Namibia has undertaken a significant redesign of its currency the most extensive update since its introduction in 1993. The initiative includes updates across various denominations, from the 10 cent coin to the N$200 banknote, aimed at enhancing security features, modernizing…
Alibaba founder Jack Ma has committed $10 million over ten years to support African entrepreneurs through the Jack Ma Foundation Netpreneur Prize — an initiative designed to reward and empower technology-driven businesses that are tackling social and economic challenges across…
Speaking at the 2025 Women’s Conference hosted by the Law Society of Namibia under the theme “Beyond Barriers – Redefining Women’s Leadership, Wellness & Legacy in Law,” President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah underscored the importance of solidarity and merit-based advancement within the…
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has reaffirmed its commitment to building a strong pipeline of skilled professionals in the financial sector with the relaunch of its Young Professionals Programme (YPP), a dynamic initiative designed to groom the next generation…
Prime Minister Ngurare recently took to social media to share his personal experience during a visit to the Robert Mugabe Clinic, shedding light on one of the most pressing issues facing Namibia’s public healthcare system: long waiting times and medicine…
The Namibian Police Force has recovered stolen merchandise valued at more than N$100,000 following the arrest of two women in Okuryangava on Thursday evening. According to Chief Inspector Katrina Naukushu, head of community policing in the Khomas Region, the suspects—aged…
The United States has implemented new tariff reductions on goods imported from several African countries, following an executive order aimed at revising reciprocal trade rates. The adjustment is part of a broader U.S. strategy to rebalance trade relationships and promote…
A simmering border dispute between South Sudan and Uganda has turned deadly, claiming the lives of six soldiers in a confrontation that has raised alarm over regional stability. Officials in South Sudan reported that five of their soldiers were killed…
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed it is investigating two unrelated cases involving alleged corruption within the Ministry of Health and Social Services, one dating as far back as 2019 and another based on a recent report. According to ACC…
More than six months after the high-profile robbery at Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA), political activist Job Amupanda and his team, Eagle 25, have released new findings regarding the status of the missing diamonds. The robbery, which occurred on 18 January…
