LocalPresident 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 […] today12 November, 2025
LocalCurrent 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. […] today12 November, 2025
NamibiaInformal 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, […] today11 November, 2025
NamibiaVice 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 […] today11 November, 2025
UncategorizedIPPR 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 […] today10 November, 2025
UncategorizedAgriculture 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 […] today10 November, 2025
EnvironmentHealth ministry assess Oshakati hospital ICU construction By: Selma Taapopi The executive director in the ministry of health and social services, Penda Ithindi, has stressed the importance of the timely completion of the construction work currently ongoing at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the intermediate hospital oshakati in the Oshana region. The project which was started in June last year is expected to be completed in Novemeber 2025 which is earlier than the contracted date at […] today17 October, 2025
NamibiaSanjo Senior Secondary School teachers still without housing 14 years after construction began By: Hertha Ekandjo Construction of the teachers’ accommodation at Sanjo Senior Secondary School in Bukalo, Zambezi Region, has remained incomplete for 14 years since it began in 2012. Despite the initial commencement of works, construction came to a complete halt and has not resumed to date, forcing teachers to commute daily from Katima Mulilo, located several kilometres away. This situation was uncovered by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, […] today16 October, 2025
Business / EconomicsNamport defends itself against poor world bank container port performance rating By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) has strongly defended its container handling performance following a poor rating by the World Bank in its 2024 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). According to the World Bank’s latest report, Namport was ranked 376th out of 405 ports globally, based on efficiency metrics such as ship turnaround time, the duration from a vessel’s arrival to its departure and the amount of cargo […] today15 October, 2025
