4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (609+ words) Three out of four Namibian children are not considered ready for school, according to a national early childhood development (ECD) study cited by Development Workshop Namibia (DWN), raising concerns about the foundations being laid before children enter formal education. The…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (980+ words) Namibia cannot eat its scenery. That may sound deliberately provocative, particularly in a country that has rightly built an international reputation for protecting its wildlife, landscapes and biodiversity. But it is an important reality as Namibia attempts to transform its…...

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (588+ words) Non-monetary gold overtook uranium to become Namibia’s largest export commodity in July 2026, benefiting from a strong global rally that has pushed gold prices to record levels, according to an analysis of the July trade statistics by the Namibia Statistics Agency....

5+ day, 11+ hour ago   (302+ words) FNB Namibia and the City of Windhoek have entered into a workplace banking staffing solutions strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the financial wellbeing, empowerment, and long-term prosperity of City of Windhoek employees. The partnership, formalised through a signing ceremony in…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (977+ words) A cross-border investigation into alleged illegal coal mining in South Africa has resulted in the freezing of N$49.4 million in Namibian bank accounts. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the case demonstrates the growing importance of cooperation between South African…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (365+ words) Exploration opportunities are already lining up beyond the Mopane development, with TotalEnergies planning to begin appraisal activities as early as the second half of 2026 and targeting a final investment decision (FID) on the project in 2028. The company said the Mopane…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (738+ words) The approval of Namibia’s new Mental Health Bill (Bill 8 of 2025) by the national council has been welcomed as a major shift towards a more dignified and accessible care, raising questions about how the reforms will reach patients in regions where…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (681+ words) As the world accelerates its energy transition and demand for clean, reliable power grows, our nation has a unique opportunity to expand its role as a responsible supplier of heavyweight minerals such as uranium while safeguarding the environment that sustains…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (978+ words) There is something deeply seductive about the idea of a national airline. It is the flag in the sky. It is Namibia announcing itself to the world. It is a symbol of independence, ambition and national pride. But an airline…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (798+ words) Open defecation remains a major sanitation challenge in Namibia, with almost half of the country’s population still lacking access to improved sanitation and rural communities bearing the greatest burden. According to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), 47.2% of Namibians still…...