Category: National
US Ambassador Dissatisfied with AGOA Benefits
By: Justicia Shipena The United States Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry, has voiced concerns over the limited benefits Namibia has gained through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Despite the long-standing trade agreement, Berry noted that the anticipated…
Over 2,340 in Khorixas Food Insecure due to Drought
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Over 2,300 households in the Khorixas Constituency in the Kunene region are in dire need of food and humanitarian assistance due to the prolonged drought affecting the region. In an interview with The Villager, Khorixas constituency…
Over 2,000 Farmers in Kavango East Receive Training on Agricultural Techniques
By: Annakleta Haikera Over 2,000 farmers in the Kavango East region have received training in various agricultural techniques this year, according to Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo. The initiative aims to help farmers improve their yields, increase their income, and enhance…
Schlettwein Calls for Farmer Subsidies for Drought Resilience
By: Staff writer Agriculture and Land Reform Minister Carl Schlettwein says there is a need to subsidise farmers against losses to build the agriculture sector’s resilience to drought. He said this in Omaheke this week during an engagement with communal…
Electricity Generation Falls to Lowest Level in 2024
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s electricity generation in June 2024 fell to its lowest level of the year, producing only 152,224 MWh after five consecutive months of generating over 200,000 MWh. This significant drop in domestic generation led to…
NAM-MIC Issues 655,937 Shares to 522 Beneficiaries
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Mineworkers Investment Holdings Company (NAM-MIC), through its Just Transition Trust (JTT) Namibia Limited, has reached a significant milestone by issuing 655,937 shares to 522 shareholders. This announcement was made during the transition of…
Nam Urged to Plan According to Production Advantages
By: Hertha Ekandjo The African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged Namibia to focus on national development plans that capitalise on its comparative advantages. In its 2024 Country Focus Report titled “Driving Namibia’s Transformation: The Reform of the Global Financial…
Madison Metals Secures Approval for Nuclear Fuels Extraction
By: Staff Writer Canadian mining company Madison Metals has received approval for nuclear fuels extraction at its active Mining Licence 86A, which is part of the Madison West project. This licence area also includes the former Khan Copper…
Namibia Could Sustainably Harvest 30% of Its Biomass Potential
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has the potential to sustainably harvest 30% of its biomass, according to Environment Minister Pohamba Shifeta. Speaking on the ongoing challenges of bush encroachment, Shifeta highlighted that over 45 million hectares of Namibia are…
Mission to Enhance Beneficial Ownership Launched
By: Hertha Ekandjo A scoping mission workshop aimed at identifying priority activities for technical assistance to improve Namibia’s beneficial ownership reporting systems was launched by the European Union Global Facility this week. The Global Facility deals with…