Category: National
Diplomats to Receive Training on Advanced Intellectual Property
By: Justicia Shipena Diplomats and foreign service officials will soon be equipped with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the intricate issues of intellectual property (IP) within international diplomacy and trade. This development follows the signing of a Letter…
Osino Expects N$5.1 Billion Competition Commission Decision in September
By: Staff Writer Osino Resources expects a final decision from the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) on its acquisition by Chinese firm Shanjin (formerly Yintai Gold) by early September. Currently, competition law clearance from NaCC remains the only outstanding…
Malnutrition Cases Increasing in Ohangwena
By: Juliana Iikela Malnutrition cases in the Ohangwena region are on a concerning upward trajectory, exacerbated by high levels of poverty. According to the Ministry of Health’s regional chief medical officer, Odon Nkongolo, who spoke during a consultative meeting…
Okau Kamasheshe School Receives Computers Worth N$75,000
By: Loise Shiimi Up-Mark Investment recently donated 10 computers, software packages, and stationery valued at N$75,000 to learners at Okau Kamasheshe Combined School in the Oshakati West constituency of the Oshana region. Oshakati-based businessman, Nalitye Angolo, the managing…
African Stars and Ongos Ladies Crowned PstBet NFA Cup Champions
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The PstBet NFA Cup concluded dramatically over the weekend at the Independence Stadium in Windhoek, where African Stars triumphed over Young Brazilians with a 2-1 victory after extra time, thanks to a brace from Awilo…
Mbumba Wants Commercial Banks to Actively Participate in National Development
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Nangolo Mbumba has urged local banks to adopt a more proactive stance in funding small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop the economy. He called on them to explore avenues that significantly reduce collateral requirements…
First Ever School Esports Competition Hosted in Windhoek
By: Hee-Dee Walenga In collaboration with MTC and the Namibian Electronic Sports Association (NESA), My Zone hosted the first-ever Namibian Esports school competition at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) HTTPS building. The competition was open…
NamWater Faces Financial Strain Due to Unpaid Bills
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) is grappling with significant financial challenges, primarily due to unpaid bills by its customers. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia highlighted this issue recently, noting that in 2022, NamWater reported being owed a…
304 Hectares of Wheat Planted at Two Green Schemes … wheat is the most imported grain in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Two government green schemes have planted a total of 304 hectares of wheat this season as Namibia seeks to reduce its dependence on wheat imports and fully operationalise its green schemes. Last year, the country…
Half A Billion Face Undernourishment By 2030
By: Justicia Shipena A new report by United Nations affiliate organisations has warned that if current hunger trends persist, approximately 582 million people will be chronically undernourished by 2030. Half of these individuals will be in Africa. The report…