Category: National
Horticulture Production Increases in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera Horticulture production in the Kavango West region has seen significant growth, with the number of gardens increasing to 50 as of 2023. This is according to Governor Sirkka Ausiku who announced that horticulture producers have…
Nam/SA to Conduct N$ 4,8 Million Green Hydrogen Pipeline Feasibility Study
By: Dolly Menas Namibia and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to conduct a N$ 4,8 million study on the feasibility of a cross-border green hydrogen pipeline. Signed at the World Hydrogen Summit in May 2024,…
Cricket Namibia Celebrates an Excellent 2023
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s cricket achievements were celebrated at the annual Cricket Namibia Awards, held at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek on Friday. CEO of Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller, who has led the organisation since 2019, expressed gratitude…
Letshego Appoints Digital Transformation Manager
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Letshego Namibia has appointed Tatenda Malunga as its new Digital Transformation and Business Support Manager. With over ten years of experience in IT consulting across sectors like government, energy, finance, state-owned enterprises, and tourism, Malunga brings extensive…
2.6 Million Kilograms of Pork Imported in 5 Months…Germany leading supplier
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus From January to May 2024, Namibian consumers imported 2.7 million kilograms of pork through their retailers, according to monthly statistics from the Livestock and Livestock Product Board of Namibia (LLPBN). A significant portion of this…
Tariff Hikes Boost City of Windhoek’s Revenue
By: Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek has reported improved financial performance for the 2022/2023 fiscal year compared to the previous year, driven primarily by a significant decrease in bad debts by N$244 million and an increase in service…
Over 10,000 in Epupa Struggle to Afford Food Due to Drought
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Over 10,000 residents of Epupa Constituency in the Kunene region are experiencing severe food scarcity, potentially leading to starvation, as they are unable to afford daily sustenance. This crisis, revealed by the constituency’s councillor Daniel…
South African Franchise Expands to Namibia
By: Staff writer South African copy and print, courier, and digital services franchise PostNet has expanded into Namibia, targeting an investment of around N$5.5 million for six stores across the regions. The company aims to open stores in Windhoek,…
Concerns Mount as Voter Registration Deadline Nears
By: Justicia Shipena With only three weeks remaining until voter registration closes, concerns are growing about the pace of voter card issuance. As the deadline approaches, questions persist about whether enough individuals will secure their voter cards in time…
Nelumbu Advocates for Artists Pension Support and Industry Reforms
By: Mathias Hangala Traditional genre singer-songwriter Isak Nelumbu, better known as Christmas, has expressed concerns over the ‘high level of neglect’ of artists and entertainers in Namibia, particularly their exclusion from mainstream pension systems. Speaking to Eagle FM recently,…