Author: Mathias Hangala
We Need Fair and Transparent International Institutions – President
By: Mathias Hangala President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says developing countries need fair and transparent international lending institutions to ensure equitable access to global finance. She made these remarks on Saturday while addressing delegates at the recently concluded…
What Must We Do With Rainwater?
By: Mathias Hangala The rainy season is upon us once again, and judging by early indications, we are likely to receive good rainfall this year. However, despite this positive outlook, there appears to be little to no…
Government Hands Over 58 Houses in Otjomuise Extension 10
By: Mathias Hangala The government, through the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), has handed over 58 houses in Otjomuise Extension 10 in Windhoek on Friday. The houses were built under the Mass Housing Project (MHP), an initiative…
CoW Approves Sale of Erf 340 to NFA for N$2.96 Million
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) Council has approved the sale of Erf 340, a 19,720 m² property located on Mahatma Gandhi Street in Katutura, to the Namibia Football Association (NFA) for N$2.96 million. This…
Mayors Forum Tasked With Addressing Rapid Urbanisation
By: Mathias Hangala The Namibia National Mayors Forum (NNMF) has been tasked with addressing pressing challenges such as rapid urbanisation, infrastructure deficits, and limited financial resources. This was revealed by its president, Leonard Hango, during his speech…
Mineral Royalty-Based Sinking Fund to Reduce Borrowing Suggested
By: Mathias Hangala and Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala Economic researcher Josef Sheehama has urged the government to establish a sinking fund, suggesting that royalties generated from the mining sector could be channelled into it to reduce borrowing for debt repayment. Speaking to…
CoW Must Do More for Light Industries – Shiimi
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has been requested to do more in availing facilities to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and informal traders. This is according to the chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and…
Windhoek Continues Kapana Festival Legacy
By: Mathias Hangala Windhoek Municipality continues to host its flagship Kapana Festival, marking another year of celebration for the local tradition. The festival was hosted last Friday, and it has now become an annual event. Speaking at the official opening,…
Chinese Ambassador to Namibia Joins Africa and Latin America’s Call for Reparations
By: Mathias Hangala The Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, has joined growing calls from African and Latin American nations for reparations for historical injustices suffered under colonial rule. Speaking to the media in Windhoek on Wednesday,…
CoW Launches Community-Led ‘Clean Skip’ Competition
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW), through its Solid Waste Management Division, has launched the Clean Skip Containers Competition, a community-driven campaign aimed at promoting cleanliness, encouraging responsible waste disposal, and empowering residents to take ownership…