More than a decade after the Paris Agreement was signed, the world continues to pump out greenhouse gasses at a record pace. These releases – which mostly come from the burning of fossil fuels – are superheating the planet and…

First Capital chief executive Laina Amutenya says the company firmly rejects any suggestion of wrongdoing when it comes property developer Joseph Andreas claiming that the property manager has deducted nearly N$48 million in alleged unlawful project management fees from clients…

All students want to excel, but sometimes distractions complicate the process. If you want to improve your academic performance and don’t know where to start, don’t despair. Being a successful student requires commitment, focus and discipline. Nothing comes easy, so…

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has confirmed that swarms of desert locusts have been reported at Homeb in the Walvis Bay Rural constituency, as well as at the Daweb constituency in the Hardap region. The ministry…

Disney’s ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ saw the much-adored Baby Yoda and his adoptive guardian sweep the North American box office with an estimated US$102 million take through Monday, industry estimates show. The film is a jump to the…

The Ministry of Health and Social Services says national pharmaceutical stock levels currently stand at an estimated 60%, with several essential medicines still low or out of stock across public healthcare facilities. Health minister Esperance Luvindao said in a national…

Studying for your upcoming exams? Here are 10 tips to ensure a smooth ride! Active recall: Test yourself instead of just re-reading notes to identify gaps in knowledge. Spaced repetition: Review material over increasing intervals to move information into long-term…

The Namibia Financial Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has appointed Matheus Iiyambula as a fintech specialist within the research, policy and statistics division as of 1 March. Iiyambula is an experienced professional with a diverse background in financial analysis, data science, and…

The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has appointed Diana Katjiuongua as its head of strategy and projects from 1 April. She brings 19 years’ experience across both the public and private sectors, with strong expertise in strategy and project…

BANK Windhoek, through the Capricorn Foundation, is addressing Namibia’s youth unemployment rate through an 18-month emerging bankers programme that helps young people transition from education to work. in 2024 with an initial N$1-million investment, the programme provides structured learning and…

Lovisa Epafras has been recognised as one of the 100 Reputable Women of African Descent 2026. This recognition celebrates women who are making meaningful contributions through leadership, integrity and community impact across Africa. Epafras is a humanitarian leader, social impact…

The SkillUp Namibia project successfully completed the first Training of Trainers at Katutura Youth Enterprise Centre (Kayec) in Windhoek in March. The initiative particularly focuses on young people who are often excluded from the formal education system. Many leave school…