Category: National
Cancer Association to Dedicate 30% of Apple Project Proceeds to Boost Cancer Care
By: Justicia Shipena The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has announced that 30% of the funds raised from the 2024 Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project will be allocated to the National Cancer Outreach Programme. According to CAN, this…
Top Score Invest’s N$150 000 in Oshiwana Tournament
By: Loise Shiimi This year’s edition of the Top Score Oshiwana Tournament saw a significant investment of N$150,000 from Top Score, with N$53,000 allocated for prizes across three sports categories. According to Top Score Brand Manager Diego Talaya, the…
NDTC Pays N$2.8 Billion in Dividends Over 17 Years
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has paid over N$2.8 billion in dividends to its shareholders since its inception in 2007. This figure was disclosed by NDTC Chief Executive Officer Brent Eiseb during the 2024 Mining…
Housing Crisis: 120,000 Queue up for NHE Houses
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Housing Enterprise faces an uphill challenge to deliver houses to more than 120 000 applicants on its waiting list. This figure was disclosed by NHE Chief Executive Officer Gisbertus Mukulu during an information-sharing session…
Domestic Investors Lend N$120 Billion to Government
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus At the end of July 2024, the government had borrowed a cumulative N$120 billion from private investors through the issuance of Treasury Bills and internally registered bonds in the domestic market. This debt includes N$80…
Daures Green Hydrogen Village Commissioning and H2 Production Delayed to Q4
By: Justicia Shipena The commissioning of the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) has been rescheduled to the fourth quarter of this year, following unforeseen delays. Originally set for last month, the project requires additional time to be finalised During…
Lack of Sponsors Pushed Me to Do It on My Own – Ivette Mouton
By: Mathias Hangala Ivette Mouton, the founder and sole sponsor of the Queen Ivy’s Tournament held this weekend in Leonardville, Omaheke, says she was compelled to fund the event from her own pocket due to a lack of sponsors…
Ongos Sports Stadium Project to Cost N$2 Billion
By: Staff writer The Ongos Valley Sports Stadium Development is estimated to cost N$2 billion, Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has said. The project, which is expected to accommodate about 30,000 spectator seats, was launched this year in the Moses Garoeb…
Informal Car Wash Operators Concerned Over New Water-Saving Measures
By: Fransina Nghidengwa and Loise Shiimi Informal car wash operators have raised concerns about the City of Windhoek’s new water-saving measures following the municipality’s declaration of a Category D drought due to worsening water scarcity. The City’s Demand…
Education Providers Encouraged to Secure NQA Accreditation
By: Hileni Inane The Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) has urged education and training providers to ensure their institutions and qualifications are accredited. This initiative aims to protect the integrity of Namibia’s education system and shield learners from unaccredited…