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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

O&L sells its Cleanergy stake to Belgian company 

Chamwe Kaira H2Infra NV, a subsidiary of Belgian-based CMB.TECH, is set to become the sole shareholder of Cleanergy Solutions Namibia after acquiring the 51% stake held by the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group. The transaction, subject to approval by...

2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards

NFK Editors - October 16, 2025 The Natural History Museum in London holds a yearly contest for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year. This year, the contest had a record 60,636 entries from around the world. Here are some of this year’s best...

YOUNG OBSERVER | What the midterm budget review means for young people

For many young Namibians, national budget week can feel like a distant ritual of suits, numbers and long speeches. Yet buried inside those tables and statements are quiet decisions that shape whether you can find work after graduation, launch a...

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...

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...

NIEC returns in 2026, exploring road to first oil, partnerships and investment

RichAfrica Consultancy is proud to announce that the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) will return to Windhoek for its 8th edition from 14 – 16 April 2026. Building on the success of its previous editions, this milestone event will...

Ehongo lopomba loshali otashi dulikali kapule oimaliwa ihapu neenghono

Oshiputudilo shopombada shaNamibia shedina University of Namibia (Unam) osha ti otashi ka pumbwa eemiliyona di li N$850 da wedwa po okudja kepangelo ngee eefuto dofikola oda kufwa po koshi yomulandu wehongo lopombada loshali. Oshinima eshi otashi...

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...

Which teams have qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka?

The UAE became the last team to secure their berth for the 2026 T20 World Cup that takes place early next year in India and Sri Lanka, capping the qualifying campaign for the biggest showpiece event in cricket. It was the fifth instance of the UAE...

YOUNG OBSERVER | The politicisation of hair

Hair, in Namibia as elsewhere, is never just hair. It is a language of belonging, respectability, rebellion, faith, profession, and class. For black women in particular, hair carries a freight of history: colonial gaze, missionary discipline,...

Competition commission pays N$9m to State 

The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has paid N$9 million in pecuniary penalties to the State Revenue Fund for the financial year ending March 2025. This action fulfils the commission’s obligation under Section 53(5) of the Competition Act...