Namibia must embrace its indigenous languages for unity, identity and justice

Ndaindila Allexer Namundjembo In the heart of every nation lies its language. It shapes how people think, relate to one another, and understand the world around them. In Namibia, a land blessed with rich linguistic and cultural diversity, our languages are …

NDF says chopper at Miss Namibia was no free ride 

Allexer Namundjembo The ministry of defence and veteran affairs has confirmed that the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) paid N$22,470 to use a Namibian Defence Force (NDF) helicopter during the recent Miss Namibia pageant in Ongwediva. Public …

Namibia tops Africa in Tax-to-GDP ratio for second year

Hertta-Maria Amutenja  Namibia has recorded the highest tax-to-GDP ratio on the continent for the second year in a row, according to data from the African Tax Administration Forum (ATAF). This was revealed by Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) commissioner and …

Miss Namibia: Soldiers’ involvement highlights unity and national pride

Placido Hilukilwa THE involvement of the Namibian Defence Force in the hosting of the Miss Namibia Beauty Pageant 2025 was intended to highlight the spirit of unity and national pride, reflecting the diverse strengths of the nation, said NDF spokesperson …

Dangote Refinery Expands to Southern Africa with 1.6 million-Barrel Fuel Storage Facility in Namibia

Govt targets 15% local oil share by 2030

Justicia Shipena  In the next five years, the government plans to increase carried participation from 10% to 15%. This goal is outlined in the recently launched sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which sets 2030 as the deadline. The goal is to empower …

N$3m pilot livestock project targets rural livelihoods

Beneficiaries receive small livestock and are expected to return a portion of the offspring to support further distributions as part of the revolving livestock programme. The Hope Farm Project, launched on Saturday at Farm Daweb in the Daures constituency, …

Southern African leaders shift focus, eye economic liberation

The liberation movements in Southern Africa have recommitted to continue with the next phase of emancipation in the region. The leaders say economic development should be at the heart of their priorities while safeguarding the gains that they have made …

Digital access up by 6% in two years

Allexer Namundjembo  Namibia’s ICT Development Index (IDI) score rose from 68% in 2023 to 73.2% in 2025, according to the latest IDI report, released by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU).  The 6% rise reflects an increase  in the country’s …

MTC unveils five-year creator awards sponsorship

Allexer Namundjembo The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has pledged N$4.5 million over the next five years to sponsor the Content Creator Awards. Of that amount, N$1.5 million is allocated for this year’s event. The announcement was made last week …