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...

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 | 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...

Mechanical failure ends Rooi’s race in Wollongong

Namibian para-triathlete Jerome Rooi was forced to withdraw from the 2025 World Triathlon Para Championships in Wollongong, Australia, on Saturday after suffering a mechanical issue mid-race. According to one of his accompanying coaches Jean-Paul...

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...

2025 Eskom Expo celebrates South Africa’s top young STEM innovators

The 2025 Eskom Expo International Science Fair celebrated SA’s leading young scientists with an impressive collection of prizes from full bursaries and cash rewards to tech devices that will support their future in science, technology,...

MVA Fund spends N$325 million annually on road crash victims

The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund disburses an average of N$325 million each year, with around N$200 million spent on medical expenses for road crash victims, according to MVA Fund chief executive Rosalia Martins-Hausiku. Martins-Hausiku says...

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...

From resilience to relevance

Ramona Itembu Resilience has long been the essence of Namibians’ ability to survive life. Whether returning from financial downturns, drought, or personal financial setbacks, we have learnt to survive. But as we tick down the clock to the later...

How Trump is constructing a new border wall

Namibia’s revenge: The US shot itself in the foot when President Donald Trump’s administration hiked the cost of the visa that allows American employers to hire foreign workers, the writer says. Photo: Supplied The price of a US H-1B visa is now...

‘Ghost Elephants’ stampedes through the Virginia Film Festival

The Virginia Film Festival screened “Ghost Elephants” Saturday, the latest directorial entry in German filmmaker Werner Herzog’s lauded filmography. The nature documentary follows National Geographic explorer Dr. Steve Boyes on an obsessive...

Youth entry into politics a sign of democratic maturity – Analysts

Allexer Namundjembo The growing participation of young people in politics is bringing energy, ideas, and accountability into the country’s political space. Analysts say this trend signals a positive step toward a more inclusive and participatory...

Thieves steal Dh195,000 from woman in Fujairah after 'faulty' tyre con

Two suspects accused of snatching Dh195,000 ($53,000) in cash from a woman's car after distracting her were caught within three hours of the theft, Fujairah Police said on Tuesday. The woman was targeted after withdrawing the money from her bank...

CPBN awards N$535m in security contracts over three years

Justicia Shipena The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has awarded 39 security service contracts worth N$535 million over the past three years. The contracts, CPBN said, aimed to promote local empowerment, job creation, and SME...

Lüderitz Port expansion gathers momentum

The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has adequate plans in place for both the Port of Lüderitz and the Port of Walvis Bay in the short, medium and long term to accommodate current and future port demand. “The Port of Lüderitz harbour has reached...

Volta Region’s December Events Promise Economic Boost for Businesses

The Volta Region is positioning itself for what could be its most economically significant month in recent memory, as two major national events converge in December to create unprecedented business opportunities. The 41st National Farmers’ Day...

Tumas Uranium Project targets first production in Q3 2027

Deep Yellow Limited has reported substantial progress across its Namibian operations for the September 2025 quarter, with the flagship Tumas Uranium Project moving steadily toward its targeted first production in the third quarter of 2027. The...

Swapo applauds youth mobilisation and peaceful campaign in Tanzania

Renthia Kaimbi A high-level Swapo delegation led by former Namibian ambassador to China, Elia Kaiyamo and youth leader Klaivert Mwandingi attended Chama Cha Mapinduzi’s (CCM) final inland rally in Tanzania ahead of the 29 October elections. The...