Author: Hileni Inane
New Dawn for Housing: New Housing Model Launched
By: Hileni Inane A new housing model aimed at helping low-income earners transition from Kambashus (Shacks) to a more sustainable and durable solution has been launched. The housing model was launched by Yambuka Housing on Wednesday in Windhoek. According…
What Namibia Can Learn From China’s People-to-People Mandate
By: Hileni Inane A group of Namibian Media and Think Tank Representatives attended a workshop in Shanghai between 29 June and 3 July for a people-to-people exchange programme through the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People’s…
Drought Takes Heavy Toll on Southern Namibia’s Tourism
By: Hileni Inane The ongoing drought has severely impacted tourism activities in southern Namibia, driving tourists to seek leisure elsewhere. Last month, Simonis Storm Securities reported that the southern regions had the lowest occupancy rates in the country…
Windhoek Electrifies 4,000 Informal Settlement Households
By: Hileni Inane The City of Windhoek (CoW) says it has electrified approximately 4,000 households in various informal settlements over the past five years. The city’s mayor, Queen Kamati, stated that this achievement demonstrates the city’s commitment to…
Local Tourism Declines in Peak Season
By: Hileni Inane Domestic tourism in Namibia saw a significant drop in its share of visits to local establishments in July, decreasing from 22.5% in June to just 16.4%. This decline is particularly noteworthy as it occurred during what…
Swakopmund Sees Decline in Construction Activity
By: Hileni Inane Swakopmund experienced a significant year-on-year decline in construction activity in July 2024 with only 39 plans in July 2024 compared to 66 in July 2023. The value also declined from N$64.7 million in July 2023 to N$50.1…
Education Providers Encouraged to Secure NQA Accreditation
By: Hileni Inane The Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) has urged education and training providers to ensure their institutions and qualifications are accredited. This initiative aims to protect the integrity of Namibia’s education system and shield learners from unaccredited…
Over 260,000 Eligible Citizens Not Registered To Vote
By: Hileni Inane Registration for eligible voters for the upcoming elections fell 9% shy of a perfect turnout, according to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). A total of 91% of eligible voters registered during the period from 3…