Category: National
6 Million Litres of Namibian Beverages Exported Across Africa
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia exported 60,519 hectolitres (six million litres)of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in June 2024, with 98% of these exports destined for African markets, primarily South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Tanzania. According…
NaCC Approves Sale of Dundee’s Tsumeb Smelter to Chinese Miners
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has approved the sale of Dundee Precious Metals’ Tsumeb smelter to a subsidiary of a Chinese owned company called Sinomine Resources Group Co. Ltd. This means the transaction, which involves…
The Hidden Reality of “Child Marriages” in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera Child marriages are often associated with distant countries under strict religious or authoritarian regimes. However, this troubling phenomenon is increasingly prevalent in certain areas of Kavango West. Over the weekend, The Villager visited five villages…
Communal Farmers Can Match Commercial Productivity if Well Coordinated – Schlettwein
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Agricultural activities within the communal areas can be more productive than they are currently according to an assessment by the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reforms, Carl Schlettwein. He made these remarks during his…
Voter Verification to Commence Next Week
By: Mathias Hangala The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will start with the process of verifying the national voter’s register compiled following the general voters registration exercise which ended earlier this month. This process, expected to start from…
Heita Snatches WBA Pan African Title in Thrilling Fashion
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Mateus “The Beast” Heita delivered a stunning third-round knockout to stop South Africa’s Thato Bonokoane and secure the vacant WBA Pan African Featherweight title over the weekend. This was the main event of the electrified Together…
Namibia’s Food Self-Sufficiency: A Threat to South Africa’s Agriculture Industry
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s decision to close its borders to the importation of certain horticultural products from South Africa has posed significant challenges for South Africa’s agriculture sector. This has been particularly for citrus farmers who have been…
Over Half a Billion in GC24 to Remain with Government
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors in the GC24 bond, which is set to mature this October, have decided to switch their N$530 million investment to other long-term bonds, allowing the government to retain and grow the funds while paying…
Raking for a Living: Linus Iiyambo’s Yard Cleaning Enterprise Thrives in Ondangwa
By: Juliana Iikela They say it’s not about what you do, but how well you do it. For Linus Iiyambo, this has never been truer. Facing unemployment and with few options left as he nears retirement age, Iiyambo had…
70% of MTC Network Sites Upgraded to 4G
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has successfully upgraded 70% of its network towers from 3G to the faster 4G network, according to spokesperson Erasmus Nekundi. This upgrade is expected to significantly enhance internet speeds across…