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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 […]

Financial Sector Conduct Authority, South Africa Local financial institutions have been encouraged to adopt South Africa’s newly introduced Joint Standard on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Requirements, a comprehensive framework designed to bolster defenses against escalating cyber threats. The regulation, jointly issued by South Africa’s Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA), mandates that banks, insurers, pension funds, and other financial service providers implement robust cybersecurity strategies. These […]

A new documentary produced for the Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) has shed light on Namibia’s remarkable journey in wildlife conservation, positioning the country as a global leader in sustainable wildlife management. Directed by Andy Botelle and produced by MaMoKoBo Video & Research, Namibia’s Wildlife Economy explores the evolution of conservation policies in Namibia and southern Africa, from colonial times to present-day frameworks that prioritise community rights and ecological sustainability. […]

Front Row: David Norman – U.S. Embassy Namibia Representative, Mr. Simataa Mwiya – Chief Administrator, Namibia Sports Commission, Mr. Matheus Haitota – Head of Sports UNAM, Hon. Dino Ballotti – Deputy Minister MEIYSAC, Hon. Utaara Mootu – LPM Member of Parliament. Back Row: Penouua Kaoti – U.S. Embassy Alumni, Petersen Nghiyoonanye – Moderator, Dr Nangula Mbako – MC The U.S. Embassy in Namibia hosted a high-impact event on 19 May […]

Swapo MP Emma Muteko has raised alarm over the escalating youth unemployment crisis, particularly in the Kavango East and Omusati regions, calling for an urgent investigation into the root causes affecting young people aged 15 to 24. Speaking during a session of the National Council, Muteko expressed concern about the persistent lack of opportunities for the country’s youth and urged the government to clarify what is driving the regional disparities […]

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are playing a growing role in economic development, with their impact reaching beyond just job creation. According to FNB Namibia’s Head of SME, Nesdha De Jongh, SMEs are key to addressing some of the country’s most pressing issues, including high youth unemployment and inequality. “SMEs are the backbone of the economy,” De Jongh said. “We need to empower their growth so that they’ll be able […]

The Ministry of International Relations and Trade has launched a strategic planning workshop to shape a five-year plan to advance trade and investment goals. The workshop brings together stakeholders to define the ministry’s broader mandate, which now includes both trade and investment. According to Executive Director Penda Naanda, the plan will pay attention to the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and explore ways to deepen trade relations with countries […]

More than six months after Namibia’s general elections in November 2024, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has yet to release its final election observation report, missing the three-month deadline by a wide margin. This delay persists despite preliminary findings that described the elections as peaceful and generally democratic. “We want to know whether our election was free and fair.” The absence of the full report has left stakeholders and […]

Authorities are offering a reward of N$160,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for a brutal poaching incident in the Hardap Region. Between 9 and 11 May  2025, a white rhinoceros cow was found shot and dehorned on a farm near Maltahöhe. Her orphaned calf, named Elsa, was discovered two days later and has since been rescued. The Namibian Police’s Blue Rhino Task Team, alongside […]