The Villager Newspaper

12/08/2025

Abner Shikongo, Kansela goshikandjo hogololo Sha Shakati East okwali akoleke kutya omalongekidho guupate mboka tawu ka tungwa oge li ga pwa.Okwa li a holola wo kutya oya tegelela opo opate onene yitamekwe opo ya ye komesho.A lopota: Loise ShiimiVideo:Ombelewa ya ngoloneya gwaShana

12/08/2025

The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) Windhoek Branch has elected a new Executive Committee.

The newly elected exco members are: Elago Nantana, Chairperson; Jose Mathews, Deputy Chairperson; Lukas Mungolo; Junias Taukuheke; Prime-Rose Harases; Erastus Nauyoma; and Florencia T. Kavendjii.

Speaking at the Elective General Meeting held in the capital on 7 August, NCCI President Bisey /Uirab acknowledged the breadth of expertise represented in the room spanning from textile and oil & gas to technology and food production.

/Uirab went on to state that all sectors “need each other,” stressing that none is more important than the other and even the smallest SME contributes just as meaningfully as the largest corporation.

Report: Loise Shiimi
Photo: NCCI

12/08/2025

Ngoloneya gosh*topolwa sha Shana, Hofni Iipinge, okwa gandja uuyelele kaakalimo yomoShakati unene mboka yaza momahala ngaashi, Oshandumbala, Omeege no Kaku-kiiputu, kombinga yuupate tawu ka tungwa oku za kopate yaShakati-Ompundja sigo oko Naluvanda.

Hofni, okwati eepate dhoka ota dhika ningila onkalo ompu aakwashigwana haya gumwa kefundja noshowo okuningila oshipu mboka taayi keeskola noshowo kiipangelo.

Hugunina, Okwali alombwele aakalimo yiiyudhe komalombwelo ngaashi go kweengenithako eedhalate dhawo opo opate yimvule oku ya komesho.

A lopota: Loise Shiimi
Video: Ombelewa ya ngoloneya gwaShana

12/08/2025

Bank of Namibia’s Economic Outlook for August 2025 states that Namibia’s economy is projected to decrease in 2025 before gaining pace in 2026. The real GDP growth is expected to be at 3.5%, slightly below the 3.7% of 2024.

The Central Bank stated that primary industries, such as the livestock subsector, continue to cause a decline in the economy due to the drought Namibia experienced in 2024.

It is further noted that Namibia’s diamond mining sector continues to decline due to weak global demand, tarrifs, and lab grown diamonds.

The Outlook has projected for the economy to recover to 3.9% in 2026, supported by a rebound in agriculture, continued strength in construction,
and improved output in uranium and metal ores.

Report: David Shoombe

12/08/2025

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) on Tuesday launched its third report examining the sectoral damage caused by corruption in the fishing sector.

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By: Dwight Links The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) on Tuesday launched its third report examining the sectoral damage caused by corruption in the fishing sector. The latest analysis focused on the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP), which was...

12/08/2025

The Mbunza Traditional Authority has urged the people of Kavango West to respect and uphold all aspects of their culture, including traditional attire, as part of safeguarding their identity.

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By: Annakleta Haikera The Mbunza Traditional Authority has urged the people of Kavango West to respect and uphold all aspects of their culture, including traditional attire, as part of safeguarding their identity. Speaking during the official opening...

12/08/2025

After a video circulated on social media, showcasing learners in a classroom constructed from poles and zinc and affected by rainwater, Twapandula Primary School received N$300,000 from Namport.

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By: Loise Shiimi After a video circulated on social media, showcasing learners in a classroom constructed from poles and zinc and affected by rainwater, Twapandula Primary School received N$300,000 from Namport. The school is located in the...

12/08/2025

The new Oshikoto governor, Sacky Kathindi, has stated that as part of the interventions to solve water woes in the region, 100 new boreholes are being drilled.

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By: Patemoshela Lukolo The new Oshikoto governor, Sacky Kathindi, has stated that as part of the interventions to solve water woes in the region, 100 new boreholes are being drilled. Oshikoto Region has been one of...

12/08/2025

Great emphasis has been placed on the development of Namibia’s arts and culture sector as an economic enabling sector, which also leads to opportunity growth and employment creation.

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By: Dwight Links Great emphasis has been placed on the development of Namibia’s arts and culture sector as an economic enabling sector, which also leads to opportunity growth and employment creation. This is encapsulated in the NDP6,...

12/08/2025

The rainfall season has passed, and Namibia’s electricity generation has also faded with the rain season in Southern Angola. As of June 2025, the country could only generate 54.2% of its electricity needs

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By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The rainfall season has passed, and Namibia’s electricity generation has also faded with the rain season in Southern Angola. As of June 2025, the country could only generate 54.2% of its electricity needs. This...

12/08/2025

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11/08/2025

CAF Releases Updated List of Countries Without Certified Stadiums

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has published an updated list stating which countries on the continent have at least a CAF Category II certified stadium.

Namibia, Central African Republic, Sao Tome, Djibouti, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, Guinea, Eritrea, Somalia, and Seychelles are the countries currently without a CAF Category II certified stadium.

Burundi, Chad, and Eswatini currently have temporary stadiums.

Category II stadiums have a maximum seating capacity of 10,000. These stadiums are allowed to host the following events:

Preliminary rounds of the CAF men’s
Champions League and Confederation Cup
Qualifiers for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations
Qualifiers for Men’s u17/u20/u23 Africa Cup of Nations
Final tournament of the Men’s u17/u20/u23 Africa Cup of Nations