Category: National
Capricorn Foundation Commits N$1 Million to Towards Desert-based Economy
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a bid boost to the RuralRevive initiative aimed at building economic advancement and sustainable development in the Maltahöhe community, the Capricorn Foundation has pledged N$1 million towards the cause. The partnership between Capricorn Foundation…
Pressing Housing Needs Present Both Opportunities and Challenges for Construction Sector
By: Justicia Shipena The pressing need for affordable housing in Namibia is creating both opportunities and challenges for the construction sector, according to economic researcher Halleluya Ndimulunde of Simonis Storm Securities. This comes in light of the City…
Talks at Advanced Stage for MVA Fund’s Trauma Centre Land Acquisition in Windhoek
By: Justicia Shipena The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund of Namibia is currently engaged in negotiations with the City of Windhoek (CoW) to finalise payment arrangements for the land earmarked to host Namibia’s inaugural trauma centre. MVA’s Chief…
Kavango East Leaders Call For Reforms in Management of Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu has called for reforms in the management of green schemes, urging that managers be granted full authority to oversee operations and facilitate food security and socio-economic development. Mbangu, during an engagement…
50% of Local Wheat Farmers Quit Production in 2023
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has revealed that approximately 50% of Namibian wheat-producing farmers have discontinued wheat production. Only 31 wheat farmers persisted with cultivation nationwide, a significant decline from the 61 farmers recorded in 2022….
Now or Never for Goreangab Dam Fishermen
By: Mathias Hangala For a group of approximately 30 fishermen and women, it’s a high-stakes gamble to provide for their families by fishing in the forbidden waters of Goreangab Dam, located west of the capital, Windhoek. Despite stern…
NCCI Urges Businesses to Adopt Fair Pricing Practices in Public Tenders
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has called on the business community, urging them to uphold professionalism and ethical standards when participating in public sector tenders. This appeal was made by NCCI President Bisey /Uirab…
A Nuclear Power Plant in Namibia Could Stabilise Uranium Market Prices, Says Rosatom
By: Justicia Shipena Russian state-owned energy giant, Rosatom, says constructing a nuclear power plant in Namibia could contribute to stabilising uranium prices while enabling the country to achieve energy self-sufficiency. Rosatom’s national manager, Viktor Riedel, emphasised during a…
Phase 1 of Ondangwa Stadium Construction Expected to Take Five Years …N$12 million annually earmarked for the next 5 years.
By: Loise Shiimi The initial phase of the proposed Ondangwa Stadium, which encompasses a sports field, running track, and pavilion, is projected to be finalised over a period of approximately five years. Ismael Namgongo, the Chief Executive Officer…
Business Community Welcomes 2024/25 Budget
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has expressed its satisfaction of the 2024/25 national budget, presented in parliament last month. NCCI president Bisey /Uirab noted that the budget reflects a consideration of the…