insert_link Business / EconomicsInterview: China’s Path, Africa’s Future: Sheehama Unpacks Key Takeaways from Kunming Forum Business and economics researcher Josef Sheehama has returned from the 14th China-African Think Tank Forum in Kunming, China, with key reflections on how China’s development model—particularly in poverty alleviation and modernization—could offer Africa, and Namibia specifically, a valuable roadmap for future industrialization. The forum, attended by over 150 scholars, policymakers, and experts from across the African continent and China, served as a platform to examine shared challenges and explore developmental […] today27 May, 2025 21
insert_link NamibiaDiversion Road Near Windhoek-Rehoboth Bridge Almost Complete GOOD TO GO: The diversion road from the bridge between Windhoek and Rehoboth, which cracked due to rainfall on Thursday, March 20, 2025, is almost done. Traffic will be redirected to one side of the road until the diversion road is opened later Friday, 21 March 2025. Video: Wonder Guchu today21 March, 2025 72
insert_link NamibiaLawmakers set to debating prison conditions and equitable wealth distribution Lawmakers are set to debate prison conditions, infrastructure development, and equitable wealth distribution. Concerns are being raised about overcrowded correctional facilities and inadequate rehabilitation programs. Infrastructure talks are focusing on improving roads and public utilities in underserved regions. MPs are also examining how national resources are distributed under the One Namibia, One Nation principle. Further discussions are shaping potential reforms in these sectors. today6 March, 2025 25
insert_link South AfricaLoadshedding at stage two until further notice in South Africa Loadshedding has been reduced to stage two until further notice in South Africa, following the successful recovery of eight out of ten generation units that tripped over the weekend. A total of three-thousand-808-megawatts has been restored from the units that tripped. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, says while the recovery of the emergency reserves is progressing well, further replenishment is required to reach sufficient levels: today25 February, 2025 53
insert_link South AfricaDA Raises Alarm Over Poor Perimeter Security at SA Prisons The DA says it is concerning that nearly half of South Africa’s correctional facilities lack adequate perimeter fencing. A parliamentary question reply from minister for Correctional Services, Pieter Groenewald, revealed that an estimated one-billion-rand is required to address the fencing deficiencies at 120 prisons nationwide. The DA’s, Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba, says the lack of specific completion dates for any of these projects, attributed to funding uncertainties, raises serious concerns: today17 February, 2025 65
insert_link 4 Dr. Sam NujomaBusiness Community Pays Tribute to Founding Father Sam Nujoma The Chamber of Commerce and Industry honored the late Founding Father, Dr. Sam Nujoma, for his pivotal role in the country's economic and political development. Speaking at a memorial event, NCCI Director Vetumbuavi Mungunda highlighted Nujoma’s contributions, including his efforts to unify Namibia’s business sector, champion infrastructure projects, and promote economic self-sufficiency. Nujoma’s legacy as a visionary leader committed to national prosperity remains a guiding force for Namibia’s business community. today15 February, 2025 83 4
insert_link South AfricaEskom Reports Stable Power System with Load-Shedding Suspended In S.A, Eskom says the power system continues to be stable with load-shedding remaining suspended. Eskom spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena says the system also has sufficient emergency reserves. She says from 1 April last year to 14 February, load-shedding was suspended for 317 days, compared to 32 days in the same period last year. She adds that electricity supply was available 99-percent of the time, compared to just 10-percent last […] today15 February, 2025 60
insert_link 2 6 Business / EconomicsNamibia Joins International Maritime Organisation to Boost Supply Chains Cabinet has approved Namibia’s membership in the International Maritime Organisation to enhance supply chain efficiency. Information Minister Emma Theofelus announced the decision this week, following Cabinet’s first meeting on February 11. today15 February, 2025 51 6 2
insert_link South AfricaActionSA Slams Johannesburg Metro for Neglecting Vital Assets ActionSA in Johannesburg says while critical service delivery departments in the metro struggle with inadequate office equipment, vital assets at the metro centre in Braamfontein are left to deteriorate, stolen or vandalised. Following the decanting of the metro centre for safety reasons last year, all departments abandoned their office equipment, including furniture, copiers, and IT assets. ActionSA’s, Sarah Wissler, says this is a disgraceful failure of governance and resource management: […] today13 February, 2025 60