November 5, 2026
Environmental expert backs marine phosphate mining but opposes uranium leaching in Stampriet Aquifer
Namibian Chamber of Environment chief executive Dr Chris Brown has defended marine phosphate mining, arguing that concerns about its environmental impact are based on misunderstandings. Brown, however, has called for…
Namibia records more than 163,000 cyber events in third quarter
The national cyber response team is raising concerns over the growing number of digital threats, after recording more than 500,000 cyber vulnerabilities and 163,000 cyber events during the third quarter…
Namibia’s annual inflation rate rises to 5.6% in October
Namibia’s annual inflation rate increased to 5.6% in October, up from 5.4% in September and 3.6% during the same period last year, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The…
South Africa Voter Turnout Expected to Surpass 2021 Figures
South Africa’s Public Affairs Research Institute says voter turnout in the local government elections could exceed the 46 percent recorded in 2021. The institute’s Sithembile Mbete says final figures will…
Livestock Board Introduces 50% Vaccine Subsidy for Farmers
The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia is reminding farmers of its 50 percent vaccine subsidy programme to combat lumpy skin disease outbreaks. Farm Assured Namibian Meat Manager Victor…