Author: Loise Shiimi
Fuel Stations Urged to Embrace EV Charging Ports
By: Loise Shiimi Economist Josef Kefas Sheehama has advised entrepreneurs, particularly those who operate fuelling service stations, to begin installing charging ports for electric vehicles (EVs). He believes this initiative presents a valuable opportunity, rather than solely…
Community Constructs Sports Stadium in Onamura Village
By: Loise Shiimi Locals from the Onamura village in the Okatana constituency and surrounding areas in the Oshana Region have come together to construct a stadium in efforts to improve the area’s infrastructure. In an interview with…
Plans for Regional Processing Centres Mooted
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has unveiled plans for the establishment of processing centres or industries in each region of Namibia. She stated that the size of these centres, regardless of whether they are small or large, is less…
Japan Donates Ambulances Worth N$9M to MOHSS
By: Loise Shiimi The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received a donation of three ambulances from the government of Japan. During the handover ceremony, Noriaki Sadamoto, Chargé d’Affaires and interim head of the Embassy of Japan in…
Certified Seed Sector to Be Established to Reduce Imports
By: Loise Shiimi The University of Namibia (UNAM) will partner up with the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) to establish a certified seed sector to reduce seed imports. UNAM vice chancellor, Kenneth Kamwi Matengu, made the announcement this week during the…
Ondangwa to Reserve N$16 million for Stadium Next Year
By: Loise Shiimi Chief Executive Officer of the Ondangwa Town Council, Ismael Namgongo, announced allocating N$16 million for the stadium project and set aside N$5 million for electrifying the Omashaka area. The budget will also make provisions…
Bright Freelancing Trains, Mentors Entrepreneurs
By: Loise Shiimi Along with various stakeholders, Bright Freelancing provided monitoring services and training to over 100 entrepreneurs to expand their businesses. Sanku Martin Rourence, executive director at Bright Freelancing, explained to The Villager the purpose of this training, highlighting…
Ongwediva Trade Fair Attracts 450 Exhibitors
By: Loise Shiimi The Ongwediva Trade Fair drew 450 exhibitors this year, including 26 international participants from countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Botswana, and South Africa. Speaking at the event, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah pointed out the significance…
Pupkewitz Goldwagen Expands to the North
By: Loise Shiimi Pupkewitz Goldwagen has opened its second branch in Ondangwa, following its main branch in Windhoek. Anton Westraadt, Managing Director of Pupkewitz Motors, expressed his appreciation for the expansion into the northern region. “With 30,000 parts associated with…
Successful First Harvest for Banana Growers
By: Loise Shiimi Beginner banana growers are making strides in cultivating bananas without encountering significant issues. Ndeyapo Haitembu, a beginner banana grower from the Ohangwena Region, began her cultivation trials in 2023. She shared her experiences and successful harvest for…