Ekoka village brownfield to become green scheme success

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has revealed plans to turn its 140-hectare brownfield at Ekoka village in the Ohangwena region into a green scheme project. The ministry says it is currently conducting water surveys...

Zamwani calls for greater national food production to meet SDGs

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR), Inge Zaamwani, has emphasised the importance of producing sufficient food to feed the nation in meeting the country's Sustainable Development Goals. Zaamwani emphasised this in...

Cuba yes, blockade no!

In the face of the blockade, the Cuban people remain firm in their decision to be sovereign and independent. Photo: Ismael Batista Heberprot-P, the result of Cuban technology, is the only therapy in the world for the effective healing of deep and...

Industry pushing solar energy in South Africa

Industry is the biggest driver of solar energy adoption in South Africa. This was highlighted by Stellenbosch University Centre for Renewable and Sustainable Energy Studies senior researcher Dr François Rozon, at the Solar & Storage Live Cape Town...

Gawanas calls for Africa’s health self-reliance

Africa must take charge of its health future and reduce reliance on external aid. This is according to Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria vice chairperson Bience Gawanas, who was speaking at the fourth International Conference on...

NMU recognised for sustainable water management

Nelson Mandela University has been recognised for its leadership in sustainable water management, taking home the prestigious sustainable water management initiative award at the 2025 HEFMA (Higher Education Facility Management Association) annual...

Ngurare hails youth-led digital innovation

Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has hailed the National Mega Hackathon as the digital foundation of Namibia’s future – one being built by the country’s youth. The event, focused on improving public service delivery, brought together...

A tiny rhino foetus developed by IVF: Jon A Juárez’s best photograph

This photograph captures a moment of fragile hope: the world’s first IVF rhino pregnancy, a tiny foetus that reignited optimism among scientists fighting to save the northern white rhino from extinction. There are only two female northern white...

New NCCI Divundu committee to prioritise informal traders

Allexer Namundjembo The newly elected Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Divundu Branch committee will focus on assisting informal traders to improve their operations. “Divundu has a large number of informal traders and vendors and...

Swakop Uranium achieves net profit of N$562 million

Chamwe Kaira Swakop Uranium, operator of the Husab Mine, recorded a net profit of N$562 million in 2024, marking a strong turnaround from a loss in 2023. Total procurement for the year reached N$10.1 billion, with N$6.36 billion spent locally. The...

Justice as a Compass — Mandela’s legacy, Palestine’s struggle and the ethics of global solidarity

Good afternoon, distinguished guests, comrades, and friends. Molweni – Sanibonani – Dumelang. I am deeply honoured and humbled to stand here – on the soil that gave us Nelson Mandela and one of the greatest examples of liberation of modern...

Countries across Africa approve new crypto laws as adoption grows

Yesterday, the governor of the Bank of Ghana, the country’s central bank, said that crypto regulations will be in place by the end of 2025. This follows draft guidelines the bank published last year. By introducing a strong legal footing for...

Ex-MP demands restitution for Tanzania’s lost Dinosaurs

LINDI: Former Tanzanian lawmaker and environmental activist Riziki Saidi Lulida still remembers the first time she saw the towering replica of a dinosaur from her homeland (not in Africa, but in a Berlin museum). “It was taken from Lindi, from our...

Rare 2027 solar eclipse leads to holidays already starting to sell out in five countries

A rare solar eclipse in 2027 has triggered a surge in bookings to five countries. On August 2, 2027, the Sun will 'disappear' for up to six minutes. This extraordinary phenomenon will be best observed across North Africa and sections of the Middle...

Bulawayo City Council requires US$14,5m to fix sewer, water challenges

Bulawayo City Council requires about US$14,5 million to tackle infrastructure-related problems which include water and sewer systems, among other issues, mayor David Coltart has said. BULAWAYO City Council (BCC) requires about US$14,5 million to...

OBSERVER COASTAL | Walvis Bay mourns Savva

Renthia Kaimbi Walvis Bay is mourning the passing of businessman John Savva, whose death has drawn tributes from across Namibia. Savva was celebrated for his business success and generosity but his life also touched a key chapter in Namibia’s...

African Wildlife Poop Sheds Light On What Shapes Gut Ecosystem

NC State A study of elephants, giraffes and other wildlife in Namibia’s Etosha National Park underscores the ways in which the environment, biological sex, and anatomical distinctions can drive variation in the gut microbiomes across plant-eating...

This South African investment firm wants to build Africa’s first listed Bitcoin treasury company

In September, Altvest Capital Limited, a South African investment firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), announced plans to raise $210 million to buy Bitcoin. The goal is to build what it calls a Bitcoin treasury fund—an...

Global economy shows resilience amid shifting commodity prices

Chamwe Kaira The global economy continues to show resilience, even as forecasts point to slightly slower growth in the coming years. Bank of Namibia (BoN) governor Johannes !Gawaxab said this week that since the last Monetary Policy Committee...

African animal poop sheds light on gut microbiomes

A new study of African wildlife poop sheds light on what shapes the gut ecosystem. The study of elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife in Namibia’s Etosha National Park underscores the ways in which the environment, biological sex, and anatomical...