Category: National
Water Scarcity in Windhoek Reaches Critical Levels
By: Staff Writer The Windhoek Municipality faces an imminent threat of escalating water scarcity, with consumption rates soaring by 10%, rather than achieving the targeted 10% reduction. This worrying trend could prompt the declaration of a more severe…
Namibia Introduces Visa on Arrival for 56 Countries
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has taken a significant step in facilitating international travel by launching visas on arrival for nationals of 56 countries, including 27 from Africa and 29 from other parts of the world. The announcement was…
First Cohort of Green Hydrogen Students Set to Depart for Germany
By: Staff Writer Following the conclusion of the two-day Sasscal-organised Green Hydrogen Symposium in Windhoek this week, the first cohort of students in the green hydrogen scholarship program will be departing for Germany, with others set to follow later….
Agreement for Dual-Fuel Hydrogen-Diesel Locomotives Nearly Finalised
By: Justicia Shipena The Chairperson of the Green Hydrogen Council, ObethKandjoze, has announced the completion of contract negotiations for Namibia’s groundbreaking green hydrogen initiative, the HyRail project. Led by the consortium HyRail, spearheaded by hydrogen application development company…
Hardap and //Kharas Underrepresented in Green Hydrogen Scholarship Programme
By: Hertha Ekandjo The chairperson of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council Obeth Kandjoze has raised concerns over the inadequate representation of the //Kharas and Hardap regions in the green hydrogen scholarship programme. Speaking during the Green Hydrogen Symposium…
Ministry Reaches Agreement With Unemployed Teachers … planned protest postponed
By: Annakleta Haikera Representatives of unemployed graduate teachers, who had planned a nationwide mass demonstration, have temporarily suspended their protest following an agreement with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. David Nekaro, chairperson of the unemployed teacher…
Decline in Namibia’s Agronomy Exports Signals Economic Concerns
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia witnessed a substantial decline in agronomy exports during the fourth quarter of 2023, indicating economic challenges compared to the previous year’s performance. According to the latest Agriculture and Fishing sector Indicators Bulletin from the…
Daures’ Green Tomato Harvest Reserved for Local Consumption
By: Justicia Shipena Fresh produce to be harvested from the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) project will all be consumed locally. This was announced by Jerome Namaseb, CEO of the Daures Green Hydrogen Village during the ongoing Green…
NBL Calls For Responsible Consumption This Easter Weekend
By: Staff writer Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has urged the public to consume alcohol in moderation and in a responsible manner ahead of the upcoming Easter long weekend. As part of its ongoing Take a Second responsible consumption campaign,…
FNB Scoops Euromoney Awards Second Year in a Row
By: Staff writer FNB has once again scooped the Euromoney Awards for Africa’s Best International Private Bank in Botswana and Namibia, for the second year in a row. The Bank was also crowned Africa’s Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth Individuals,…