Author: Mathias Hangala
43 Havana 4-way Households to be Relocated
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced that 43 households and a church currently located at the corner of Matshitshi and Eneas Peter Nanyemba intersection in Havana will be relocated to serviced plots in Havana…
Leaders in Motion – Commuter Ride to Understand Urban Mobility Challenges
By: Mathias Hangala Through its Public Transport Division, City of Windhoek (CoW) last week hosted a ‘Leadership in Motion – A Commuter Experience Ride’ for leaders to get a glimpse of daily commuters’ experiences with public transport. The…
CoW Installs its first EV Charging Station
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek has officially launched its first Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station, as part of the country’s green mobility journey. The station, valued at approximately N$120,000, was donated by TESLA Energy Solutions and inaugurated on…
Nkurenkuru Electrification Sparks Hope for Kavango West
By: Mathias Hangala Minister of Mines and Energy, Natangwe Ithete, has expressed optimism about the electrification of Nkurenkuru, marking a new chapter of progress, opportunity, and hope for the Kavango West Region. Speaking during the official inauguration of the Northern…
Namibia to Participate in Intra-African Trade Fair 2025
By: Mathias Hangala Namibia is set to participate in the upcoming Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025), Africa’s premier trade and investment platform, from 4-10 September in Algiers, Algeria. The announcement was made by Industries, Mines and Energy Minister Natangwe…
EAC, SADC, AU Meet to Resolve DRC Conflict
By: Mathias Hangala The East African Community (EAC), Southern African Development Community (SADC), and the African Union (AU) convened on Thursday in Nairobi for high-level talks aimed at resolving the ongoing security crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Nedbank Reports 6% Rise in Headline Earnings, Exit Ecobank Stake
By: Mathias Hangala The Nedbank Group has reported a 6% increase in headline earnings for the second quarter of the financial year, bolstered by improved revenue and strategic cost control, despite ongoing market volatility. The South African banking giant…
Erongo Illegal Mining Affects Copper Exploration
By: Mathias Hangala A local small-scale miner has raised concerns over illegal mining activities in the Karibib District, claiming they obstruct legitimate exploration efforts at Farm Khunubes, a resettlement farm located in the area. Hango Skombero, who has engaged in…
White House Announces New Trade Tariffs, Africa Affected
By: Mathias Hangala In a sweeping shift in U.S. trade policy, the White House has implemented a new set of tariffs targeting 90 countries worldwide, with Africa’s nations among those experiencing its effects. The tariffs, which came into…
Govt Urged to Promote Social Welfare
By: Mathias Hangala Lawmakers, analysts, and civil society leaders have called on the government to prioritize the social welfare of its citizens. At a recent public talk, political analyst Rui Tyitende raised concerns about unemployment, poverty, inequality, water…