Considered editorials, guest columns and sharp analysis from across Namibia's media ecosystem.
Last updated 3m ago · 11 Jun 2026, 08:30 pm
The process of appointing Namibia’s next Prosecutor-General represents far more than the filling of a vacant office. It is a test of the country’s commitment to transparency, institutional integrity and the rule of law. With Advocate Martha Imalwa expected to leave office at the end of the year after more than two deca
Sea transport remained Namibia's leading export channel in April 2026, carrying goods worth N$3.8 billion and accounting for 39% of the country's total exports, according to the latest Namibia International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) remains a strong income-generating stock with a dominant position in the Namibian telecommunications market, but rising costs are beginning to weigh on profitability, according to stockbroking firm Simonis Storm Securities.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has announced that, effective from 10 September, it will be discontinuing its free standalone SMS offering, which customers previously received upon recharging.
Canadian-listed gold exploration company Ongwe Minerals has announced the discovery of a new five-kilometre-long gold-in-soil anomaly (zone) at its Nguni prospect, located approximately 17 kilometres from the company's existing Manga gold discovery at the Omatjete Gold Project.
QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine is taking important steps toward establishing underground mining operations as part of its long-term strategy to sustain and expand production.
There are conversations that dominate Namibia’s public space. We hear about economic growth, foreign investment, oil discoveries, mining expansion, GDP forecasts, and development plans. Politicians speak proudly of progress. Investors speak confidently of opportunity. Government reports point to stability and economic
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare’s recent call for “humanity over profit” in housing loan repayments has struck a nerve. Many Namibians are struggling with repossessions, arrears, and the fear of losing homes they have spent decades paying for.
The controversy surrounding the role of Uhuru Dempers at the National Youth Council (NYC) is no longer simply about one individual. It has evolved into a broader question about transparency, accountability and respect for public procedures within the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture. At
Patience Makwele A fishing company linked to the Swapo Party’s business interests is facing mounting financial pressure after its flagship freezer trawler, Venus 1, was put up for auction following unpaid debts, wage disputes and a string of legal battles. The auction of the vessel, valued at approximately N$65 million
Namibia recorded a trade deficit of N$4.4 billion in April 2026, as imports continued to exceed exports, according to Statistician-General and Namibia Statistics Agency chief executive officer, Alex Shimuafeni.
Letshego Holdings (Namibia) Limited’s employee benefit expenses rose significantly in 2025 to N$147 million from N$116.2 million in 2024, according to its annual financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
Andrada Mining Limited says it has confirmed new high-grade lithium mineralisation from its Lithium Ridge Project in Namibia following the latest batch of drilling results.
Canadian oil and gas exploration company, ReconAfrica has commenced production testing operations at its Kavango West 1X (KW1X) discovery well in Namibia, marking a significant step in assessing the commercial viability of hydrocarbons in the Damara Fold Belt.
Bank Windhoek welcomed President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to its Goreangab Mall Digital Banking Hub during the official opening of the mall in Windhoek last week.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) is set to open a new and its first retail outlet in Okongo, bringing the total to 40 stores countrywide.
The OL Group has announced the permanent closure of the Hartlief Shop & Bistro in Windhoek's northern industrial Area, effective 15 July.
The recent Conference of the Left in South Africa should not be viewed merely as another ideological gathering within the country’s crowded political landscape.
For most people, short-term insurance is something they only think about when life goes wrong. A burst geyser, a stolen cell phone, a car accident, a break in, or a sudden storm that damages a home. In those moments, emotions run high.
The recent installation of speed humps along sections of Windhoek’s B1 Western Bypass and A1 highway has once again exposed an unfortunate tendency within government decision-making: responding to tragedies with knee-jerk solutions rather than evidence-based interventions. No one disputes that pedestrian fatalities on
Namibia has been cited as an important country in the global supply of critical minerals.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) increased its dividend payments to shareholders to N$467.1 million during the latest reporting period ended 31 March, up from N$369.5 million paid in the corresponding period a year earlier.
In light of geopolitical tensions and economic disruptions, achieving the proposed fiscal outcomes for the 2026/27 financial year will require significant improvements in how offices, ministries and agencies (OMAs) manage their daily operations.
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has received 624 applications for reconsideration following its decision on the licence application submitted by Starlink Internet Services Namibia (Pty) Ltd.
OL has officially launched its OL Legends Alumni Programme, a new initiative designed to recognise former employees who have contributed to the group's development over more than a century of operations.
Green entrepreneurs in Namibia are being encouraged to enter the 2026 FNF Afri GreenPitch Challenge, a continental competition designed to support and scale innovative small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the green economy.
The global airline industry’s profitability has been cut roughly in half due to war-related disruptions in the Middle East and higher fuel prices, according to the latest financial outlook released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Political movements are often forged in struggle. They emerge from dissatisfaction, mobilize citizens around a shared vision, and promise to transform society. During the journey to power, unity appears natural because attention is directed toward a common objective
Private schools and tutorial centres have become an important part of Namibia's educational landscape. They complement public education, create employment opportunities, and provide learners with alternative pathways to academic success.
Peter Karon We recently saw headlines in regional newspapers about another major cyber-attack disrupting African corporate IT infrastructure. These attacks are not isolated incidents and are on the rise. Namibians are rapidly embracing the digital age, accessing the internet across a variety of personal and corporate d
The High Court's decision to award social activists Michael Amushelelo and Dimbulukeni Nauyoma compensation for their unlawful arrest, detention and prosecution is more than a...
The Energy Explainer Pt 3: Before any international oil companies (IOCs) invest a single dollar in Namibia’s Orange Basin, they run a quiet checklist, and most of it has nothing to do with oil.In this series, we have been using the analogy of a neighbour walking into your kitchen to bake a cake. In part […] The post Wh
The Government Institutions Pension Fund Chief Executive, Martin Inkumbi, said a Rent-to-Own framework offers a practical solution for low and middle income earners, government employees, as well as informal traders, to become homeowners. Inkumbi explained the benefits of this model when he presented it to the Minister
The public outrage over the newly installed speed humps on Windhoek's Western Bypass did not arise because Namibians are opposed to road safety. It arose because once again, a...
AS NAMIBIA marked its second Genocide Remembrance Day on 28 May, remembrance events were held countrywide – from Lüderitz and Shark Island to Swakopmund, Okakarara, Otjinene and beyond. Political leaders, traditional authorities, scholars and community representatives reflected on one of the darkest chapters in our his
Sisa Namandje is right to raise concerns about the economic plight of historically disadvantaged black Namibians. Where he is wrong is in suggesting that meaningful opportunities...
FOR MANY employees, pension benefits represent far more than money. They represent years of service, financial sacrifice and, ultimately, retirement security. For employers, however, pension benefits have at times also been viewed as a mechanism through which losses caused by employees could be recovered, particularly
IN 2024, THE National Assembly passed a bill called the dissolution of marriage into the Dissolution of Marriage Act 10 of 2024. The act, therefore, repealed the following legislations in Namibia: Divorce Laws Amendment Ordinance, 1935, Matrimonial Affairs Ordinance, 1955, Matrimonial Affairs Amendment Ordinance, 1967,
