Ministers at odds over Stampriet uranium mining as water safety fears persist near Leonardville

Two Cabinet ministers are on opposing sides of the proposed uranium mining many fear would poison one of Namibia’s largest underground water systems. The Stampriet Aquifer system has for long sustained hundreds of thousands of lives in the arid...

Food, housing drive Namibia’s 3.5% annual inflation

Namibia’s annual inflation rate for September 2025 rose slightly to 3.5%, up from 3.4% recorded in September 2024. This is according to the latest report released yesterday by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The main drivers behind the...

JNPA allots India Post 6-acre of land parcel for logistics hub

The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has allocated a land parcel to India's Postal Department to develop a major logistics hub near the recently inaugurated Navi Mumbai International Airport. The lease for the six-acre plot is set for an...

N$5.5 million to Subsidise Potato Production

By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has availed a total of N$5.5 million to be allocated for the 2025/2026 financial year potato value chain development scheme . This scheme forms part of the recently launched NAB...

‘It can never be business as usual’ …Namibia, Botswana commit to action over pending projects

Botswana and Namibia have vowed to move beyond promises and focus on implementation, with both Presidents declaring that the success of their partnership will now be measured by results, rather than rhetoric. The two Heads of State, President Duma...

Active learning in action: a teacher’s energy sparks learner's engagement

The viral video shows a teacher who uses energetic actions like jumping and running to make lessons more engaging, helping learners stay active and focused while teaching verbs Beyond academic success, the teacher's high energy creates a positive,...

Is South Africa breaking ranks on the ivory trade in lead-up to CITES CoP20?

For decades, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe and South Africa marched in step, championing the sustainable use of wildlife — including promoting the international trade in elephant ivory. Together, they challenged anti-trade coalitions led by east and...

Minister laments Namibians’ reluctance to replant trees

Justicia Shipena Environment, Forestry and Tourism minister Inidelni Daniel says she concerned over Namibians’ reluctance to replant trees despite the country losing thousands of hectares of forest each year to agriculture, mining, urban...

Namibia hits trade deficit in August 2025

Business Reporter NAMIBIA’S trade sector slipped back into deficit territory in August 2025, posting a record shortfall of N$5.3 billion, the largest monthly deficit recorded since January 2025. This marks a sharp deterioration compared to the...

Namibia and Botswana sign eight new MoUs to deepen bilateral ties

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA and Botswana recently signed eight new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering a range of sectors, including energy resources, employment and labour, as well as science, technology, and innovation. “The signing of eight...

Virat Kohli locked in for 2027 World Cup, reveals BCCI

According to a recent report, the 36-year-old India National Cricket Team batting legend Virat Kohli is pretty much in the scheme of things for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027. The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2027 is set to be co-hosted by...

Namibia, Botswana to boost cooperation in diamond sector amid global decline

WINDHOEK, Oct. 10 (Xinhua) -- Namibia and Botswana have agreed to develop joint strategies to safeguard the competitiveness of natural diamonds and explore new areas of cooperation in the sector, as both countries grapple with declining revenues...

Africa builds a continental economy

As the world’s second-largest continent, Africa has more regional trading blocs than any other (about 30). In dollar value, two of the blocs are among the world’s top 10. Yet 80% of African exports flow not to neighboring nations but to countries...

Namibia and Botswana sign agreements to strengthen bilateral ties

Namibia and Botswana have signed a series of agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation, following the conclusion of the second session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC). The new accords cover a wide range of sectors, including Energy...

Policy integral to shaping oil and gas outlook – law firm

Although significant oil and gas discoveries across Southern Africa have sharpened investor focus, unlocking that potential is not only geological; it also requires an astute understanding of the legal, fiscal, administrative and commercial...

Namibia and Botswana Presidents urge continued progress

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and President Duma Boko of Botswana have stressed the need to build on the progress and achievements made since the inaugural session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC), held in 2022. The two leaders co-chaired...

Uranium mining in Stampriet aquifer risks pollution, says Schlettwein

The government should be forthright and inform investors to explore for uranium elsewhere in Namibia and not within the Stampriet Transboundary Aquifer Basin at Leonardville in the Omaheke region. This was said by former minister of agriculture,...

Ashipala-Musavyi outlines vision for deeper regional ties between Namibia and Botswana

Staff Reporter The Minister of International Relations and Trade, Selma Ashipala-Musavyi, has expressed optimism about strengthening trade and investment ties between Namibia and Botswana, particularly under the framework of the African...

Windhoek women speak out after terrifying taxi robbery spree

“The moment I saw the big kitchen knife, I thought it was the end for me”. These were the words of Ashley Schwarz (28), who was robbed in Windhoek while in a taxi last Thursday evening. “I didn’t think I was going to make it out alive after this...

Namibia prepares to make history as co-host of ICC Cricket World Cup 2027

Staff Reporter NAMIBIA is set to make sporting history as one of the co-hosts of the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup — the first time the country will host matches at cricket’s premier international event. The tournament, scheduled for October...