Category: National
Security Companies Urged to Offer Medical Aid to Employees
By: Annakleta Haikera Eberhard Kakoro (23), a security services business owner, is calling on companies in the security sector to provide medical services to their employees and to support them when they are sick or injured on duty….
Kavango East Pupils to Gain Farming Skills
By: Annakleta Haikera Pupils from two primary schools and eight secondary schools in Kavango East are benefiting from a green school project designed to enhance their farming skills. The initiative is being implemented by Development Aid from People to…
Katjavivi Urges Global Support for Africa’s Development and Green Policies
By: Hertha Ekandjo National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi has called on international financial institutions to bolster Africa’s development agenda, focusing particularly on agriculture, human development, and climate change adaptation and mitigation. He stressed the importance of sustainably exploiting Africa’s…
Savanna and Castelo to Be Bottled Locally
By: Hertha Ekandjo, Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has invested N$337 million in a new wine packaging line and has expanded its warehouse and other packaging equipment. This initiative will allow NBL to domesticate the packaging of popular beverages…
Timber Theft Persists in Kavango West Region
By: Annakleta Haikera Timber theft continues to be a significant issue in the Kavango West region, with 400 timber planks reported stolen and subsequently recovered in August. According to police reports, several arrests have been made, but the situation…
Businessman Offers Training to Sex Workers in Oshakati
By: Ludorf Iyambo A local businessman from Oshakati has extended a lifeline to eight sex workers operating near the Okandjendi Bridge by offering them training in design and tailoring, aiming to help them build better lives. The number of…
85% of Namibians Lack Health Insurance
By: Staff Writer An overwhelming number of Namibians lack health insurance, according to the latest Afrobarometer report, with more than eight in 10 Namibians (85%) stating that they do not have any medical aid coverage. The study details that an…
Local Tourism Declines in Peak Season
By: Hileni Inane Domestic tourism in Namibia saw a significant drop in its share of visits to local establishments in July, decreasing from 22.5% in June to just 16.4%. This decline is particularly noteworthy as it occurred during what…
Repo Rate Cuts Offer Little Relief for the Poor – Kganyago
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The deep interest rate cuts by monetary policy committees globally, regionally, and domestically during the pandemic did little to alleviate the burden of interest payments on lower-income households or address the issue of inequality. This is…
Namibian Delegation Reflect on Visit to Russian and Kazakh In-Situ Mines
By: Dwight Links A delegation composed of Namibians, comprising of journalists, environmental specialists, and community representatives, recently visited the Dalur mine in Russia and the Karatau mine in Kazakhstan to gain insights into in-situ mining operations. The visits aimed…