Category: National
ReconAfrica Boosts Balance Sheet, Cuts Costs by Nearly $1 Million
By: Justicia Shipena Canadian oil and gas company ReconAfrica has strengthened its balance sheet in recent months through strategic initiatives aimed at reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. In its latest quarterly financial report and first-ever sustainability report,…
Andrada Mining Records 83% Revenue Increase
By: Staff writer Tin and lithium company Andrada Mining has reported revenue of N$316 million (£17.9 million) in the 2023/2024 financial year. This is an 83% year-on-year increase from the N$173 million (£9.8 million) recorded in the previous financial…
Youth for Green Hydrogen Event to Connect Students with Experts
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The German government is planning to host an event aimed at bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to highlight the collaborative efforts between Germany and Namibia in advancing green hydrogen technologies. The JCoI Youth…
FNB Wanderers Triumph in Rugby Union Semi-Finals
By: Staff Writer The semi-finals of the Windhoek Lager Rugby Premier League saw the FNB Wanderers claim a decisive 49-24 victory over FNB Kudus in the main event at the FNB WHS Vegkop Stadium in Windhoek. Despite Kudus…
Only 1% of Budget Allocated to Water and Sanitation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform’s allocation for water and sanitation represents just 1% of the national budget. This revelation came from Carl Schlettwein, the country’s water and sanitation policymaker, during the African Union’s…
Telecom Seeks Ban on Second-Hand Copper Trade
By: Justicia Shipena Telecom Namibia’s CEO, Stanley Shanapinda, announced that discussions are underway to ban the second-hand trade of copper and to impose stricter penalties for related offences, including higher fines and longer prison sentences. The initiative comes in…
Namibia’s Foreign Policy Criticised Amid Global Conflict Stance
By: Hertha Ekandjo Political analyst Rui Tyitende has called for a reevaluation of Namibia’s foreign policy stance, arguing that the principle of “A friend to all and an enemy to none” is unrealistic in the context of international…
Digital Literacy Framework Under Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) is currently drafting a Digital Literacy Framework to guide Namibia’s efforts in enhancing digital literacy across the nation. ICT Minister Emma Theofelus confirmed the framework’s development during…
Blueberry Expansion Project in Divundu Draws Mixed Reactions
By: Annakleta Haikera A N$1.5 billion blueberry project in Divundu, which promises to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs, has received mixed reactions from the community. The controversy follows Eos Capital’s recent acquisition of a 15%…
Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Projects to Halve CO2 Emissions
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s green hydrogen sector is set to significantly reduce the country’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, potentially cutting them by more than half. Namibia’s fossil CO2 emissions reached 4.29 million tons in 2022, a 9.26% increase from…