insert_link Local European Union Delegation Visits Erongo to Strengthen Green Industrialisation Partnerships By: Hertha Ekandjo A delegation from the European Union (EU), including EU Ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins, Thorsten Hutter (Germany), Rui Carmo (Portugal), and Alberto de la Calle (Spain), are currently visiting the Erongo region to explore the country’s leadership in green industrialization. The visit aimed to strengthen the Namibia-EU partnership under the #TeamEurope and #GlobalGateway initiatives, with a focus on key sectors such as green hydrogen, renewable […] today11 March, 2025
insert_link Crime Angolan man arrested for raping woman (30) A 21-year-old Angolan man was arrested in Olumbongo, Oniipa, after allegedly raping a 30-year-old Namibian woman in the early hours of Saturday. According to police reports, the suspect and victim were together at a drinking place before the incident occurred. The suspect allegedly grabbed the woman, pushed her into the water, and raped her in a coercive manner. The victim screamed for help and was rescued by bystanders. The suspect […] today10 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia launches scaleup initiative to boost startup growth By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and various stakeholders have launched ScaleUp Namibia (SUN), a strategic initiative aimed at fostering innovation, accelerating startup growth, and positioning Namibia as a global leader in emerging solutions. The initiative responds to challenges businesses face in Namibia’s startup ecosystem, particularly difficulties in scaling beyond domestic markets. Limited commercialization platforms, restricted […] today9 March, 2025
insert_link Lifestyle Oryx Properties delivers resilient performance amid market undervaluation By: Hertha Ekandjo Oryx Properties Limited delivered a resilient interim performance, driven by rental escalations, record-low vacancies, and disciplined capital allocation. In a recent Simonis Storms report it has been recorded that despite a decline in headline earnings due to the absence of once-off income, distributions increased, and gearing improved to 36.1%. “However, the market still undervalues Oryx, with the share price trading at a 47.4% discount to NAV, presenting […] today9 March, 2025
insert_link Crime Police recover cannabis worth N$500,000 at Ariamsvlei By Maria Namupala A farm worker discovered cannabis worth over N$500,000 at Farm Uitkoms in Ariamsvlei on Friday. According to the Namibian police report, the farm worker who was herding sheep discovered a bag hidden in a bush. They later called the police, and upon inspection, they discovered five parcels of cannabis with a total weight of 10.605 kg valued at N$530 250. The police report said it is further […] today9 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia Heavy rains wash away railway line at Usakos TransNamib has confirmed that the heavy rains across the country washed away a section of the railway network in the southern and western regions of the country. One of the affected lines between Arandis and Usakos was reopened Saturday afternoon, following the quick response by the TransNamib engineering teams. A statement released on Sunday says civil engineering teams have been deployed immediately to assess and repair the affected areas, working […] today9 March, 2025
insert_link Uncategorized Matheus, Armas win 2025 Rössing Marathon By: Adolf Kaure Jesaya Matheus won the 2025 Rössing Marathon Championship 42.2km men’s race, while Alina Armas won the women’s race at Swakopmund on Saturday. Matheus won the men’s race, clocking at 02:15:53, while Armas crossed the finish line at 02:45:32. Organised in partnership with Swakop Striders, the championship was held for the 34th edition under the theme “ran their own race,” as a record number of 2 037 athletes […] today9 March, 2025
insert_link Local Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway created 640 jobs during construction By Adolf Kaure The MR44 Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway created 640 jobs, and N$200 million was spent on local suppliers. The freeway, previously referred to as the “road behind Dune 7”, stretches for 42 kilometres, linking the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. President Nangola Mbumba, who inaugurated the freeway last week, said the project has also made meaningful contributions to job creation. “I am glad to note that a […] today9 March, 2025
insert_link Crime Who sneaked out with Namdia’s 47.214 carats of diamonds worth N$274.3 million? Simplifying Namdia heist Namdia says: N$314.9 million worth of diamonds were involved in the robbery of January 8, 2025, at its premises in Windhoek. N$40.6 million worth of diamonds have so far been recovered. Namdia does not say where and when. Our calculations N$274.3 million worth of diamonds are still missing. Namdia does not say whether there was a fourth suspect who could have sneaked out with the missing diamonds. […] today7 March, 2025
