Namibia raises concerns over US’ lack of transparency, consultation before imposing trade tariffs
The Namibian April 10, 2025, Windhoek (The Namibian): Minister of international relations and trade Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has raised concerns over what she calls a lack of transparency and consultation by the Donald Trump-led government in the United States before imposing a 21% tariff regime on Namibian exports to that country.
Uranium was Namibia’s largest exported commodity in February
Windhoek (The Namibian): Uranium was Namibia’s largest exported commodity in February, destined for the China and French markets and accounting for 26.3% of total exports earnings of N$10.1 billion.
Presidency commits to finalising genocide negotiations
Windhoek (The Namibian): President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to push for a conclusive resolution to the long-standing issue of genocide reparations as her administration takes over Namibia’s new government.
Nandi-Ndaitwah well prepared for presidency of Namibia
Windoeck (The Namibian): President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is set to make history as the first female head of state of Namibia when she is inaugurated as the country’s fifth president.
Namibia not ready to play in the nuclear league
Windhoek (The Namibia): The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says Namibia currently has no resources to move into the nuclear power production sector because the industry is dominated by major world powers.
10 reasons to be thankful to Sam Nujoma
Windhoek (The Namibian): Sam Nujoma’s death provides an opportune time to assess his contribution to Namibia – the things he has achieved, and also the things he chose not to do.
Elections bring political shifts, big losses for Swapo and PDM, and a surge in new parliamentary voices
The Namibian December 7, 2024, Windhoek (The Namibian): Namibia’s just-concluded presidential and National Assembly elections have led to several political casualties, a new dawn for virgin parliamentarians, and some surprises.
President Angolo Mbumba congratulate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for her historic victory in presidential and National Assembly elections
In a message released shortly after the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced the official results, Mbumba praised the Namibian electorate for making history by choosing Nandi-Ndaitwah as the new head of state.
Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) seeks another term amid economic woes
The Namibian October 31, 2024. Gaborone (The Namibian): People in Botswana are heading to the voting booth on as the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) seeks another five-year term.
The rush to share: the perils of spreading unconfirmed news on social media
Windhoek (The Namibian): In the digital age, social media platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and X have become central to how we share and consume news.
