Category: National
Zambezi Region Can De-Risk Namibia From Rain Dependence
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia must develop and capitalise on the available water sources such as the floodplains in the Zambezi region for agricultural purposes to minimise the impact of the prevailing drought on livelihoods. This is according to…
Namibia and Angola Approve Joint Bank Account for Baynes Hydropower Project
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia and Angola have recently approved the establishment of a joint bank account, to be located in either Luanda or Windhoek, to kickstart the Baynes Hydropower Project. This long-term project, with an 81MW capacity, is…
China’s NPC Commits N$1.2 Million In Material Support to Namibia’s Parliament
By: Hertha Ekandjo China’s 14th National People’s Congress Standing Committee Vice Chairman, Cai Dafeng, recently announced material assistance worth N$1,2 million (CYN 500,000) to support the operational needs of Namibia’s parliament. This gesture is part of the ongoing…
Bank Windhoek Appoints Saara Shivute to Executive Role
By: Staff writer Bank Windhoek has appointed seasoned banking professional, Saara Shivute, as the bank’s executive officer of sales and bancassurance, effective 1 June 2024. Shivute joined the bank in 2018 as head of specialist finance. In her new…
Rundu Residents Give Town Council Seven Days to Restore Water
By: Annakleta Haikera Residents of Long to Long in Ndama and Suncity in Rundu have given the Rundu Town Council seven days to address their ongoing water crisis. On Tuesday, locals took to the streets demanding immediate action…
Majority of Namibians Favour Elections to Choose Leaders
By: Justicia Shipena A recent Afrobarometer survey has found that 74% of Namibians support elections as the best way to choose leaders in the Southern African country. The survey indicates that most Namibians highly value elections, with overwhelming…
NCCI Praises Increased Compliance Among Public Enterprises
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), has acknowledged that while many public enterprises initially struggled to fully comply with the Public Enterprise Governance Act, a growing number are now moving towards adherence. The…
Opoto Mill Donates Food to Oshana Residents
By: Ludorf Iyambo On Monday, Opoto Mill donated food items valued at more than N$17,000 to about 15 households of less-privileged people in Lunga Lunga B, Oshana region. The food parcels were given to senior citizens who are…
SMEs Battle Inflation and High Interest Rates
Dolly Menas Nedbank Namibia’s head of SME banking, Sam Ikela, has emphasised that the resurgence of the SME sector is pivotal for the Namibian economy’s recovery. Amid soaring inflation and high interest rates, small business owners in Namibia…
An Hour in the Shoes of a Street Cleaner
By: Mathias Hangala Have you ever wondered what challenges street cleaners face as they ensure the city’s cleanliness? This reporter experienced these challenges firsthand on Saturday during the ‘Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign’ in Windhoek’s Okuryangava township, where many people turned…