Category: National
New Sectors Needed to Change Omaheke’s Fortunes, Argues Nganate
By: Dwight Links Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has emphasised the need to diversify the region’s economic activities to foster growth, especially in the face of another looming drought. Traditionally known for its agricultural activity, often referred to as…
Suncity Residents Receive Water from Good Samaritan
By: Annakleta Haikera A well-known resident in Rundu, Gabriel Hakusembe, on Monday generously donated four containers totaling 10,000 litres of water to the residents of Suncity, who have been enduring water scarcity for several months. Hakusembe announced that…
Schlettwein Urged To Settle !Khomanin Community Land Issues …as displaced generational workers roam Khomas corridors
By: Juliana Ikela Khomas Regional Governor, Laura Mcleod-Katjirua, has made a fervent appeal to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform to address the land issues affecting the !Khomanin community. The governor made this call during the…
Mello Bakery, Rising with Rosamunde
By: Tiffany Miller In the heart of industrial Windhoek, Mello Bakery hums with activity. The 24-hour operation, which produces thousands of loaves of bread every day, has recently become the place of work for young Rosamunde, a participant in…
Zambia Cuts 60MW Power Export to Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s electricity import from Zambia has been reduced by 60MW, dropping from 180MW to 120MW, following Zambia’s announcement of power cuts and export limits due to drought conditions affecting its hydropower generation. Zambia, traditionally the largest…
Namibia’s Trade Links with Mercosur Countries at 2% after Eight Years
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s trade with Mercosur, the Southern Common Market, currently stands at just two percent. Mercosur, is a South American trading alliance comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, which aims to promote free trade and facilitate…
Shiimi Sets NamRa’s Collection Target at N$85 Billion …taxpayers refunded N$10.4 billion
By: Staff writer The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRa) has adjusted its revenue collection target from N$81 billion to N$85 billion, as revealed by the agency’s Commissioner, Sam Shivute. Over the last three years since its inception, NamRa’s collection targets…
Vehicle Sales Soar in March
By: Staff writer March 2024 witnessed the highest vehicle sales since July 2016, with 1,451 units sold last month, just 89 units shy of the 1,540 sold in the same month eight years ago. Out of the 1,451…
Alweendo Imposes Moratorium on Power Export License Applications
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has imposed a moratorium on the issuance of generation licences for export purposes. Effective from March 5, 2024, this temporary suspension will last for 18 months or until the…
MAWLR Upgrades Henties Bay Water Pipeline
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) initiated two crucial water infrastructure projects in the Erongo region last Thursday. These projects involve replacing a five-kilometre section of the Henties Bay water supply pipe and…