Author: Kavee Vezemburuka

Dominance of Foreign Contractors in Namibia Sparks Industry Concerns … sector loses 35,000 Jobs
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) has raised alarm over the increasing dominance of foreign contractors, warning that it threatens the survival of local businesses and undermines the country’s economy. Key issues highlighted by…

NQA Flags Over 100 ‘Fraudulent’ Tertiary Institutions
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has raised concerns over a growing number of fraudulent higher education institutions operating in the country. Romanus Shivoro, Chairperson of the NQA Governing Council, stressed the importance of public vigilance,…

Leonardville Youth Back Russian Uranium Project Amid Controversy
By: Kavee Vezemburuka A group of young people from Leonardville has voiced strong support for the controversial Headspring Investments Rosatom in-situ uranium project, arguing that it offers a solution to unemployment, economic stagnation, and a lack of educational…

Otjikoto 40 MW Biomass Power Station to Begin Operations in 2027
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Otjikoto 40 MW Biomass Power Station, Namibia’s first large-scale biomass power generation project, is set to commence commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027. Construction began this week near the Otjikoto substation outside…

Medical Interns Demand to Be Recognised as Employees
By: Kavee Vezemburuka Over 250 medical interns serving at Windhoek Central Hospital and Katutura Intermediate Hospital are demanding formal recognition as employees. The interns assert that an arbitration award granted by the Office of the Labour Commissioner in…

Summer Expected to Worsen Windhoek’s Water Scarcity… residents consuming 14% more water than targeted
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Windhoek municipality says it has met only 1% of its water consumption reduction target, with residents currently consuming 14% over the intended goal. From the 4th to 11 November, Windhoek residents used 114% of…

Elombo Appointed as NEI Director
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has appointed Andreas Elombo as the Director of the Namibia Energy Institute (NEI). Elombo, an engineering scientist specialising in electrical engineering, holds a PhD in Engineering Science…

NAMCOL Concerned Over Low Engagement Among Learners
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia College of Open Learning has raised concerns over a lack of interest and commitment among enrolled learners, which is affecting their academic performance. NAMCOL’s Chief Executive Officer, Alberts Kulobone highlighted challenges such as…

Leisure Tourism Outpaces Business Travel in Namibia
By: Kavee Vezemburuka Leisure travel dominated Namibia’s tourism sector in the third quarter of 2024, accounting for 94.47% of overall room occupancy. Business travel, meanwhile, continued to decline, contributing only 5.06%, while conference-related stays were minimal at just…

Action Urgently Needed to Address Malnutrition in Omaheke
By: Kavee Vezemburuka and Erikka Koukulunhu The distribution of food grants worth N$300,000 to households in the Omaheke region during this week’s World Food Day commemoration has underscored the vulnerability of the region’s residents. One case involves Victoria…