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As the African Development Bank (AfDB) faces changing dynamics in its funding sources, economist Gabriel Erastus offers insightful perspectives on how this shift could affect Namibia and the broader African continent. With the United States reducing its contributions to the AfDB, Erastus believes it’s time for African nations to step up and take greater ownership of the funding process, which could empower the continent to direct capital toward its own […]

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has directed the Katima Mulilo Town Council to immediately review a controversial land-for-vehicles exchange deal, calling the transaction “illegal” and accusing the council of causing financial harm to the state. During an official visit to Katima Mulilo, Sankwasa questioned the valuation process used in the deal, which involved exchanging land, reportedly worth nearly N$30 million—for two Toyota Fortuner vehicles. “The Katima Town Council […]

By Leonard Witbeen   Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has added his voice to the growing call for the ruling SWAPO party to shift its focus from rhetoric to implementation, following recent remarks by SWAPO central committee member Hofni Iipinge. Iipinge had urged the party to prioritize concrete action over vague promises, especially in light of its longstanding track record of policy development without meaningful execution. In an interview, Kamwanya said he […]

  IntroductionIn a recent interview, business researcher Josef Sheehama offered a comprehensive view of Namibia’s economic strategy, emphasizing the dual importance of beneficiation and external loan management. His vision for Namibia’s economic independence hinges on industrialization, foreign direct investment (FDI), and leveraging natural resources to reduce dependency on external debt. 1. Namibia’s Vision 2030: Charting a Path to Industrialization Sheehama emphasizes that Vision 2030 is more than a governmental slogan—it […]

Walvis Bay, Namibia – The Agogo Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, one of the world’s most advanced offshore production assets, made a scheduled technical stop at Walvis Bay on 8 May 2025. Operated by Yinson Production for Azule Energy, the vessel paused at the Namibian port to replenish supplies and conduct crew changes as part of its journey to Angola. Drone photography of the Agogo FPSO was carried […]

Ovaherero in chains. During the colonial period in German South West Africa, now Namibia, the Germans brutally suppressed the indigenous population. (Image source: www.spiegel.de)   By: Vitalio Angula Clinical Psychologist Edwina Mensah-Husselmann says supporting young people in processing inherited trauma is not about shielding them from painful truths, but about affording them the tools, language, and support to hold that truth with strength, pride and purpose. Speaking at the Trilogy […]

Alexforbes House, Windhoek Alexforbes Namibia has announced leadership changes across its group of companies to strengthen its operational efficiency and its position as a leading investment destination. The information was disclosed in a media release dated 9 May 2025. According to the statement, the new appointments, which took effect on 1 April 2025, are part of an organisational restructure designed to deliver better outcomes for clients. These changes include the […]

  The Oranjemund Town Council has issued a warning to residents, advising them to steer clear of the Orange River due to rapidly rising water levels and strong currents, which have rendered the river unsafe for swimming. In a statement, the council said that the heightened water levels pose significant risks, particularly to those attempting to swim or cross the river. “Residents are strongly urged to avoid the Orange River […]