ENVISIONING TOMORROW: GREEN ECONOMY
ENVISIONING TOMORROW: GREEN ECONOMY A cool, crisp April morning marked the official launch of Namibia Trade Network`s first Business Breakfast Club for 2025, opening with a theme that couldn’t be more relevant – one on the tip of everyone’s tongue and central to pioneering business ventures: a future shaped by a green economy. Hosted by […]
NAMIBIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO BOOSTING REGIONAL TRADE
NAMIBIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO BOOSTING REGIONAL TRADE Namibia’s high commissioner to Zambia, Haindongo Siyave, has reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to strengthening regional trade and economic integration through enhanced transport and logistics collaboration. He was speaking during the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) Copperbelt Information Session held in Kitwe, Zambia, under the theme “Beyond Borders”. Addressing government […]
NNN: A CHAMPION OF LIBERATION, DIPLOMACY AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS
NNN: A CHAMPION OF LIBERATION, DIPLOMACY AND WOMEN’S RIGHTS Born in 1952 on 29 October in the northern Namibian village of Onamutai and married to retired Lt Gen. Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, a former chief of the Namibia Defence Force (NDF), Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, dubbed NNN, is a veteran politician, accomplished diplomat and lifelong […]
A LOVE LETTER TO THE SANDHOF LILIES
A LOVE LETTER TO THE SANDHOF LILIES It’s hard to put into words the kind of beauty that makes you stop, take a deep breath, and realise—right there, in that moment—you’re witnessing something rare, something fleeting, something utterly magical. But I’ll try. I made the drive from Windhoek, chasing whispers of the Sandhof lilies. These […]
STRENGTHENING PARENTING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN NAMIBIA
STRENGTHENING PARENTING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT IN NAMIBIA Amidst the hardships of living in informal settlements, where poverty cycles persist, parents frequently encounter challenges when it comes to the development of their children, especially during the early years when it is most vital. This is often due to demanding work hours, unemployment and unsafe living […]
IN NAMIBIA, LEARN TO EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
IN NAMIBIA, LEARN TO EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED After years of travelling the length and breadth of Namibia, I’ve come to expect the unexpected. Expertly trained coffee baristas manning a small café in the middle of nowhere – why not? Dry riverbeds becoming raging torrents overnight – certainly possible! Even the people are startling – the […]
JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF KAZA
JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEART OF KAZA Whispers of the Wild There is a moment just after take-off, as Windhoek’s hills slip from view, when silence settles and the anticipation begins. I am heading northeast, beyond Namibia’s familiar mountains, savannahs and desertscapes, flying into a world shaped not by scarcity, but by abundance. A world of […]
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING NAMIBIA CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY CROWNED BEST IN AFRICA The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been named the Best Civil Aviation Authority in Africa, following a vote at the Aviation Week Africa (AWA) Gala Night, held in Livingstone, Zambia. The accolade, which honours excellence in regulatory performance and […]
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUTGOING PRESIDENT MBUMBA
A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUTGOING PRESIDENT MBUMBA As Namibia transitions into a new chapter, we extend our deepest gratitude to outgoing President Nangolo Mbumba for his dedicated service during this time of change. Serving as Namibia’s president following the passing of the late Dr. Hage Geingob, President Mbumba has been a steady hand guiding […]
SERVICES RENDERED IN NAMIBIA: KNOW WHEN YOU ARE LIABLE FOR TAX
SERVICES RENDERED IN NAMIBIA: KNOW WHEN YOU ARE LIABLE FOR TAX The Namibian tax system is a source-based income tax system, meaning that Namibia can tax income if it is from a Namibian source or deemed Namibian source. The legislation specifically includes in its deeming provisions “any service rendered or work or labour done by […]