Category: National
Over 230,000 MWh of Electricity Generated Monthly
By: Nghiinomenw-vali Erastus Namibia has reached a milestone in domestic electricity generation, producing more than 230,000 MWh of electricity for five consecutive months. Despite meeting 60% of its power needs domestically and importing the rest, the Ruacana Hydro Power…
Funding Issues Curtail Shokonawa Marathon … over 20 runners quit the race due to lack of water points
By: Loise Shiimi The recent Shokonawa Marathon faced significant challenges that hampered the event and raised concerns among participants. One of the main issues was the insufficient number of water points along the 21 km route from Ongha to…
Lung Sickness Outbreak Detected in Kunene Region
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform’s Directorate of Veterinary Services has imposed animal movement restrictions in parts of the Kunene region following an outbreak of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in Okapundja, located about…
HIV Infections Rise Despite Global Progress
By: Justicia Shipena A new report released by UNAIDS at the 25th International AIDS Conference reveals both significant progress and persistent challenges in the fight against HIV/AIDS. According to the report, titled “The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a…
Capricorn Allocates N$750,000 Towards Community Support
By: Dolly Menas The Capricorn Foundation says it plans to spend about N$750 000 to support various community projects aimed at providing basic needs, such as education and training, creating job opportunities and providing psychological support among other…
Natural Resources Belong to Namibians – Tweya
By: Staff Writer Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tjekero Tweya, emphasised that it is the duty of lawmakers to hold the executive arm of government accountable regarding laws surrounding natural resources. “The executive must submit…
Youth Leader Sub-leases Resettlement Farm to Chinese Company
By: Juliana Iikela Members of the Wisdom Youth Organisation are frustrated over their dismissal from a farm they claim was granted to them by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform in 2015. The farm, situated near Otavi,…
City Produced 84,520 Tons of Waste in 2023
By: Nghiinomenw-vali Erastus The Municipality of Windhoek collected 84,520 tons of waste during the financial year 2023, including 12,045 tons of hazardous waste. These figures were revealed during the presentation of the City’s Annual Performance Report 2022/2023 last week….
Local Tourism Could Face Challenging Months Ahead
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Despite remarkable resilience and growth, Namibian tourism faces serious challenges in the coming months, according to analysts. The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) attributes these challenges to the recent sharp rise in long-haul flight prices from…
City Secures N$80 Million for Prepaid Water Metres
By: Samuel Fillipus The City of Windhoek (CoW) has secured an N$80 million loan to acquire prepaid water metres aimed at enhancing water consumption management among residents. This announcement was made by the City’s acting strategic executive for finance…