Category: National
Daures Green Hydrogen Pilot Project Nears Completion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Eratus The Daures green hydrogen pilot project is over 95% complete, according to Jerome Namaseb, the project’s chief executive officer. The initiative aims not only to be Africa’s first 100% Net Zero green community but also…
NQA to Charge Graduates for Foreign Qualification Evaluation
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has announced that it will begin charging fees for the evaluation of foreign qualifications starting January 2, 2025. This new fee structure, according to the NQA, is aimed at streamlining…
Activist Criticises the Impact of Bilateral Deals on Namibia’s Economic Rights
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia observed Human Rights Day, attention turned to whether agreements Namibia has signed with foreign firms and loans the country has acquired from other nations and international agencies impede the economic rights of its…
Uncertainty Surrounds EVMs for Future Elections
By: Justicia Shipena The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) remains undecided on whether it will reintroduce electronic voting machines (EVMs) in the 2029 elections or continue using ballot papers. In February 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that EVMs…
CRAN Can Enhance Green Hydrogen Landscape
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has expressed its readiness to support Namibia’s green hydrogen (GH2) ambitions by creating a regulatory framework that fosters investment, innovation, and collaboration with other government entities. According to…
Traditional Authorities Trust Launches Drought Relief Food Drive for 2 300 Families
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Traditional Authorities Trust (NTAT) has launched a nationwide Drought Relief Food Drive to provide food packages to over 2,300 families affected by severe drought. The initiative with support from its business arm, Oonani Investment…
FNB Wins Best Bank Award
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The First National Bank of Namibia (FNB), won the Banker’s Bank of the Year Award 2024 for the Best Bank in Namibia. The award celebrates the best in global banking and acknowledges outstanding achievements within…
Khomas Residents Top the List of Loan Defaulters
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus As of September 2024, 42.9% of non-performing loans (loans unpaid for over three months) in Namibia were held by individuals, according to data from the Bank of Namibia. Non-performing loans (NPLs) currently stand at 5.9%,…
EU Becomes Namibia’s Top Export Market Over Three Years
By: Justicia Shipena The European Union (EU) has emerged as Namibia’s largest export market over the past three years, according to a recent study. This coincides with a stakeholder workshop hosted by the EU Delegation to Namibia in…
IPC to Challenge Final Election Results in Court
By: Dolly Menas The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has confirmed its decision to contest the recently announced final election results in court. This follows the party’s earlier statement that it would wait for the final results before…