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IntroductionIn a recent interview, business researcher Josef Sheehama offered a comprehensive view of Namibia’s economic strategy, emphasizing the dual importance of beneficiation and external loan management. His vision for Namibia’s economic independence hinges on industrialization, foreign direct investment (FDI), and leveraging natural resources to reduce dependency on external debt. 1. Namibia’s Vision 2030: Charting a Path to Industrialization Sheehama emphasizes that Vision 2030 is more than a governmental slogan—it is […]

As the African Development Bank (AfDB) faces changing dynamics in its funding sources, economist Gabriel Erastus offers insightful perspectives on how this shift could affect Namibia and the broader African continent. With the United States reducing its contributions to the AfDB, Erastus believes it’s time for African nations to step up and take greater ownership of the funding process, which could empower the continent to direct capital toward its own […]

By Leonard Witbeen   Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanya has added his voice to the growing call for the ruling SWAPO party to shift its focus from rhetoric to implementation, following recent remarks by SWAPO central committee member Hofni Iipinge. Iipinge had urged the party to prioritize concrete action over vague promises, especially in light of its longstanding track record of policy development without meaningful execution. In an interview, Kamwanya said he […]

Walvis Bay, Namibia – The Agogo Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, one of the world’s most advanced offshore production assets, made a scheduled technical stop at Walvis Bay on 8 May 2025. Operated by Yinson Production for Azule Energy, the vessel paused at the Namibian port to replenish supplies and conduct crew changes as part of its journey to Angola. Drone photography of the Agogo FPSO was carried […]

Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has directed the Katima Mulilo Town Council to immediately review a controversial land-for-vehicles exchange deal, calling the transaction “illegal” and accusing the council of causing financial harm to the state. During an official visit to Katima Mulilo, Sankwasa questioned the valuation process used in the deal, which involved exchanging land, reportedly worth nearly N$30 million—for two Toyota Fortuner vehicles. “The Katima Town Council […]

  Cassava Technologies (www.CassavaTechnologies.com), a global technology leader of African heritage, is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Zindi, the largest professional network for data scientists in Africa, to deliver artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-Service (GPUaas) across the African continent.   This partnership represents a significant step in accelerating digital transformation in Africa and will see the two organisations collaborate on several initiatives. […]

  The Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 forum in Paris will host a high-level panel discussion on “The Future of Global Energy Partnerships: Seizing Africa’s Untapped Market Opportunities”, sponsored by Energean. Bringing together African energy ministers, CEOs and leading energy executives, the session will explore how shifting global dynamics are reshaping cross-border collaboration and investment strategies in Africa’s energy sector. The panel will be moderated by NJ Ayuk, Executive […]

  The upcoming African Mining Week – scheduled for October 1–3, 2025, in Cape Town – will feature a dedicated Junior Mining Forum that will connect emerging mining companies with investors, industry experts and potential partners. The forum will showcase the role played by junior miners in driving the growth of the African extractive sector as African countries capitalize on the growing global demand for minerals to drive economic development. […]

Elelo lomufyuululwakalo la Uukwambi oshoyo Uukwaluudhi oo atofwamo oku ka kwatela komesho oshiindingili sho maongo shokomudo momudo twa taalela. Oo eli elenga loshitunda shomufyuululwakalo sha Uukwambi nokuli yoo omunashipundi womalelo omifyuululwakalo konooli yo shilongo tatekulu Ndilimani Iipumbu,  oye ayandja onumwafo yeshiifo komalelo opavali oo atofwamo oku kwatela komesho oshiindingili. Elenga Iipumbu,  tali shiyelifa kutya mo 2023, okwali vatulapo etokolo opo oshiindingili sho maongo shokomudo shika unganekelwe momalelo opavali keshe komudo. […]