Category: National
AgriBusDev Staff Cry Foul Over Unresolved Job Placements
By: Hertha Ekandjo Employees of the Agricultural Business Development Agency (AgriBusDev) have raised concerns regarding the uncertainty surrounding their placement into the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform. This follows the Cabinet’s 2022 decision to terminate AgriBusDev’s role…
Livestock Auctions Surge in Q1 2024 Amidst Declining Prices
By: Justicia Shipena, Loise Shiimi The first quarter of 2024 saw a notable increase in livestock auctions, with 109,783 livestock auctioned, a sharp rise from the 76,163 recorded in the same period in 2023. This data was highlighted in…
Oshikoto to Construct 180 Toilets for the Vulnerable
By: Loise Shiimi The Oshikoto Regional Council has allocated N$3.3 million to construct 180 toilets across ten constituencies as part of their rural sanitation program for the financial year 2024/2025. Petrus Nehale, the council’s spokesperson, highlighted in an interview…
Training in Solar Energy Urgently Needed to Boost Employment Creation
By: Justicia Shipena The renewable energy sector has immense potential to create the needed youth employment but it remains largely untapped due to a lack of training and investment. There is therefore an urgent need for increased investment…
Call for the Establishment of Africa Monetary Fund Gains Momentum
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The African continent has been urged to establish its own independent financial institutions to support the Second Decade of Agenda 2063. The proposed institutions include the African Central Bank, the African Investment Bank, and the African…
Muha Calls on Zambia to Share Experience on CDF with Namibia
By: Sakeus Iikela Chairperson of the National Council Hon. Lukas Sinimbo Muha says Namibia is exploring the possibility of entering into a cooperation agreement with the Parliament of Zambia to learn more about how that country is implementing the…
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…