Author: Justicia Shipena
Germany to Offer More Training and Internship to Namibian Youth
By: Justicia Shipena The German government says it intends to provide various opportunities including apprenticeships, university scholarships, and professional training to more Namibian youth in a bid to strengthen ties between the two nations. German Ambassador to Namibia,…
Namibia-Angola Beef Trade Deal Still Not Finalised
By: Justicia Shipena Five years after Namibia and Angola began negotiating a cattle and meat trade agreement, the deal is yet to be finalised, leaving the anticipated framework for trade between the two nations in limbo. In 2020,…
Namibia Seeks Partners for Lamb Exports to China
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Calle says Namibia is looking for partners to facilitate the export of lamb to China. While Namibia has successfully exported beef to the Chinese market, the export of lamb…
Govt to Install 14 Network Towers for Free Wi-Fi in Schools
By: Justicia Shipena Deputy Minister of Information Modestus Amutse has revealed plans to introduce free Wi-Fi in schools to promote equitable access to AI tools and digital resources. “This year, we are setting up 14 network towers to…
Crippling Debt Leaves Countries Defenseless Against Growing Inequality
By: Justicia Shipena Low- and middle-income countries are facing bankruptcy and crippling debt, leaving them unable to combat rising inequality. According to Oxfam’s latest report, low- and middle-income countries allocate an average of 48% of their budgets to…
Cucumbers from Daures Green Hydrogen Village Make Retail Debut in Coastal Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Cucumbers from the first harvest at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) have reached retail stores in coastal Namibia. On Tuesday, the village announced the successful harvest of cucumbers from its climate-controlled greenhouse. “These cucumbers…
Namdia Heist a Catastrophic Blow to State Coffers
By: Justicia Shipena The recent diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) could have far-reaching implications for state revenue, according to economist Munionganda Kaujeua. The robbery, which resulted in the theft of diamonds of undisclosed value from the…
Namibia Eyes Marine Biotechnology to Boost Blue Economy
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has reinforced its commitment to unlocking the potential of the blue economy through investments in renewable marine energy, sustainable aquaculture, and marine biotechnology while maintaining environmental stewardship. The country called for international collaboration to…
Construction Sector Shows Resilience Amid Fluctuations
By: Justicia Shipena The construction sector continues to demonstrate resilience, with steady growth in the value of building plans approved in November, reflecting increasing demand despite fluctuations. According to IJG Securities’ latest report, “Namibia’s building sector continues to…
Drought and Lower Diamond Output Weigh on Namibia’s Primary Industries
By: Justicia Shipena The ongoing drought and reduced diamond production have significantly impacted Namibia’s primary industries, leading to a 4.4% decline in real value added during the third quarter of 2024. This marks a stark contrast to the…