Category: National
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…
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…