H₂Infra to acquire majority stake in Cleanergy 

The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group announced that it will sell its shares in Cleanergy Solutions Namibia to H₂Infra NV, a company that is part of the international clean energy leader, CMB.TECH. O&L currently owns 51% of Cleanergy. Once approved by...

UCT tackles Africa’s stilbirth crisis

The University of Cape Town (UCT) is spearheading a vital initiative to combat the alarming stillbirth crisis in Africa, which claims nearly one million lives annually, primarily from preventable causes. In collaboration with esteemed...

7 most beautiful deserts in the world

Ask any person who has walked in a desert, and they’ll tell you that it is one of the most humbling human experiences. The endless stretches of sky overhead and the grainy sand beneath are a reminder of the triviality of existence, leaving...

President says she fired Ithete for defying oil moratorium

Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has confirmed that former deputy prime minister and minister of industries, mines and energy, Natangue Ithete, was dismissed for violating a presidential moratorium on oil deals. On Sunday, she...

Digital Transformation: The Key to Efficient Government Service Delivery

Inefficiency thrives in the shadows, in manual processes, vanishing paper trails, and in unchecked discretion. Namibia’s service delivery gaps continue to undermine public trust and economic growth, yet we hold a powerful, underused tool to...

Theatre and Film Awards make a grand comeback in 2026

After a six-year break, Namibia’s biggest celebration of stage and screen is set to make a dazzling return. The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN), in partnership with the Namibia Film Commission (NFC), has officially announced that the Namibian...

Human trafficking: South African jobseekers lured to Myanmar and held hostage

Dozens of young South Africans are trapped in Myanmar, their dreams of a better life shattered after falling victim to elaborate social media job scams promising high-paying positions abroad. The Witness reports that at least 41 South Africans are...

Closing Bell: ASX retreats to two-week low on hot inflation print

Hot inflation numbers pushed the market into a quick retreat in trade today, despite a rally in uranium stocks. Pic: Getty Images ASX falls to two-week lows, down 0.96pc Healthcare, industrials, financials smashed by high inflation read Uranium...

Don’t blame the beer maker, blame the drinker– Nandi-Ndaitwah

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibians to take responsibility for alcohol abuse and says brewers cannot be blamed for the consequences of irresponsible drinking. Speaking during her first official courtesy visit to Namibia Breweries...

11th SADC Multi-Stakeholder Water Dialogue Reinforces Role of Water in Regional Economic Corridor Development

The Dialogue was organised by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kingdom of Lesotho and with the support of the German Government through the SADC GIZ Transboundary...

SA youth held captive in Myanmar after fake Thailand job adverts

Dozens of young South Africans are trapped in Myanmar, their dreams of a better life shattered after falling victim to elaborate social media job scams promising high-paying positions abroad. ALSO READ | South Africans stranded after escaping...

ASX gives up 0.96pc on hot CPI read

ASX falls to two-week lows, down 0.96pc Healthcare, industrials, financials smashed by high inflation read Uranium and resource stocks stage recovery ASX tumbles on CPI read but uranium rallies Any chance of an intraday recovery was put to bed by...

Africa’s AI progress held back by limited internet coverage

From the periphery, it’s easy to assume that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still far removed from Africa’s realities. But from simple fact-checking tools used by journalists in Mozambique and Uganda, to complex AI-driven revenue systems in South...

Entertainment WHERE IS THE BUZZ Meet The Zoologist Who Turned Pandemic Boredom Into 5 Million Followers

Science doesn’t typically include punchlines, meme-fame contagions, nor hawky-sized dragonflies. But when it comes to zoologist/writer/STEM content creator Lindsay Nikole, learning and entertainment are one entity, and it is a recipe that has...

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...

YOUNG OBSERVER | Capturing the youth vote – Should we lower the voting age to 16?

Every election cycle in Namibia, the same question returns with new urgency: how do we get more young people to register, to show up and to cast informed votes? With a median age under 25 and a growing cohort of first-time voters, the stakes are...

15 Best International Places To Visit In November 2025 | Top Destinations

The heat mellows down in November, turning the air crisp in parts of the north, and golden light still lingers over coastlines and deserts. It’s the perfect time to travel without crowds, to witness autumn fade into winter in Europe, chase early...

Unam wants N$850m extra for free varsity

Govt could end up pumping N$2.2 billion into Unam per year to achieve Nandi-Naidtwah’s plan The University of Namibia (Unam) says it would need an additional N$850 million in government funding if tuition fees are abolished under the proposed free...

Mixed record for President so far

Chamwe Kaira Political analyst Henning Melber says President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s performance since taking office in March shows a mixed record so far. “Many innovations, such as the reduction of the cabinet, made sense. Others, such as the...

India–Africa partnership in indigenous knowledge system and climate resilience

When we speak of climate change, we often turn to satellites, technology, global frameworks, and new innovations. Yet, there exists a vast reservoir of wisdom that has quietly helped communities survive and adapt for centuries, i.e the Indigenous...