Category: National
Over Half a Billion in GC24 to Remain with Government
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors in the GC24 bond, which is set to mature this October, have decided to switch their N$530 million investment to other long-term bonds, allowing the government to retain and grow the funds while paying…
Raking for a Living: Linus Iiyambo’s Yard Cleaning Enterprise Thrives in Ondangwa
By: Juliana Iikela They say it’s not about what you do, but how well you do it. For Linus Iiyambo, this has never been truer. Facing unemployment and with few options left as he nears retirement age, Iiyambo had…
70% of MTC Network Sites Upgraded to 4G
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has successfully upgraded 70% of its network towers from 3G to the faster 4G network, according to spokesperson Erasmus Nekundi. This upgrade is expected to significantly enhance internet speeds across…
US Ambassador Dissatisfied with AGOA Benefits
By: Justicia Shipena The United States Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry, has voiced concerns over the limited benefits Namibia has gained through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Despite the long-standing trade agreement, Berry noted that the anticipated…
Over 2,340 in Khorixas Food Insecure due to Drought
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Over 2,300 households in the Khorixas Constituency in the Kunene region are in dire need of food and humanitarian assistance due to the prolonged drought affecting the region. In an interview with The Villager, Khorixas constituency…
Over 2,000 Farmers in Kavango East Receive Training on Agricultural Techniques
By: Annakleta Haikera Over 2,000 farmers in the Kavango East region have received training in various agricultural techniques this year, according to Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo. The initiative aims to help farmers improve their yields, increase their income, and enhance…
Schlettwein Calls for Farmer Subsidies for Drought Resilience
By: Staff writer Agriculture and Land Reform Minister Carl Schlettwein says there is a need to subsidise farmers against losses to build the agriculture sector’s resilience to drought. He said this in Omaheke this week during an engagement with communal…
Electricity Generation Falls to Lowest Level in 2024
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s electricity generation in June 2024 fell to its lowest level of the year, producing only 152,224 MWh after five consecutive months of generating over 200,000 MWh. This significant drop in domestic generation led to…
NAM-MIC Issues 655,937 Shares to 522 Beneficiaries
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Mineworkers Investment Holdings Company (NAM-MIC), through its Just Transition Trust (JTT) Namibia Limited, has reached a significant milestone by issuing 655,937 shares to 522 shareholders. This announcement was made during the transition of…
Nam Urged to Plan According to Production Advantages
By: Hertha Ekandjo The African Development Bank (AfDB) has urged Namibia to focus on national development plans that capitalise on its comparative advantages. In its 2024 Country Focus Report titled “Driving Namibia’s Transformation: The Reform of the Global Financial…