Category: National
Climate Change Adaptation Projects Dominated by Water Challenges … Parliament Committee Demands Better Coordination
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Various agricultural projects across Namibia, aimed at climate change adaptation and ensuring food security, are facing severe water shortages. This lack of water supply has hindered their ability to implement irrigation as an adaptation measure….
Toyota Hilux Continues Sales Dominance
By: Staff Writer The Toyota Hilux maintained its dominance among vehicle brands last month, selling 165 units and showcasing its strong appeal among buyers seeking robust utility and reliability. For passenger vehicles, the Toyota Fortuner led the segment…
RMB Namibia Scoops International Awards
By: Staff Writer RMB Namibia has won the World’s Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank Award in Namibia for the fourth time at the prestigious Global Finance magazine Best Treasury and Cash Management Bank Awards 2024. These awards…
“Red Tape Responsible for Medication Shortage”
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, identified bureaucratic red tape as the primary cause of medication shortages in Namibia. He pointed to lengthy procurement processes, bottlenecks, and legal…
Zambezi’s Entrepreneurs Shine at 2024 Old Mutual SEED Initiative
By: Dolly Menas The vibrant landscapes of the Zambezi Region have once again showcased the entrepreneurial spirit of Namibia through the 2024 Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative. Held in collaboration with the Financial…
Kunene Education Director Vows to Act on Poor Matric Results
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Kunene’s Education Director, Sophia Frederiks, has committed to improving the region’s declining examination results for grades 11 and 12, emphasising that this effort will require significant dedication from all stakeholders. In an interview with The…
FAO Donates Cold Storage Rooms to Kavango West
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has donated a freezer room and a cold storage room valued at US$26,000 (approximately N$500,000) to the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and…
Bezant Resources Marks Progress at Copper-Gold Project
By: Staff writer Bezant Resources has announced the completion of a series of contractor services, marking a significant milestone for the Hope & Gorob mining operation. The company submitted a mining licence application for the Hope-Gorob copper-gold project…
China Interested in Helping Namibia Build Nuclear Plant
By: Justicia Shipena China has expressed interest in participating in the construction of a nuclear power plant in Namibia, should the Namibian government announce plans to that effect. Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, expressed this interest during…
Naïve to Confine University Operations to Its Name, Says IUM
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The International University of Management (IUM) says its qualifications are informed by national and international demand and socio-economic development dynamics, not merely confined to its name. This aligns with standards set by the Namibia Qualifications Authority…