Namibia: IPPR Warns Direct Govt Tenders Risk Corruption, Waste in N$350-Million Projects

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has described the government's decision to bypass the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) on its latest N$350-million… Read more »

Namibia: The Silent Engine of Town Economies - Why an Active School Calendar Matters

In Namibia, discussions about economic growth often revolve around sectors such as mining, agriculture, fishing and manufacturing. Read more »

Namibia: Are Presidential Decrees the Only Way to Reduce Carnage On Our Roads?

Many of us are still reeling from the tragic loss of life on our roads during the Easter weekend. Read more »

Namibia: Welwitschia Fund - A Gift for Tomorrow

It is encouraging that president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah understands the importance of the Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund - an institution set up to save money from Namibia's… Read more »

Namibia: Emulate Norway's Oil Transparency

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah deserves her flowers for using Norway to benchmark Namibia's oil sector instead of leaning toward corruption-ridden countries where citizens have… Read more »

Namibia: Enter Another White Elephant...

If you thought establishing a Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) was an unnecessary addition to an already bloated and inefficient bureaucracy, you are in… Read more »

Namibia: Graduates Pushed Towards Entrepreneurship

The Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) has urged its graduates to embrace entrepreneurship and job creation rather than being job seekers. Read more »

Namibia: Poultry Producers Welcome Market Share Promotion Scheme

Poultry producers have welcomed the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia's (LLBPN) plans to introduce a market share promotion scheme to boost local production and… Read more »

Namibia: Public Enterprises Owe N$9.3 Billion in External Debt

State-owned enterprises (SOEs) owe N$9.3 billion in external debt. Read more »

Namibia: Govt to Pursue Total Genocide 'Long-Term Reparation Healing'

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will ensure a fair and dignified outcome in ongoing genocide negotiations with Germany. Read more »

Namibia: Cabinet Prohibits Mining Activities At Kunene Region Village

Land at the Kunene region village of Okoutjete has been put under the protection of the police to deter any illegal mining activities. Read more »

Namibia: Cabinet Approves First Film and Creative City

The Cabinet has given the green light to the establishment of Namibia's first film and creative city. Read more »

Namibia: SONA - Key Takeaways On Genocide Talks, Education, Energy, Investment and Agriculture

* President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says a conclusion for a joint declaration between Namibia and Germany regarding the 1904-1908 Ovaherero and Nama genocide is now within reach,… Read more »

Namibia: President Clarifies 500 000 Jobs Pledge, Opposition Criticises Slow Progress

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's clarification that the government will not directly create 500 000 jobs by 2030 has drawn criticism from opposition leaders and labour experts… Read more »

Namibia: Govt Widows' Grant Proposal Sparks Debate Among Traditional Authorities

Some traditional leaders say they do not agree with a proposal to introduce a government social grant for widows. Read more »

Namibia: VP's Deputy Pick Slammed As Encouraging Bureaucracy

Lawmaker and politicians have labelled the appointment of National Council member Moses //Khumub as deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President as promoting bureaucracy. Read more »

Namibia: Afreximbank Shields Country With N$167 Billion

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has made N$167.3 billion (US$10 billion) available to all member states, including Namibia. Read more »

Namibia: The Bike-Shedding Effect

Have you ever had something so big to do that you end up doing everything else but that very thing instead? You know you must study but end up cleaning your desk instead. Read more »

Namibia: Rundu Roof Jumping Suspect Initially Arrested On Tuesday Over Threats

The escaped suspect (23) who jumped from the New Shopping Mall at Rundu on Wednesday, was arrested on Tuesday on a charge of assault by threat. Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Turns to Norway for Oil and Gas Support

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has requested technical support from Norway's government in developing the country's oil and gas sectors. Read more »

Namibia: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Delivers State of the Nation Address in Windhoek

We could not have foreseen that this address would be preceded by such profound grief. Comrade James Unomasa Uerikua and his son Venturo Uerikua tragically passed on in a car… Read more »

Namibia: Competition Commission Reassesses Pharmacies Price-Fixing After Court Setback

The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) is considering its next course of action after the Supreme Court ruled that its investigation into alleged price-fixing in the… Read more »

Namibia: Namibian Swimmers Win 22 Medals

Namibian swimmers won a total of 22 medals at the South Africa Level 2 Gala in Germiston last week. Read more »

Namibia: LPM Ditches SONA, Citing 'Recycled' Governance Tactics

Landless People's Movement members of parliament on Wednesday boycotted president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's state of the nation address. Read more »

Namibia: MTC Marketing Indaba Kicks Off With N$4.6m Investment

The second Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) Branding and Marketing Indaba kicked off in Windhoek on Wednesday, bringing together marketing experts from across Namibia and… Read more »