Hertha

Cancer Association extends palliative care to Erongo Region

By: Selma Taapopi The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has expanded its palliative care services to the Erongo Region with the establishment of a new unit in Swakopmund. According to a media statement from CAN CEO, Rolf Hansen, the facility will begin operating on 23 January 2026, following the completion of all registrations, statutory approvals, and administrative requirements. Construction and furnishing of the unit have been finalised, and recruitment began […]

17 November, 2025

Local

Standard Bank and NIFA host Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening for entrepreneurs

By: Hertha Ekandjo Standard Bank Namibia, in partnership with the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), on Thursday hosted the Market Access & Trade Opportunity Evening, an interactive session aimed at empowering Namibian entrepreneurs and MSME’s with the tools, knowledge, and connections needed to expand into regional and international markets. The event forms part of the bank’s Blue Growth Series, a flagship programme designed to promote SME development, financial inclusion, […]

17 November, 2025

Environment

Walu Fishing pleads with president over ‘unfair’ employment redress programme

By: Hertha Ekandjo Walu Fishing Investments Managing Director, Erna Loch, has appealed to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to intervene in what she describes as an “unjust and politically motivated” employment redress programme, accusing the fisheries ministry of failing to ensure fairness and transparency. In a letter addressed to the President, Loch alleged that the programme, which was initially introduced to empower fishermen has instead become “a political tool […]

13 November, 2025

Local

President urges Namibians to strengthen ties with residents of neighbouring countries

By: Maria Namupala President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to value and strengthen ties and cooperation with citizens of neighboring countries. She made the remarks during her arrival at Ondangwa’s Andimba Toivo ya Toivo airport from Luanda on Tuesday. She attended the 50th Independence Anniversary celebrations of the Republic of Angola on Tuesday. Nandi-Ndaitwah said it is important to build relationships with neighbouring countries, to be able to assist […]

12 November, 2025

Local

Current laws and policies do not recognise informal sector

By: Hertha Ekandjo The 2025 Diagnostic of Informality in Namibia report has found the informal sector is challenged with invisibility and lack of recognition by current laws and policies. Launched on Tuesday by the Bank of Namibia, finance ministry and the United Nations, the report pointed out that the laws in Namibia do not recognise the informal economy which is also not reflected in the various acts and national frameworks. […]

12 November, 2025

Namibia

Informal sector powers 25% of GDP, employs over half of workforce

By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s informal economy contributes an estimated 25 percent to the Gross Domestic Product and employs 57.7 percent of the total workforce, making it a central pillar of the nation’s economic and social fabric. According to the 2025 National Diagnostic on Informality in Namibia report, the sector is the primary source of livelihood for most Namibians, particularly women, who make up 53 percent of its participants, and youth, […]

11 November, 2025

Namibia

Vice president calls for continuity in government agenda ahead of elections

By: Envaalde Matheus Vice president, Lucia Witbooi, has called for continuity and progress in the country’s governance agenda as the nation prepares for the Regional and Local Authority Elections on 26 November 2025. While speaking at the official send-off of the Sixth National Council, Witbooi commended members for their service and urged the incoming Seventh Council to build on their achievements. The Council deliberated on 65 bills covering key areas […]

11 November, 2025

Uncategorized

IPPR pushes for public oversight in government procurement

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Institute for Public Policy Research has called for stronger public oversight and citizen participation in monitoring procurement processes to prevent corruption, wasteful spending, and mismanagement of public resources. Speaking at the launch of the Procurement Tracker Namibia, Issue 30 in Windhoek on Monday, IPPR researcher Frederico Links said both the Access to Information Act and the proposed Public Procurement Amendment Bill present opportunities to enhance transparency and strengthen […]

10 November, 2025

Uncategorized

Agriculture ministry seeks solutions to rising energy costs threatening green schemes

By: Hertha Ekandjo The agriculture ministry has raised alarm over the escalating cost of electricity threatening the long-term sustainability of Namibia’s Green Scheme Initiative. Speaking at a National Workshop on Green Schemes on Monday, the ministry’s executive director, Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, in a speech read other behalf said the green scheme initiative was established to promote self-reliance, strengthen national food security, and improve rural livelihoods by harnessing the country’s river systems […]

10 November, 2025