Can the vast and sparsely populated African country translate its renewable power potential into national development? On an afternoon in March in the middle of the world’s oldest desert, Johannes ...

By Tueripura Mundingi.Access to clean water in northern Namibia is a real issue. In regions like Kunene and Omusati, where prolonged dry spells have lowered groundwater levels and strained boreholes, ...

In Namibia’s Karas Region, birds are more than symbols of freedom or beauty — they are teachers of resilience. Their survival in arid landscapes mirrors the endurance of the communities who live ...

On 27 November, Namibia’s ruling Southwest African People’s Organisation (SWAPO) is expected to further lose its grip on power after losing its two-thirds majority in the last election in 2019. The ...

Will Namibia be the next country in southern Africa to kick out a political party in power since independence? In a year that has proven detrimental for many ruling parties across the region, ...

Namibia's past oil exploration attempts failed, but recent discoveries suggest billions of barrels of oil reserves. Major oil companies like Shell, TotalEnergies, Exxon, and Chevron are vying for a ...

Namibia may be keeping inflation under control, but a new global ranking shows that the country is struggling to compete with other economies because of problems affecting businesses, investment and ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Western oil majors have been actively exploring for petroleum in Namibia since the 1920s. Namibia's combined crude oil discoveries are estimated to be in the billions of barrels. Namibia’s claim to ...