Category: National
Coding to Empower the Youth
By: Loise Shiimi David Sebulon, founder of the ELYAMBALA project, has taken steps towards promoting digital literacy in Namibia by equipping young people with essential technical skills. His initiative focuses on empowering youth by teaching computer skills that…
Namibia Advances in Training and Deploying Pharmaceutical Professionals
By: Abigail Nalisa The University of Namibia (UNAM) School of Pharmacy has graduated over 250 pharmacists and nearly 100 pharmaceutical technicians since its inception in 2010. The school was inaugurated by Namibia’s Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, as…
Repo Rate Cuts Could Revive Construction Sector
By: Dolly Menas The recent 25-basis point repo rate cut by the Bank of Namibia (BoN) could bring much-needed relief to the property sector, especially in residential property financing. The BoN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided last week…
Hyphen Makes Progress on Lüderitz Hydrogen Project
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s burgeoning green hydrogen sector is showing tangible progress, with the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project in Lüderitz making significant strides during its feasibility phase. Hyphen has already installed 11 meteorological masts, each standing 120 metres…
Sheya Calls for Concerted Efforts to End Poaching
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Kunene Regional Governor Marius Sheya has called for coordinated efforts to combat poaching, emphasising that regional leaders and communities must actively engage in the fight against wildlife crimes. Poaching continues to pose a serious threat…
Namibia Youth Energy Forum Expands into Lüderitz
By: Erikka Koukulunhu The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has launched its Lüderitz branch at the historic Lüderitz Waterfront Old Power Station. This expansion aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders in Namibia’s oil & gas, green…
TransNamib and Partners to Return N$152 Million Grant Funding to Donours
By: Justicia Shipena The HyRail Project may soon return €7.6 million (approximately N$152 million) from a €30 million grant provided by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Spearheaded by TransNamib in collaboration with Hyphen Technical, Belgium’s…
One River, Four Nations: The Orange River’s Economic Lifeline
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Orange-Senqu Basin, spanning over 1 million square kilometers across Southern Africa, supports more than 60% of the region’s economy despite contributing less than 5% of its water resources. This makes the basin one of…
Zambia to Import 125MW of Power from South Africa
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Zambia will import 125MW of electricity from South Africa through private sector interventions, with the potential to increase to 250MW, according to a joint statement released last week. Zambia, which has been Namibia’s main electricity…
Chula Chula and Julinho AFC Triumph in Final Dr. Hage Geingob Cup
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 10th and final edition of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup took place on Saturday afternoon at a packed Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Sponsored by MTC, Bank Windhoek, and Namibia Breweries Limited, the tournament has…