Author: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus
12 Ohangwena Schools Empowered with Textbooks
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus NamWater has provided textbooks worth N$240,701 to 12 schools in the Ohangwena region as part of its corporate social investment initiative. The books were handed over to the schools during a ceremony at Kaupumhote Nghituwamhata…
N$14 Million Required for Work-Integrated Learning
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia needs N$14 million annually to provide Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for approximately 1,600 students each year, according to MTC, the programme’s initiator. The WIL programme is designed to support students who must complete practical…
NAB Aims to Commercialise Mahangu
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is pushing to commercialise mahangu, a staple crop widely grown for household consumption in Namibia, yet often imported during times of drought. In its latest newsletter, Gilbert Mulonda, NAB’s General…
One River, Four Nations: The Orange River’s Economic Lifeline
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Orange-Senqu Basin, spanning over 1 million square kilometers across Southern Africa, supports more than 60% of the region’s economy despite contributing less than 5% of its water resources. This makes the basin one of…
Zambia to Import 125MW of Power from South Africa
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Zambia will import 125MW of electricity from South Africa through private sector interventions, with the potential to increase to 250MW, according to a joint statement released last week. Zambia, which has been Namibia’s main electricity…
Few Smart Water-Use Proposals Submitted for Funding … call to move away from traditional water management practices
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Out of over 50 water project proposals submitted to the African Water Investment Action Plan, only a few offered innovative solutions that move beyond traditional methods, focusing on smart water use. An assessment of the…
Drought Exposes Namibia’s Hydro Dependence
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia imported 331,071 MWh of electricity in August 2024 as local power generation plummeted due to drought conditions, exposing the country’s heavy reliance on hydropower. Several southern African countries, including Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, are…
Novel Green Hydrogen Attracts U.S. Electrolyzer Manufacturer
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus U.S. electrolyzer manufacturer Plug Power has shown interest in partnering with Namibia on a clean hydrogen pilot plant. This was revealed by Kimberly Harrington, Deputy Assistant Director for Energy Diplomacy at the U.S. Agency for…
GIPF Goes Fully Digital and Remote for Beneficiary Verification
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a move to reduce travel costs and inconvenience for its beneficiaries, the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has fully digitalised its verification services. The Fund recently launched its Biometric Verification Mobile Application and Biometric…
Musheko Joins Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Jona Musheko has been appointed to lead external affairs and communications for the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P), effective 3 October 2024. The programme made the announcement in a statement yesterday. Previously serving as the…