CommentJane Goodall's legacy is even more important as America turns away from science

Jane Goodall, the primatologist and anthropologist whose research changed the way we look at primates, died last week at the age of 91. She once said she believed in a “higher power”. That higher power, Dr Goodall said, was what we found in...

Former Miss Namibia launches food security project

Former Miss Namibia Prisca Anyolo has launched her non-governmental project, Crowned Garden, aimed at tackling hunger and malnutrition in Namibia through sustainable food production. Launched at Dordabis last Wednesday, the project employs...

Old Mutual announces new chief investment officer

Staff Writer The Old Mutual Investment Group Namibia (OMIGNAM) has appointed Sara Mezui Engo as chief investment officer of unlisted investments, effective immediately. Mezui Engo brings over 16 years of experience in investment management across...

Aldoro lines up rare earths hot spot in Namibia, aiming drill at large carbonatite intrusive

Aldoro is preparing to sink the drill bit directly into Omuronga’s carbonatite intrusive after lining up solid evidence of its REE prospectivity. Pic: Getty Images Maiden drilling to begin within weeks at the Omuronga project, targeting a new...

IUM Changing Lives and Reshaping Namibia’s Future

By: Stephanus Pombili The International University of Management (IUM) stands as one of Namibia’s most transformative institutions, dedicated to changing lives and reshaping the country’s socio-economic landscape through education, innovation, and...

Is this the world's most aggressive animal? Just the size of a fox, this badass raids beehives, steals from lions, shrugs off snake venom and never backs down…

Also known as the ratel, the honey badger is famous for its seemingly fearless and aggressive attitude to other animals, even larger predators such as lions and leopards – but does the honey badger live up to this infamy, and if so, just why is it...

TUT Solar Car Project Wins Prestigious Global Engineering Prize

An inspiring story of innovation, collaboration and South African excellence South Africa is celebrating a proud moment on the international stage: the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Solar Car Project has won the 2025 CAETS Communication...

Automechanika Johannesburg Wraps Up Africa Roadshows with Successful Namibia Showcase

The Automechanika Buyers and Visitors Sub-Saharan Africa Roadshow concluded its six‑nation journey with a highly successful final stop in Windhoek. The gathering provided participants with valuable insights into the evolving automotive aftermarket...

Procurement vs Innovation: Namibia’s Framework Discourages Home-Grown Technical Solutions

Namibian developers are building impressive technical solutions that could modernise government services and boost our digital economy. Instead of embracing these innovations, our procurement framework forces them into bureaucratic mazes designed...

Economic analyst Ngoma offers to train financial experts on how to implement currency board administration 

Thomas Ngoma * All they have to do is to agree to form an implementation team and I will guide the rest step by step to answer all their questions for the team to be fully trained up on it * Malawi used the system before attaining Independence. We...

The Myth of Israeli Innovation - Israel has long relied on Western patrons for arms and backing—even as it has cast itself as a security “innovator” the West can’t afford to do without.

On June 4th, The Times of Israel reported that in 2024, annual Israeli arms exports had reached an all-time high of $14.8 billion, with Europe buying 54% of the weapons. The article noted that Israeli officials had previously been concerned that...

Will technology replace HR functions completely?

Human Resource Management Companies HUMAN resource (HR) technology, often referred to as HR tech, has developed rapidly in recent years, with large employers around the world widely adopting core HR technology systems from enterprise software...

Omusati Education Directorate honours national debate and science fair winners

The Omusati Education Directorate, during the regional presentation ceremony of prizes, honoured its winning team, which scooped top honours at the National Debate and Science Fair Competition. Omusati claimed the first prize, bringing home...

Montana Tech to bestow 2025 Chancellor’s Award of Distinction, Distinguished Alumni Awards

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Tech will bestow Distinguished Alumni Awards upon three individuals tonight. This year's honorees include: Stacy Aguirre (A.S. Engineering, ’86; B.S. Engineering Science, ‘87), Marjorie McDonald (B.S., Safety, Health, and...

From New York to Philadelphia, Namibia steps onto the global stage

PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Introduction When President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah arrived in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), she did more than fulfil a diplomatic duty. She...

Agriculture key to Namibia’s economy

The agriculture sector remains the backbone of the country's economy amid challenges posed by climate change. Head of the Directorate of Agriculture Production, Extension and Engineering Service in ||Kharas Region, Nelson Ngarizemo, made the...

Army to cut links with Windhoek butchery over rotten meat 

…NIP finds meat supplied to Grootfontein base was contaminated Renthia Kaimbi The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs wants to cancel its subcontract with Klein Windhoek Schlacherei (Pty) Ltd. This comes after laboratory tests found bacteria...

YOUNG OBSERVER | Theofelus named among TIME’s 100 Next: A moment of global pride for Namibia

In a proud and historic moment for Namibia, Emma Theofelus, the country’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, has been named on TIME magazine’s prestigious list of the 100 Next, a global recognition of the world’s most...

Hyphen green hydrogen project, Namibia – update

Name of the Project Hyphen green hydrogen project. Location Tsau//Khaeb National Park, near Luderitz, in Namibia. Project Owner/s Hyphen Hydrogen Energy is a joint venture between Nicholas Holdings Limited and ENERTRAG, but the Namibian government...

OBSERVER DAILY | Local ownership in mining: Namibia must strike a 

bold, balanced path The recent warning from the Chamber of Mines about “growing risks” to Namibia’s mining sector due to policy uncertainty, particularly the proposal for 51% mandatory local ownership in new projects, deserves careful attention....