Category: National
Care For the Elderly, the Measure of a Nation, Says PM
By: Staff writer Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says that a nation’s civilisation is not measured by the level of its economic advancement, but by the way it cares for its vulnerable. In this regard, she said government has adopted…
Schools Plant 135 Fruit and Shade Trees to Combat Climate Change
By: Annakleta Haikera Five schools in the Kavango East region have planted around 135 fruit and shade trees through a campaign meant to combat global warming and climate change. The initiative is part of a project by Development…
‘Not Begging’: Namibia Calls on Developed Nations to Fulfil Climate Finance Promises at COP29
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Environment, Pohamba Shifeta said the call by developing countries like Namibia for industrialised nations to honour their climate finance commitments should not be equated to begging. This, Shifeta said, is simply seeking their…
Summer Expected to Worsen Windhoek’s Water Scarcity… residents consuming 14% more water than targeted
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Windhoek municipality says it has met only 1% of its water consumption reduction target, with residents currently consuming 14% over the intended goal. From the 4th to 11 November, Windhoek residents used 114% of…
Cabinet Approves Baynes Hydro Power Plant Project
By: Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has approved an implementation agreement with Angola to advance the development, construction, and operation of the Baynes Hydro Power Plant. This approval follows a proposal by Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, who…
Green Hydrogen Sector Holds Potential to Unlock New Industries – NGH2P
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s decision to develop its green hydrogen sector could unlock various industries to advance the country’s industrialisation goals and potentially reduce unemployment as well as contribute to economic growth. This is according to Joseph Mukendwa,…
Mbumba Urges Farmers to Work Harder on Food Production
By: Annakleta Haikera President Nangolo Mbumba has urged farmers to increase crop production to help the country achieve food self-sufficiency amid ongoing drought challenges. Mbumba, currently on a three-day visit to the Kavango regions, emphasised the importance of…
Windhoek Recognised for Advancing Fair and Inclusive Workplace
By: Dolly Menas The City of Windhoek (CoW) has received an A-grade rating from the Employment Equity Commission, achieving a score of 95.56% for its Affirmative Action Program implementation during the 2023/2024 review period. This rating highlights CoW’s…
Trustco Group Holdings Seeks U.S. Stock Listing
By: Staff Writer Trustco Group Holdings Limited has announced its intention to become the first Namibian company to be listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Currently trading on the Namibian Stock Exchange (NSX) and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange…
Paladin Energy Lowers Uranium Production Targets at Namibian Mine
By: Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe Paladin Energy Ltd. has revised its 2025 production outlook for the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in Namibia, lowering its target from the previously expected 4.0–4.5 million pounds (Mlb) of uranium oxide (U3O8) to…