Category: National
Digital Literacy Framework Under Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) is currently drafting a Digital Literacy Framework to guide Namibia’s efforts in enhancing digital literacy across the nation. ICT Minister Emma Theofelus confirmed the framework’s development during…
Blueberry Expansion Project in Divundu Draws Mixed Reactions
By: Annakleta Haikera A N$1.5 billion blueberry project in Divundu, which promises to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs, has received mixed reactions from the community. The controversy follows Eos Capital’s recent acquisition of a 15%…
Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Projects to Halve CO2 Emissions
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s green hydrogen sector is set to significantly reduce the country’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, potentially cutting them by more than half. Namibia’s fossil CO2 emissions reached 4.29 million tons in 2022, a 9.26% increase from…
Global Summit to Position Africa as Leader in Hydrogen Economy
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The upcoming Global African Hydrogen Summit aims to position Africa as a key player in the global hydrogen market, opening new avenues for sustainable growth and innovation. Namibia is set to host the summit in…
Health Insurance Not a Priority in Namibia, Says Nangombe
By: Justicia Shipena The executive director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombesays health insurance is not a priority in Namibia. His comments follow a recent Afrobarometer survey revealing that a significant majority of Namibians lack…
Katima Mulilo Struggles With 1,500 Housing Applications Dating Back to 2008
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Katima Mulilo Town Council is facing significant challenges in land and housing delivery as it struggles to manage a long-standing backlog of residential applications. With Katima Mulilo being the only urban area in the Zambezi…
Trustco’s Mining Investment Yields 391.45-Carat Diamond
By: Justicia Shipena Trustco Group has announced the recovery of a 391.45-carat diamond in Sierra Leone’s Kono District, where it holds a 19.5% interest in Meya Mining. The diamond was discovered within the Kamara Gbense and Tankoro chiefdoms,…
Over 8,000 Jobs Promised for Communities Near Divundu
Staff Writer A company called Namibia Berries which is growing blueberries near Divundu in the Kavango East region has promised to create up to 8,000 new jobs for the local community over the next five to seven years, following…
Hardap Farmers Trained in Horticulture Value-Addition
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Local farmers in the Hardap region recently received training on how to process and market their produce to add value, enhancing both their income and sustainability. The training session brought together 45 participants, including youth and…
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….