Author: Dwight Links
Namibia’s Expenditure on Research and Development Remains Below 1%
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s commitment to Research & Development (R&D) investment continues to fall short, with total expenditure standing at a mere 0.73% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Minister of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, Itah…
Skills Gaps in Namibia’s Extractive Sectors
By: Dwight Links The latest national survey on research and development (R&D) has unveiled a concerning shortage of skilled Namibians equipped to participate in the emerging extractive sectors and contribute value-added roles. Namibia’s updated status within research and…
How the Spirit of Samba can Help Namibia
By: Dwight Links Pedro da Silva was part of the Brazilian delegation that paid a visit to Namibia and to State House last month. Da Silva is the president of Superliga – a federation of Samba schools in…
SADC Unveils Diverse Projects for Regional Development
By: Dwight Links The Southern African Development Community (SADC) recently unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of development projects, outlining both ongoing initiatives and prospective projects set to enhance development across the 16-member state region. Elias Magosi, the executive secretary…
Construction Underway for Affordable Housing Project in Goreangab
By: Dwight Links Following the groundbreaking ceremony of the affordable housing project at Goreangab Extension 4 on 25 March, construction began earlier on Tuesday. “The City of Windhoek and the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) are actively working together to fulfill…
Potential Mass Grave Sites Discovered in Luderitz Harbour
By: Dwight Links International non-governmental organisations collaborating with the Nama and Ovaherero traditional authorities have identified potential new mass grave sites at Shark Island in Luderitz, Namibia. Forensics Architecture (UK) and Forensis (Germany), the two NGOs involved, said…
Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Executive Acknowledges Local Skills Gap
By: Dwight Links Joseph Mukendwa, the executive overseeing policy, planning, and strategy for Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Programme (NGHP), has acknowledged a shortage of necessary skills in the country. This admission follows concerns raised by the public regarding the…
New Sectors Needed to Change Omaheke’s Fortunes, Argues Nganate
By: Dwight Links Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has emphasised the need to diversify the region’s economic activities to foster growth, especially in the face of another looming drought. Traditionally known for its agricultural activity, often referred to as…
Sochi – Russia’s Black Sea Riviera
By: Dwight Links On the eve of the Atom Expo 2024 which took place in Sochi on March 25th to 26th, African journalists were invited to provide coverage of the event from the Black Sea marble and tourist…
Tweya Urges Namibia to Harness Uranium for Domestic Energy Production
By: Dwight Links The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tjekero Tweya, has recommended that Namibia, being a significant uranium producer, capitalise on the resource beyond mere exportation. The parliamentarian emphasised the importance of understanding…