Category: National
Deputy Speaker Advocates for Pan-Africanism Revival… calls for PAP self–reliance
By: Sakeus Iikela Johannesburg, South Africa — Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Hon. Loide Kasingo has called on all African countries to introduce national programmes aimed at educating young people on the ideals of Pan-Africanism to strengthen…
Locals Entrusted with Steering Rugby Union Ship
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) announced significant staff changes in a press conference held Tuesday at Hage Geingob Stadium, appointing local legends to lead the future of Namibian rugby. NRU President Petri Theron introduced former…
Govt to Borrow N$4.6 Billion by March 2025 … budget shortfall rises to N$15.1 billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government plans to borrow N$4.6 billion between November 2024 and March 2025 to cover its budget commitments for the 2024/25 financial year. This will help address the revised budget deficit, with total government spending…
Namibia Grape Company Generates 2,000 Jobs … pens 2045 Capespan contract renewal
By: Staff writer The National Youth Service-owned Namibia Grape Company (NGC) has generated nearly 2,000 seasonal and full-time jobs. This is according to Youth, and National Service Minister Agnes Tjongarero, who applauded the project’s role in job creation and…
US 2024 Elections: What’s At Stake for Namibia? AGOA’s future hangs in balance US energy investments and green hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s trade relations with the United States, primarily governed by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), face an uncertain future, with AGOA set to expire in 2025. Namibia is one of 35 sub-Saharan African…
Govt Slow at Implementing Capital Projects
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus As of September 30, 2024, only 37% of Namibia’s development budget (N$12.8 billion) has been spent, including expenditure commitments, according to the latest update from Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi. This sluggish pace in executing capital…
NAMCOL Concerned Over Low Engagement Among Learners
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia College of Open Learning has raised concerns over a lack of interest and commitment among enrolled learners, which is affecting their academic performance. NAMCOL’s Chief Executive Officer, Alberts Kulobone highlighted challenges such as…
FAO Launches Nursery to Boost Food Security in Eenhana
Loise Shiimi The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has inaugurated a nursery in Eenhana, as part of its Green Cities Initiative (GCI) aimed at enhancing food security and sustainable urban development. Launched in 2020, the…
NACN Disburses N$673,552 to Support Creative Projects
By: Staff Writer The National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) has allocated N$673,552 to creative projects as part of Cycle 3 of its grant-funding program. This round follows earlier disbursements of N$615,206.50 to 16 projects in Cycle 1…
Namibia Hydrogen Fund to Invest in HyIron’s Oshivela Project
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers has committed development funding to HyIron’s Oshivela Project, aiming to boost green iron production using hydrogen instead of carbon. Announced in a joint statement last week, the investment seeks to expand…