Let’s talk Modus Operandi The Namibia National Children's Hearts Trust plays a vital role in providing life-saving heart surgeries to children and adults in need, with a focus on congenital heart disease and other complex conditions. In partnership with the Ministry of Health and Social Services, the Trust operates surgical campaigns supported by [...]
Every girl deserves to grow up in a world free from fear. Yet for far too many, that dream is shattered by the grim reality of sexual violence. It is a painful truth but one we must confront with honesty, compassion and urgency.Sexual violence against girls, including babies, remains a global crisis. Rape culture thrives [...]
As part of our efforts to improve foundational education, we are happy to have been invited to partner with the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and Kumon Institute of Education for the foundational numeracy project in Namibia. The project is undertaking an assessment of the status of maths skills at different [...]
While many of us spent a lot of time last month staring at the chimney of the Sistine Chapel to see what colour smoke would come forth from it, and in so doing, find out whether or not a new Pope had been chosen, we should all perhaps be spending a bit more time thinking [...]
Nestled in the heart of Namibia, Windhoek is a vibrant and culturally diverse city that offers a unique blend of fascinating history, captivating landscapes and warm hospitality. As the capital and largest city of Namibia, Windhoek serves as the gateway to this extraordinary country. Whether you're exploring the city's rich history, immersing yourself [...]
NAMIBIA OPEN FOR TRADE Namibia is a land of sunshine, stark contrasts, friendly people … and wide, open spaces. Like its landscape, it is also wide open to opportunities for trade, whether locally, regionally, continentally or internationally.Namibia is a country with a very stable government – an essential requirement for trade. Elections for the country’s [...]
On the 2nd of April 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump introduced a 10% blanket tariff on all imports into the U.S., a significant escalation in global trade tensions. South Africa faced a particularly harsh 30% surcharge on its exports, while Namibia was hit with a 21% tariff under a reciprocal framework. These decisions mark a [...]
Tucked away along a rugged gravel road, some fifty kilometers north of Outjo, lies the quiet and often-overlooked settlement of Farm Queen Sofia. Home to approximately six hundred residents, the farm, like many others scattered across Namibia’s Kunene Region, has withstood the worst of the El Niño- induced drought. Here, survival was not just a [...]
Energy continues to be a key driver for global economic growth. Energy sparked the first industrial revolution in the 1760s’ and continued to play a fundamental role in the subsequent revolutions. This era was marked by the invention of steam engines which made use of water and the release of steam power leading to the [...]
Namibia’s strategic location and world- class infrastructure provide it with a unique opportunity to become the leading logistics hub for the SADC region and beyond. With well- developed corridors and state-of-the-art port facilities at Walvis Bay, the country is perfectly positioned to connect landlocked neighbours to global markets. However, logistics success is not just about [...]
