Category: National
36 Journalists Trained to Report on Upcoming Elections
By: Abigail Nalisa A total of 36 journalists from various regions across Namibia received training on effectively reporting the 2024 electoral processes. The training took place from September 10th to 13th at the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA)…
Namibia Rugby Union Caps Off a Successful Season
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibian Rugby Union season came to a thrilling close on Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium, with finals in the women’s, reserve, and premier leagues determining the champions in each division. The day…
Fertiliser Prices Stabilise After Years of Increases, Reports First Capital
By: Justicia Shipena Fertiliser prices are finally stabilising after continuous increases since 2022, according to the latest Food Price Monitor report by First Capital. The Fertiliser Price Index has shown a consistent decline, signalling a stabilisation following the sharp…
Active SIM Cards Decline by 5%
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The total number of active SIM cards in Namibia decreased by 5% during the second quarter of 2024 (1 April to 30 June), according to the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN). This decline was primarily…
NamRA Commences Pilot Testing at Trans-Kalahari Border Posts
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has begun pilot testing of the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) system at the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno border posts, effective from 2 September 2024. This initiative aims to streamline the clearance process for…
Auction Sees N$1.3 Billion Rolled Over in Treasury Bills
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus At a Treasury Bills auction held on 12 September 2024, the government opted to roll over N$1.3 billion borrowed from investors, rather than seeking new funding. This strategy of extending existing debts, known as a rollover,…
Near Half-Century School Lacks Proper Infrastructure
By: Annakleta Haikera Shakashi Primary School in Kavango East, which has existed for 45 years, has never had adequate classrooms or proper infrastructure. Located about 60 km from Divundu in the rural area of Mukwe Constituency, the school…
25% of N$1.3bn Solar Project Reserved for Local Contractors
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Fransina Nghidengwa Two Chinese contractors, awarded N$1.4 billion for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a 100 MW solar plant near Rosh Pinah, are required to allocate at least 25% of the project…
Informal Cross-Border Trading Declines
By: Mathias Hangala The value of informal cross-border trade at all surveyed border crossings in November 2023 declined by 46.8%, from N$19.4 million in September 2019 to N$10.3 million. Of the N$10.3 million, exports accounted for 88.5%, while…
Ghana Resumes Namibian Beef Imports After Long Hiatus
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In June 2024, Ghana rejoined the list of African countries purchasing Namibian beef after a prolonged break, with some northern farmers calling the sudden stop“economic sabotage.” According to the Livestock and Livestock Board of Namibia’s…