Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
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Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga
Heavy rains in northern Namibia are causing severe flooding in the Ohangwena and Oshana regions. The floodwaters, partly coming from southern Angola, have forced hundreds of residents to flee their homes. Oshana Regional Governor Elia Irimari confirmed that more than 900 people from parts of Oshakati town have been relocated to a center in Enya. However, the area is becoming overcrowded. "The water level is still rising. The relocation centre […]
WINDHOEK, 10 April 2025 – Koryx Copper has officially commenced trading on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) under the symbol “KYX”, following the completion of all requirements for a dual-listing. The Canadian-based company, which is already listed on the TSX Venture Exchange, says the dual listing reflects its strong ties to Namibia’s mining sector and offers local investors better access to the company’s shares. The TSX listing remains Koryx’s primary […]
Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab WINDHOEK – The Bank of Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to financial innovation and stability at the 2025 Cirrus Investor Conference, held this week in Windhoek. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab delivered the keynote address, highlighting the bank’s strategy to build a future-ready, inclusive financial system. During his speech, !Gawaxab noted that Namibia’s economy grew by 3.7% in 2024. This was a slight dip from 4.4% […]
On 27 March, Nedbank Namibia supported the Brain Awareness event held in Windhoek at the Hilton Garden Inn. The event aimed to foster a deeper understanding of brain health and neuroscience. The event, part of the global Dana Foundation’s Brain Awareness Week, was organised locally by the Benguela Neuroscience Institute and brought together leading brain specialists, and medical professionals, to discuss various aspects of brain function and health. […]
Namibia is among the many countries affected by the latest tariff announcement from the United States, which has imposed a 21% tariff on Namibian exports. The move, part of the Trump administration's broader reciprocal tariff package, aims to balance trade deficits with over 180 countries. Namibia's main exports to the U.S. include diamonds, building stones, fish fillets, beef, and charcoal—industries now facing increased costs and potential declines in trade volumes. […]
The government has allocated N$20 million for a feasibility study to assess the revival of Air Namibia, with the goal of relaunching the national airline by 2026. Dr. Leake Hangala who is the Chairperson of the Namibia Airports Company, has voiced strong support for the initiative, stressing the airline’s role in national development and economic growth. Speaking on the proposal, Dr. Hangala expanded on the importance of having a functional […]
In a groundbreaking collaboration, the European Union, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BCC, and GIZ have unveiled the Blue Benguela Current Action project, designed to protect the Benguela Current, one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. The initiative, which comes with N$230 million (€12 million) in EU funding, will support sustainable fisheries, marine conservation, and climate resilience across Namibia, Angola, and […]
WINDHOEK, 13 March – The Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund, launched in May 2022, is making financial progress but concerns over governance and transparency remain. The Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Graham Hopwood has urged greater clarity on how the fund is managed, particularly in the absence of a finalised bill to regulate it. While the Bank of Namibia has reported an increase in the […]
"Early detection is critical." WINDHOEK, 13 March – Colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise across Africa, with over 70,000 new cases and 46,000 deaths recorded in 2022. While Africa’s overall CRC rates remain below global averages, projections indicate a sharp increase by 2050. Southern Africa, including Namibia, has some of the highest CRC rates on the continent. According to Rolf Hansen, the CEO of the Cancer […]
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