Electrifying informal settlements could unlock N$70 million for Windhoek
The City of Windhoek could generate up to N$70 million annually by connecting all informal households to the electricity grid,...
Namibia posts strongest first-half vehicle sales since 2019
Namibia recorded 1,313 new vehicle sales in June 2025, making it the second-best performing month of the year so far...
Do life covers really offer more? A critical look beyond the surface
By Johannes Natangwe Paulus Following the recent publication of my article on life covers that only pay out upon death,...
The strategic importance of CV references in a competitive job market
By Junias Erasmus In today’s competitive job market, a well-crafted curriculum vitae (CV) is more than a record of qualifications...
Why social media marketing works (and how to use it)
By Mo Shehu If you’re running a small business in Namibia—or anywhere, really—you’ve probably leaned on the usual marketing stuff:...
Windhoek faces N$2.67 billion road maintenance backlog
The City of Windhoek has accumulated a road maintenance backlog of N$2.67 billion between 2020 and 2025 due to chronic...
NamWater breaks ground on N$743 million Oshakati purification plant
NamWater has officially launched construction of the N$743 million Oshakati Purification Plant upgrade, which will more than double the facility’s...
Government calls on Erongo to diversify economy
The government has urged the Erongo Region to move beyond its reliance on mining, fisheries and tourism by investing in...
Beware the trojan grant: Why downgrading Namibia’s income status is no cause for celebration
By Tom K. Alweendo A Hollow Victory in Disguise Namibia's recent reclassification from an upper-middle-income country to a lower- middle-income...
Beware the trojan grant: Why downgrading Namibia’s income status is no cause for celebration
By Tom K. Alweendo A Hollow Victory in Disguise Namibia's recent reclassification from an upper-middle-income country to a lower- middle-income...
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