Category: National
Residents Unhappy with Ruacana’s Salty Borehole Water
By: Loise Shiimi Residents of Ruacana, have expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of water supplied by the town council. Complaints arose during a recent interview with Eagle FM, revealing that since November 2023, residents have been forced to…
Gender Disparity in Police Promotions Evident in Kavango West Region
By: Annakleta Haikera A recent Police parade celebrating the promotion of police officers in the Kavango West region has revealed a stark gender disparity within the Namibian Police Force in the region. The parade revealed that out of…
Engen Signs Exclusive Fuel Sponsorship With WBCG
By: Dolly Menas The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) and Engen Namibia have formalised a fuel sponsorship Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), designating Engen as the exclusive fuel sponsor for WBCG effective from 1st February. Valued at N$100,000, the year-long…
Environment Ministry to Spend N$2.6 Million on Swakopmund Office Renovation
By: Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Environment, Tourism, and Forestry plans to spend about N$2.6 million to renovate its Reitterburg office in Swakopmund, expected to commence within the next three months. The renovation is part of the Ministry’s broader…
Farmers Urged to Transform Agricultural Practices for Resilience
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Agricultural Bank of Namibia has called on farmers to embrace transformative measures to mitigate climate-related losses. Agribank’s Technical Advisor for crops and poultry, Hanks Saisai, in a statement issued this week highlighted the challenges…
Geingob’s Prolonged Absence From Office ‘Inconsequential’
By: Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob’s prolonged absence from office due to ill health cannot affect the resumption of the government’s programmes for the year, analysts say. Geingob who since last week delegated Vice president Nangolo Mbumba to act…
Household Debt Surges by N$2.1 Billion in 2023
By: Hertha Ekandjo Household debt climbed to N$66.8 billion in December 2023, a notable increase from N$64.7 billion in December 2022, as revealed in Simonis Storm Securities’ (SSS) latest Private Sector Credit Extension report. Corporate debt also experienced…
Long-Term Affordability Challenges to Persist in the Housing Market
By: Justicia Shipena In its latest House Price Index report, the First National Bank (FNB) has signalled concerns over long-term housing affordability challenges that are expected to persist, further impacting the housing market. Additionally, the bank anticipates…
Stability in the Rental Market Anticipated
By: Justicia Shipena FNB Namibia has projected a relatively stable rental market, citing the moderation of inflation and the sustained peak of the repo rate at 7.75%, with a gradual cutting cycle expected to extend through 2026. The…
Record High in Coal-Generated Electricity in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An analysis by Reuters researchers reveals that global electricity generation from coal reached unprecedented levels in 2023, with thermal coal exports surpassing 1 billion metric tons for the first time. These findings shed light on…