Category: National
Andara District Records Highest Malaria Cases in Kavango East
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango East region has recorded over 3,300 malaria cases this year across three districts, with Andara leading the numbers at 2,402 cases, followed by Nyangana with 494, and Rundu reporting 415. This information was…
Africans Participate in International Cybersecurity Camp
By: Dwight Links An international cybersecurity camp, organised by Positive Technologies with support from the Russian Ministry of Digital Development, was recently held in Moscow. The engagement aimed to equip 70 cybersecurity specialists from around the world with…
Agricultural Transformation Key to Ending Hunger – !Gawaxab
By: Hertha Ekandjo Governor of the Bank of Namibia, Johannes !Gawaxab, has stressed the urgent need to transform agriculture to combat hunger, reduce malnutrition, and promote economic growth. Speaking at the Bank’s 25th Annual Symposium on Thursday, he…
Economy Expands By N$4.9 Billion in Q2
By: Staff writer The Namibian economy expanded by N$4.9 billion to N$59.5 billion during the second quarter of 2024, marking a growth of 3.5%. This is however a slight decline in economic activities compared to a growth of 3.6%…
Guterres Calls for Faster African Inclusion in UN Security Council
By: Justicia Shipena United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres says he wants to see Africa’s representation on the UN Security Council accelerated once a decision on its reforms is finalised. In a response to Eagle FM on Wednesday,…
Namibia Earns N$3.8 Billion in Fish Exports for Q2
By: Staff writer Namibia generated N$3.8 billion from fish product exports during the second quarter of 2024, marking a 7.5% decline compared to N$4.1 billion recorded in the same period in 2023. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency’s…
Over 1.2 Million Namibians FaceSevere Food Insecurity
By: Hertha Ekandjo A recent report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) paints a grim picture of Namibia’s worsening drought crisis, projecting a sharp increase in food insecurity over the coming months. Currently, more than 38%…
AI Poses Risks to Humanity and Security, Warns Expert
By: Dwight Links Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents significant risks to humanity, including the potential for weaponization and loss of human control, according to Professor Anicia Pieters, CEO of the National Commission of Research, Science and Technology. Speaking on…
Construction Surge in August: Highest Property Additions in Windhoek Since 2022
By: Abigail Nalisa August 2024 saw a significant increase in building plans approved by the City of Windhoek, with 201 plans cleared, up from 163 in July. This surge, highlighted in a recent IJG Namibia report, marks the…
Drought Takes Heavy Toll on Southern Namibia’s Tourism
By: Hileni Inane The ongoing drought has severely impacted tourism activities in southern Namibia, driving tourists to seek leisure elsewhere. Last month, Simonis Storm Securities reported that the southern regions had the lowest occupancy rates in the country…