Category: National
Otjikoto 40 MW Biomass Power Station to Begin Operations in 2027
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Otjikoto 40 MW Biomass Power Station, Namibia’s first large-scale biomass power generation project, is set to commence commercial operations in the first quarter of 2027. Construction began this week near the Otjikoto substation outside…
Opinion: Reimaging Win-Win in Development: The Revolutionary Impact of China’s Modernisation Path on Africa
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama During China’s modernisation journey, the world community was confronted with opposing viewpoints on modernisation, development, and anti-globalisation movements. Concerning the direction of global socioeconomic growth, this intersection marks a turning point marked by complex…
Uutoni to Probe Ovazemba Chieftaincy Case
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, says his office plans to establish an investigative committee to address the longstanding issue of the Zemba community’s chieftaincy, which they claim has been denied for over…
October Vehicle Sales Surge
By: Ludorf Iyambo Vehicle sales in October soared to 1,145 new units, marking a 24.6% year-on-year increase from the 919 units sold during the same period last year. Simonis Storm analyst Almandro Jansen attributed this growth to pre-year-end,…
Medical Interns Demand to Be Recognised as Employees
By: Kavee Vezemburuka Over 250 medical interns serving at Windhoek Central Hospital and Katutura Intermediate Hospital are demanding formal recognition as employees. The interns assert that an arbitration award granted by the Office of the Labour Commissioner in…
The Green Hydrogen Industry to Create Over 100,000 Jobs for Namibians
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s green hydrogen initiative is poised to create 102,000 job opportunities, marking a transformative step in addressing unemployment and stimulating economic growth. Agricultural Economist Mwala Lubinda highlighted the industry’s potential to drive socio-economic change through…
FIC Introduces Two Governance Structures
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), the primary body combating money laundering and terrorism financing in the country, has established two governance structures: the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF) Council…
Over 2,500 Graduate from Welwitchia University’s First Cohort
By: Dolly Menas Welwitchia University celebrated a historic milestone as over 2,500 students graduated in its first ceremony since attaining university status. The event, held under the theme “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty…
Educators Urged to Prioritise Financial Education
By: Mathias Hangala Trade economist Chuma Siboleka has called on educators to offer financial education to help individuals make sound financial decisions. Siboleka emphasised the importance of financial literacy, which she noted is often overlooked until people face…
Unemployment Among Men Contributing to High GBV Cases
By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibia Marriage Council has identified high unemployment rates among men as a significant factor driving the increasing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) across the country. Between January 1 and September 30, 2023, 8,076 GBV…