The art of the comeback: Leadership lessons from Singapore 

Mufaro Nesongano Something that has always amazed me is the remarkable comeback after a setback. As human beings, we tend to celebrate success stories more, for few people wish to be associated with failure. Yet those who have experienced moments...

Erongo Governor pledges water and health support for Xobo-Xobos miners

The Erongo Governor, Nathalia |Goagoses, has vowed to address the water shortages and lack of basic services faced by small-scale miners at Xobo-Xobos in the Dâures Constituency of the region. Xobo-Xobos is an informal small miners' camp nestled...

Y-Brand's Kabelo Ncholo Named HR Leader of the Year

Kabelo Ncholo, the founder and CEO of Y-Brand — an African-based Marketing, Advertising and Communications agency — was named HR Leader of the Year at the Future of HR Awards Ceremony. Held at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on Thursday, 23...

TIME FOR INDEPENDENT STATE-OWNED HOLDING ENTERPRISE

JOSEF KEFAS SHEEHAMA It is time for Namibia to establish an Independent State Holding Enterprise rather of passing down duties to the Prime Minister, which could threaten the separation of powers due to a lack of check and balances. As a result,...

Nujoma Stadium Refurbishment Valued At N$13 Mil Officially Commences

Sam Nujoma Stadium in Katutura, held an official handover of the refurbishment site has just taken place. With an investment of 13 million, this project marks the beginning of long-awaited upgrades to one of Namibia's most iconic sporting venues....

Rare bi-coloured diamond unearthed in Botswana

Experts say that a bi-coloured diamond unearthed in Botswana this month is one of the most exciting finds in gem-mining history — a welcome piece of good news for a struggling sector of Africa’s economy. The 37-carat stone, pink on one side and...

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...

10 deadliest apex predators in the wild: which ruthless mammals are the best – and most brutal – killing machines?

Being an apex predator at the top of the food chain is tough. Predators need to kill and eat other animals to survive, but for many species most pursuits end in failure, while smaller hunters risk losing their hard-won meals to bigger beasts....

List of 10 African countries with lowest IMF debt in 2025

Several African countries, including Kenya, rely on the International Monetary Fund for loans amid high budget deficits However, some nations are less reliant on the Bretton Woods institution, since its loans come with conditions Among the nations...

SADC PF MP warns of economic shock as AGOA non-renewal threatens jobs and exports

Hon Ruth Mendes Chairperson of the SADC Parliamentary Forum’s Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Committee, Ruth Mendes, has warned that the non-renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States represents...

A Simulated Client Study on Non-Prescription Antibiotic Sales and Counselling Practices in Iraqi Nurse-Led Clinics: Implications for Antimicrobial Resistance

Introduction Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a critical global health challenge, projected to cause up to 10 million deaths annually by 2050 if left unaddressed.1 Its impact is particularly severe in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs),...

Nbc Lauded For Professionalism By Partners During Under-17 Afcon Qualifiers

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) recently made history by successfully broadcasting outside Namibia for the first time, covering the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2026 COSAFA Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. Following their successful...

GH¢19m lost to cybercrime in nine months – CSA

The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has reported a significant increase in cybercrime cases, with financial losses exceeding GH¢19 million between January and September 2025. Speaking at the International Conference on Information Systems and...

NIMT murder convict was sick before death 

Justicia Shipena Former Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) employee and convicted double murderer Ernst Lichtenstrasser has died in custody. Lichtenstrasser (64) was found dead on Sunday morning at the Windhoek Correctional...

Outages on Microsoft platforms as AWS denies issues

Thousands of users are reporting problems with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services on Wednesday, days after a widespread outage disrupted platforms across the internet. Monitoring site Downdetector showed a surge of about 20,000 users reporting...

Namcor consults on development

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) together with its joint venture partners, TotalEnergies EP Namibia, QatarEnergy International, and Impact Oil & Gas have engaged in the second phase of the Environmental and Social Impact...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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Omburu Battery Storage Received its Power Conversion System

By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Namibia’s first utility-scale battery storage project has received some of its eight (8) Power Conversion Systems (PCS), the country’s power utility updated last week. According to NamPower updates, the PCS containers...

Nam reaffirms commitment to combat cybercrime

Auleria Wakudumo Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to combating cybercrime and strengthening digital security, with the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, signing the United Nations Convention Against...

Africa’s lessons for a changing world: Innovation through resilience

IN an era of global uncertainty — marked by conflict, inequality and climate disruption — Africa stands as one of the few regions offering fresh models for inclusive growth and resilience. IN an era of global uncertainty — marked by conflict,...