borders but it still remains to be seen which measures will actually be taken to change the neo-colonial nature of our economy. The...
Honouring current and past firefighters and paying tribute to those who have died in the line of duty, as well as those who continue to rush into danger while others run away, in the commemoration of International Firefighters’ Day on 4 May. Disaster preparedness is defined by the Namibia National Disaster Risk Management Plan (2011)...
Many small businesses in Namibia have great ideas and well-written business proposals but still struggle to secure loans from commercial banks or the Development Bank of Namibia. For many entrepreneurs, the challenge is not only having a business idea. Banks and financial institutions want to see whether the business can survive, grow and repay the...
Recent reports in early 2026 indicate that the United States (US) administration is pursuing a strategic shift in US-Namibian economic relations, moving from aid-focused engagement to an “investment-driven partnership”. Key interests include securing critical mineral supply chains, expanding US commercial presence in the energy sector (oil and gas), and developing infrastructure to support these sectors....
Namibia’s housing crisis cannot be solved by one programme, one ministry or one municipality alone. The real opportunity is to use the lessons from Build Together, the evidence from audits and research, and current reforms such as NHIS and Flexible Land Tenure to create a united housing response that involves all Namibians. Namibia’s housing crisis...
Despite Namibia clocking 30 years of nationhood on 21 March this year, following the protracted and bitter liberation struggle for independence, the issue of veteran status remains thorny for many former freedom fighters. The Sifwe expression says, ‘Bvonshe bvajowerla, kono bveni bvorlufu kabva rlubvwa’. This means that, during a death, all may be crying and...