Author: Patemoshela Lukolo
Namibia Calls for Water Investment Gap to Close
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to water security and urged African leaders and partners to close the continent’s US$30 billion annual water investment gap. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made the call during the African Union-Africa Investment Programme (AU-AIP)…
Nam’s Youth March, Call for Equal Representation
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Scores of young Namibians took part in a march from the Windhoek Multi-Purpose Youth Resource Centre to the Yetu Yama NAMCOL Centre via Independence Avenue on 12 August. The march was held to mark International Youth Day…
100 New Boreholes To Be Drilled in Oshikoto
By: Patemoshela Lukolo The new Oshikoto governor, Sacky Kathindi, has stated that as part of the interventions to solve water woes in the region, 100 new boreholes are being drilled. Oshikoto Region has been one of…
Etunda Feedlot to Implement Commodity-based Trade
By: Patemoshela Lukolo and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Etunda Feedlot will support the implementation of commodity-based Trade (CBT), a model that allows for meat exports from the NCAs without compromising animal disease controls, according to the updates from the…
Eenhana Expo a Call for Local Enterprise Growth
By: Patemoshela Lukolo The 15th Eenhana Expo officially opened this week under the theme ‘Advancing Innovation and Diversification,’ positioning itself as a platform for inclusive growth and strategic economic engagement in northern Namibia. Officiated by President Netumbo…
EU Hands Over Livestock Trucks to Boost Market Access in Namibia’s Communal Areas
By: Patemoshela Lukolo In a step toward strengthening rural livelihoods and agricultural value chains in Namibia, the European Union (EU) Delegation to Namibia and the National Planning Commission (NPC) officially hosted the handover ceremony of five 30-ton…
Namibia Records Sharp Rise in Pedestrian Deaths
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Statistics from 1 January to 4 June 2025 show that road accidents involving pedestrians rose from 435 to 501, injuries from 406 to 464, and deaths from 60 to 87, a staggering 45% increase in…
Proper Grain Storage Can Improve Food Security- Analysts
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Households and commercial producers are urged to invest in proper storage facilities to sustain the shelf life and quality of their grain to improve food security. The country’s crop-producing regions are currently harvesting after plenty of rainfall,…
New Study Links Alcohol to Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
By: Patemoshela Lukolo An international study led by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has revealed a significant link between alcohol consumption, particularly beer and spirits, and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Published on May…