Category: National
De Beers Reports 4% Decrease in Namibia Diamond Production
By: Staff Writer Diamond producer De Beers has disclosed a 4% year-on-year (y/y) decline in its Namibian diamond production, amounting to 0.6 million carats, attributed to slightly lower grades at its land operations. This announcement coincides with De…
UN General Assembly Commends Late Geingob’s Pioneering Role in Sustainable Energy
By: Justicia Shipena The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob for his significant contributions to sustainable and renewable energy initiatives. During his last participation at the General Assembly, President Geingob, passionately…
Food Annual Inflation Sees Slowdown
By: Staff Writer Namibia experienced a notable slowdown in the annual inflation rate for food and nonalcoholic beverages inJanuary 2024 compared to the same period last year. The Namibia Statistics Agency in a recent report reveals that the slowdown…
Bank Donates Toiletries, Stationeries to Vulnerable School Students
By: Joseph Jeremia The Baumgartsbrum Farm School and Rocky Crest High School in Windhoek have both been gifted with generous donations consisting of stationeries and toiletries to assist pupils with their educational needs. The donations were made by…
Will Geingob’s Old-Age Grant Desire Come to Fruition
By: Justicia Shipena One of Geingob’s final commitments to the Namibian nation was to raise the old age grant, marking significant increments during his tenure, from N$600 in 2016 to the current N$1,400. However, following his passing, doubts…
Side Hustles: A Necessity for Survival in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus As the cost of living continues to rise and the number of dependents increases, many individuals find themselves overwhelmed by expenses and seeking additional sources of income. From young graduates to seasoned workers, side hustles…
Capricorn Group Donates to Visually and Hearing Impaired Schools
By: Joseph Jeremia In a heartfelt display of community support, employees of Capricorn Group dedicated a day to giving back to society by assisting the School for the Visually Impaired and the School for the Hearing Impaired….
Ebenhaezer Primary School Pupils Receive Stationery Donation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus About 130 Grade 1 pupils at Ebenhaezer Primary School in Karibib received a donation of school stationery valued at N$47,962 last week to kick start their academic year. The donation was made by a local…
Namibia Imports Goods Worth N$136.9 Billion in 2023
By: Staff Writer Namibia imported goods worth N$136.9 billion in 2023, marking an increase of N$7.9 billion compared to 2022, as reported by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). In December 2023, the country’s imports stood at N$11.8 billion,…
Mbumba Assumes Presidency … Pledges to Uphold Geingob’s Legacy
By: Justicia Shipena Former Vice President Nangolo Mbumba who was sworn in yesterday as Namibia’s new President following the passing of President Hage Geingob on Sunday, has vowed to continue the legacy of his predecessor and navigate the…