Category: National
Shangula Urges Collaborative Efforts in Regional HIV/AIDS Response
By: Hertha Ekandjo Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has emphasised the urgent need for a unified approach in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Speaking at the second meeting of the Regional Technical Network on Resource Optimisation of HIV and Broader…
Alweendo Wants 10 Zambezi Schools Electrified
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has called for urgent measures to address the lack of electricity in 10 schools across the Zambezi region. During a courtesy visit to Zambezi Regional Governor Lawrence Sampofu on…
Risk of Mpox Low, Says Tourism Alliance
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has reassured tourists that despite the recent outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox) in certain parts of southern Africa, the region remains a safe and welcoming destination. On August 14, 2024, the…
6 Million Litres of Namibian Beverages Exported Across Africa
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia exported 60,519 hectolitres (six million litres)of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in June 2024, with 98% of these exports destined for African markets, primarily South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Tanzania. According…
NaCC Approves Sale of Dundee’s Tsumeb Smelter to Chinese Miners
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC) has approved the sale of Dundee Precious Metals’ Tsumeb smelter to a subsidiary of a Chinese owned company called Sinomine Resources Group Co. Ltd. This means the transaction, which involves…
The Hidden Reality of “Child Marriages” in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera Child marriages are often associated with distant countries under strict religious or authoritarian regimes. However, this troubling phenomenon is increasingly prevalent in certain areas of Kavango West. Over the weekend, The Villager visited five villages…
Communal Farmers Can Match Commercial Productivity if Well Coordinated – Schlettwein
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Agricultural activities within the communal areas can be more productive than they are currently according to an assessment by the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reforms, Carl Schlettwein. He made these remarks during his…
Voter Verification to Commence Next Week
By: Mathias Hangala The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will start with the process of verifying the national voter’s register compiled following the general voters registration exercise which ended earlier this month. This process, expected to start from…
Heita Snatches WBA Pan African Title in Thrilling Fashion
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Mateus “The Beast” Heita delivered a stunning third-round knockout to stop South Africa’s Thato Bonokoane and secure the vacant WBA Pan African Featherweight title over the weekend. This was the main event of the electrified Together…
Namibia’s Food Self-Sufficiency: A Threat to South Africa’s Agriculture Industry
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s decision to close its borders to the importation of certain horticultural products from South Africa has posed significant challenges for South Africa’s agriculture sector. This has been particularly for citrus farmers who have been…