Category: National
Science Graduates Struggle with Employment Opportunities
By: Naango Kainge, courtesy Afterbreak Magazine Science graduates in Namibia are facing significant employment challenges, despite the country’s expanding scientific landscape. Recent developments in oil discoveries and green hydrogen projects could offer new opportunities, but graduates still find it…
Namibia’s Scientific Success Stories
By: Naango Kainge Despite the employment challenges faced by science graduates in Namibia, there are some notable success stories in the scientific field. Dr. Cara Mai Dunaiski, a medical scientist from the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST),…
MP Pushes for Tax Breaks for Retirees
By: Justicia Shipena Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor and Member of Parliament Paulus Mbangu has called for tax relief to be extended to pensioners and retirees, arguing that it is unfair for individuals to continue paying taxes after retirement. Speaking…
PETA Opposes Namibia’s Animal Culling Plan Amid Drought Relief Efforts
By: Dwight Links The international animal rights organisation PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), based in the USA, has called on Namibia to explore alternative methods to mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought. This appeal follows…
FlySafair to Launch Two Weekly Flights from Windhoek to Cape Town
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Air Connect Namibia (ACN) has announced a new partnership with FlySafair to introduce a direct flight route connecting Windhoek to Cape Town. The new service, set to begin on 22 October 2024, aims to enhance regional…
SMEs Urged to Focus on Growth Before Taking Loans
By: Mathias Hangala Business and economic researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama has advised small enterprise owners to prioritise growing their businesses organically before taking out loans. He emphasised that while loans can provide necessary funds for expanding a business, such…
New Power Grid Connection Rules Set for Approval by November
By: Justicia Shipena The final drafts of the Distribution Grid and Connection Codes are scheduled for approval in November 2024. These codes aim to establish rules and procedures for the safe, reliable, efficient, and economical operation of Namibia’s distribution…
NamWater Unable to Meet 70% of Windhoek’s Water Demand … residents told to limit consumption to 423, 836m³ per week
By: Justicia Shipena and Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Windhoek’s weekly water demand of nearly 500,000 cubic metres far exceeds the supply capacity of the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), which can only provide about 150,000 cubic metres per week. This shortfall…
Namibia Berries Refutes Claims of Paying Its Workers Poor Wages
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus A company called Namibia Berries which is farming with blueberries in the Kavango East region has refuted claims that it has been paying its labourers a rate of N$5 per hour, well below the national…
Windhoek Electrifies 4,000 Informal Settlement Households
By: Hileni Inane The City of Windhoek (CoW) says it has electrified approximately 4,000 households in various informal settlements over the past five years. The city’s mayor, Queen Kamati, stated that this achievement demonstrates the city’s commitment to…