Category: National
NamWater Faces Financial Strain Due to Unpaid Bills
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) is grappling with significant financial challenges, primarily due to unpaid bills by its customers. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia highlighted this issue recently, noting that in 2022, NamWater reported being owed a…
304 Hectares of Wheat Planted at Two Green Schemes … wheat is the most imported grain in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Two government green schemes have planted a total of 304 hectares of wheat this season as Namibia seeks to reduce its dependence on wheat imports and fully operationalise its green schemes. Last year, the country…
Half A Billion Face Undernourishment By 2030
By: Justicia Shipena A new report by United Nations affiliate organisations has warned that if current hunger trends persist, approximately 582 million people will be chronically undernourished by 2030. Half of these individuals will be in Africa. The report…
Standing Committee Inspects Capital Projects in Kunene
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has identified a backlog of 22 development projects in Opuwo, including the Opuwo airdrome, which is currently under construction and is expected to boost the town’s economy….
High Input Costs Threaten Pork Industry Growth Amid Declining Imports
By: Hertha Ekandjo Local pork farmers face significant challenges that hinder the industry’s growth and sustainability. On the one hand, there is a huge opportunity to supply pork to the local market due to heightened demand driven by the…
HIV Vertical Transmission Programs Prevent 4 Million Infections in Children
By: Justicia Shipena Targeted programs for preventing vertical transmission of HIV have prevented 4 million infections in children aged 0-14 years since 2000. This was revealed in a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children…
Cancer Cases on the Rise, Averaging 4,300 Annually … prostate cancer remains the most common cancer in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has reported a significant increase in cancer cases, with an average of 4,300 new cases annually, up from 3,700. This information was highlighted in a statement released by Bank…
City of Windhoek and IUM Sign Cooperation MoU
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The City of Windhoek and the International University of Management (IUM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on various initiatives, including academic research aimed at delivering practical solutions. This partnership is designed…
15 Children Die of Malnutrition in Kavango East
By: Annakleta Haikera This year, 15 children under the age of five have died from malnutrition in the Kavango East region. Over the past four years, the region has reported a total of 61 malnutrition cases. The distressing statistics…
O&L to Fill Pick n’ Pay Gap with Namibian Brand
By: Staff Writer The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group is set to re-enter the retail market with a fully-owned Namibian brand, following its announcement to terminate its franchise agreement with Pick n’ Pay. Sven Thieme, Executive Chairman of O&L…