Hertha

Nigeria calls for stronger bilateral relations with Namibia

By: Hertha Ekandjo Nigeria is looking to strengthen bilateral relations with Namibia particularly in the areas of agriculture, oil and gas, fisheries, investment and banking. Nigerian ambassador, Bolaji Akinremi, revealed this earlier today during a meeting with the Ministry of International Relations, in Windhoek. Akinremi is accompanied by a delegation of senior Nigerian officials who are attending the fifth session of the Namibia-Nigeria Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation meeting. […]

5 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia’s trade deficit declines from N$5.5 billion to N$119 million

https://youtu.be/DGlymhgqRro By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says the country’s trade deficit has declined from N$ 5.5 billion in December 2024 to N$119 million in January 2025. These figures are contained in the International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin for December 2024, released today.

5 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia exports grapes worth N$815.4 million in December

https://youtu.be/VI-iQWel1yE By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Statistics Agency announced that Namibia exported grapes worth N$815.4 million, mainly to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. NSA Communications Officer Mirjam Shihepo says fruits and nuts contributed 6.5% to the country’s export earnings in December.

5 February, 2025

Namibia

Erongo police arrest four for stealing dogs

By: Adolf Kaure Three men and a boy aged between 20 and 12 are expected to appear before the Swakopmund Magistrate Court today after allegedly stealing two dogs in Matutura on Tuesday. According to the Erongo Police spokesperson Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, two Rottweiler dogs aged between two and three, were stolen from the complainant's residence while she was in the house. “The owner was about to […]

5 February, 2025

Namibia

Geingob’s US-based son remembers connection with his father

https://youtu.be/uAg6XOx0Ct4 By: Selma Ikela The late President Hage Geingob's son, Mangaliso Toure Fernandez, says he misses his close connection with his father. The US-based Mangaliso told NewsonOne how he and the family have been coping a year since the late President’s passing last year. Mangaliso said he misses the regular catch-up with his father, which usually took place every September after the UN General Assembly in New York. He also […]

4 February, 2025

Namibia

LPM youth reflects on late President Geingob’s vision

https://youtu.be/M4TACJ6KtNk By: Josia Shigwedha LPM Youth Command leader Duminga Ndala has praised the late President Hage Geingob for his commitment to building an inclusive Namibia. Geingob died on February 4 last year, and the country marked the first anniversary of his death today.

4 February, 2025

Africa

Rwanda denies SADC’s accusation of involvement in DRC war

By: Hertha Ekandjo Rwanda has rejected accusations against its Defence Force (RDF) made in the statement of the Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held on January 31, 2025. In a statement issued on February 2, 2024 Rwanda’s ministry of foreign affairs noted that the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) defends Rwanda's borders from threats and protects civilians, it does not attack civilians. The statement read […]

3 February, 2025

Business / Economics

NUST, MTC & NIFA to launch Namibia`s first Bloomberg Finance Lab

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), in collaboration with Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), has announced the opening of Namibia’s first Bloomberg Finance Lab at NUST in Windhoek at the HighTech Transfer Plaza Select (HTTPS). The lab, set to open in February 2025, will be equipped with 12 Bloomberg Terminals, providing real-time data, analytics, and electronic trading tools. […]

3 February, 2025

Namibia

Namibia’s 2023 Labour Force Survey highlights unemployment challenges and income disparities

Helena Mboti and Cheryl Emvula * Only 46.2% of the working-age population (1.88 million people) are active in the labour market, with a notable gender disparity of 51.1% of men versus 41.9% of women. • Using the 2023 definition, the unemployment rate is 36.9% but would rise to 54.8% under the broader 2018 definition, indicating significant underemployment and discouraged workers. * According to the survey, 41.9% of youth (15-24 years) […]

31 January, 2025