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African Students Shine at Global HackAtom Championship Finale
By Staff Reporter The Global HackAtom international student championship concluded recently, bringing together over 50 national winners from ten countries, including Namibia and Rwanda, to present innovative nuclear-powered solutions for space exploration and sustainable technology. The first grand final of the Global HackAtom student championship, supported by Rosatom under the World Atomic Week youth programme,…
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Russia, Ethiopia Sign Nuclear Deal Advancing Africa’s Energy
By Staff Reporter Russia and Ethiopia signed a landmark Action Plan during World Atomic Week 2025 in Moscow, marking the start of Ethiopia’s first nuclear power project aimed at promoting clean, reliable, and sustainable energy development. The agreement was signed by Rosatom Director General Alexey Likhachev and Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation Director General Ashabir Balcha,…
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DBN Launches E-Recruitment System to Modernise Hiring Process
By Staff Reporter The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has officially launched a new E-Recruitment System on 1 October 2025 to modernise its hiring process, enhance efficiency, and improve stakeholder service delivery through technology-driven innovation in Windhoek The system represents a major milestone in DBN’s ongoing digital transformation journey. It aims to streamline recruitment by…
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Tafel Lager Launches Festive Promotion With N$500,000 Giveaway
ADVERTORIAL Tafel Lager has launched a limited-edition 750ml pack and an exciting national consumer promotion offering N$500,000 in cash prizes, encouraging Namibians to connect, celebrate, and enjoy responsibly this festive season. Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), through its flagship brand Tafel Lager, has introduced a new festive campaign that celebrates togetherness while rewarding loyal consumers. The…
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North-West University Scholar Urges Ethical Leadership for Africa’s Future
By Staff Reporter North-West University’s Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof Linda du Plessis, has urged African higher education leaders to embrace ethical leadership to guide institutions through technological, political, and social complexities shaping the continent’s future. Speaking on the vital role of public universities in Africa’s development, Prof du Plessis stressed that the continent’s future depends…
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Lusata 2025 Festival Thanks for Inspiring Togetherness
As people gathered to celebrate the Lusata Cultural Festival of the Mafwe under Litunga George Simasiku Mamili VII, the last Sunday of September each year remains a big day on the Mafwe calendar. Thousands of people gathered not only to celebrate their rich traditions and diverse cultures but also to appreciate and express their deepest…
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Palestine: An Ongoing Tragedy
Two years have passed since October 7, 2023, the day this horrible war began, which continues unabated to this day. And of course, the sunlight has disappeared in this tragic region of the planet, and everything has been covered in darkness. There are no more smiles on people’s faces, there is no more optimism and…
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Development Bank of Namibia Appoints Ndove as New CEO
By Staff Reporter THE Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), has announced the appointment of Mr. Titus Ndove as Chief Executive Officer, for a five-year term, effective November 1, 2025, following approval by the Board and Minister of Finance. The announcement was made in accordance with Section 13 of the Development Bank of Namibia Act, 2002…
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Namibia Launches N$500-Million for National Youth Fund
By Staff Reporter Government of Namibia, led by Prime Minister Dr. Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, has officially launched the National Youth Development Fund in Gobabis on Monday , aimed at empowering youth entrepreneurs with finance, training, and mentorship. The launch ceremony, held at Wennie du Plessis Secondary School, was attended by Cabinet Ministers, Regional governors, representatives…
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US shutdown: investors reposition as shutdown begins
By Staff Reporter The US government has shut down after senators failed to reach a funding deal, marking the first closure since 2018. Services are suspended, hundreds of thousands of federal employees are without pay, and President Donald Trump has threatened mass, irreversible layoffs. While surface-level calm suggests markets are shrugging this off, global financial…
