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By: Selma Taapopi Namibia has made strides in the prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B from mothers to their babies. Health Minister Esperance Luvindao said HIV transmission dropped by 70% since the early 2000s, with more than 98% of babies born to HIV-positive mothers now testing negative. Namibia has made significant progress in preventing the transmission of HIV, Syphilis, and Hepatitis B from mothers to […]

Namibia Institute of Pathology (Photo: NIP) The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has supported more than 200 students through internships and graduate programmes since 2021, investing over N$3 million in their development. NIP has also partnered with the University of Namibia (UNAM), Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), and the MTC National Internship Programme to strengthen specialist training in the country. NIP Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer, Niita […]

Simonis Storm office, Windhoek The annual inflation eased to 3.2% in August, compared to 4.4% in the same month last year and 3.5% in July. The August figure is the lowest recorded so far in 2025. The main contributor to inflation was food and non-alcoholic beverages. Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen said the slowdown reflects easing price pressures but cautioned that household budgets remain under strain. The post Inflation Drops […]

Statistics (Photo: Cirrus Capital) The unemployment rate in Kavango East has increased to 52% in 2023, up from 48% in 2011, according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). According to the Namibia Press Agency, youth unemployment in the region remains high at 60.4%. Ndiyona Constituency recorded the highest unemployment rates, with 65% overall and 73% among young people. The Namibia Press Agency reports that most employed residents […]

Road Fund Administration (Photo: RFA) Motorists who have fallen behind on vehicle licence payments now have a path to financial relief following the implementation of the Road Fund Administration Amendment Act, 2024. The new law, which came into force through regulations gazetted on 22 August 2025, introduces exemptions and waivers on licence fees, penalties, and interest. Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah said the reform is designed to balance citizen relief with […]

Signing the deal are Jaco Van Rensburg and Miguel Hamutenya (Photo: Poiyah Media) Windhoek, Namibia, 17 September 2025 – Nasan Energies Namibia (Pty) Ltd has announced an agreement with Vivo Energy Namibia to acquire 53 Engen- and Shell-branded fuel service stations. The transaction, subject to approval by the Namibian Competition Commission, marks a historic step for the country’s energy sector and will establish Nasan Energies as one of Namibia’s first […]

BCX Summit 2025 (Photo: Angie Scholtz FMN) The BCX Namibia Transform Summit 2025 is currently underway in Windhoek, bringing together Africa’s leading technology experts, business decision-makers, and digital innovators. Sponsored by BCX’s OEM partners, the summit is examining how cloud computing, cybersecurity, the Internet of Things (IoT), and artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping industries and unlocking new business opportunities across the continent. BCX executives and industry experts will share strategic […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The City of Windhoek has reached an agreement with residents living at Havana Four Way to relocate them to newly established townships as part of ongoing road expansion and community development projects. The engagement, held Wednesday and led by Windhoek Mayor, Ndeshihafela Laranja, alongside city councillors and other municipal officials, focused on relocating households from the corner of Matsitshi Street and Eneas Peter Nanyemba Drive. The area […]

By: Maria Namupala The Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court has postponed the bail hearing for Eliakim Taapopi Shiimi (40) to Wednesday. Shiimi is accused of stabbing his girlfriend Martha Aron (35) to death at Oshifukwa in the Oshikoto Region on 22 September 2024. The bail hearing was postponed to allow the state prosecutor, Justine Shiweda, to conduct cross-examination. During the proceedings Shiimi said he wants to be granted bail for him to […]