In a testament to a leadership style defined by visibility, integrity, and tangible community impact, Governor Kadiva D. Hamutumwa of Namibia’s Ohangwena Region has been honoured among the 100 Most Reputable Africans 2026. The prestigious list, produced by the Global Reputation Forum in partnership with Reputation Poll International, identifies herContinue Reading
A devastating drought has collapsed Namibia’s domestic grain production, with the nation’s self-sufficiency in staple cereals plummeting to a catastrophic eight percent for the 2024/25 financial year. This alarming figure, revealed in the Namibian Agronomic Board’s (NAB) annual report, underscores a deepening national food security crisis, as the country nowContinue Reading
Gratomic Inc. said it has received confirmation from Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy that its Mining Licence ML215 has been renewed for an additional 15-year term. The company said it was notified on September 10, 2025, that the Ministry was prepared to renew the licence, following engagement between theContinue Reading
Namibia has emerged as one of the world’s most closely watched exploration frontiers following a series of offshore discoveries in the Orange Basin since 2022. By 2025, more than a dozen offshore exploration and appraisal wells had been drilled, with additional campaigns scheduled through 2026. These programs are critical toContinue Reading
In a landmark achievement for Namibia’s water security, the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP) has announced a record-breaking production year for 2025, delivering 17.59 million cubic metres of potable water to the arid Erongo Region. This figure represents a substantial 14% increase from the previous year, underscoring the plant’s critical andContinue Reading
By Cobus Theyse As Namibia stands on the precipice of a generational economic transformation, the global spotlight has intensified on the Orange Basin. With world-class discoveries like Venus, Graff, and Mopane, the nation is no longer just a frontier; it is the “New Energy Frontier” of Africa. However, as internationalContinue Reading
By Ruben Haimbili Namibia experienced moderate economic growth in 2025, GDP growth slowed to 3.0- 3.5% (vs 3.7% in 2024), GDP per capita dipped slightly, unemployment remained at 37%, Gini coefficient at 0.59, inflation stable at 3.6 to 4.0%, debt slightly above 60% of GDP, limiting fiscal stimulus and reinforcingContinue Reading
By Ruben Haimbili Last month, Bank Windhoek became the first bank in Namibia to launch instant wallet-to-wallet transfers, enabling transactions without traditional bank accounts. This innovation complies with the Payment System Management Act of 2023 and PSD-3 regulations issued by the Bank of Namibia in 2025, which establish clear standardsContinue Reading
By Fenni Nghikevali According to the Harvard Business Review, young professionals and emerging leaders who have mentors are 5 times more likely to be promoted than those without. In addition, mentored employees were 23% more likely to advance than their non-mentored peers. These statistics highlight a critical truth, leadership developmentContinue Reading
By Bianca Schmidt Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make during your lifetime. We consider it to be the cornerstone of financial planning. As a result, you need to partner with a financial coach, and a specialist in this field very early in life toContinue Reading
