Category: National
Geingob Calls for Financial Discipline in the Military
By: Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob has called upon the Namibian Defence Force to exercise financial prudence by prioritising operations and projects within the constraints of its allocated budget. He emphasised the importance of achieving more with fewer resources and…
Africa’s Renewable Energy Capacity Expected to Reach 290 GW by 2035
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Africa’s renewable capacity is predicted to reach a modest 24 GW by 2023, primarily propelled by onshore wind and solar capacity. However, a substantial increase is anticipated around 2026, with onshore wind, solar, and hydrogen capacity leading…
Chevron Donates N$6.6 Million Towards Food Security and Drought Relief Projects
By: Hertha Ekandjo Multinational energy corporation Chevron has donated N$5.6 million to projects supporting food security in Namibia, along with an additional N$1 million for emergency drought relief targeting vulnerable women and children. Chevron’s donation will be handled through the…
206 Kunene Police Officers Elevated to Higher Ranks
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Over 200 Namibian Police Force personnel in the Kunene Region were promoted to higher positions, in an effort to boost morale and promote work ethics in the Police Force. At the ceremony held last week, NamPol’s Kuenene…
Starving Oxen, Donkeys Stresses Northern Communal Farmers
By: Loise Shiimi Crop farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) and specifically in regions such as Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena are battling various challenges as they kick off their ploughing season following good rainfall. While the precipitation…
MTC Faces Earnings Margin Decline Amid Economic Challenges
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s largest mobile operator, MTC, has reported a decline in its earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) margin, primarily attributing it to economic hardships impacting disposable income and increased costs of sales. The EBITDA…
Unam Law Students Blame Lecturer for 95% JTC Failure
By: Ludorf Iyambo Law students at the University of Namibia’s (Unam) Justice Training Centre have accused their lecturers of intentionally failing them. The students voiced their grievances against lecturers, holding them accountable for a staggering 95% failure rate in…
Water Tariff Relief for Okahandja Informal Residents
By: Hertha Ekandjo Residents of Okahandja’s informal settlements can anticipate a 30% reduction in their water tariffs if a N$4 million deal to supplement water supply at the town sees light of day. The deal between the municipality and…
Youth Urged to Harness the Power of Native Fruits and Vegetables
By: Annakleta Haikera Esther Haita, a 30-year-old entrepreneur specialising in indigenous fruits and vegetables from Mayara village in Kavango West, is urging young people to tap into the potential of local produce to bolster regional products. Haita, a…
Climate Risks Pose Macro Threats to Households … IMF Managing Director Urges Urgent Action
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has issued a stern warning about the macro-level impacts of climate change, emphasising its global significance. In a keynote speech at the COP28 Business & Philanthropy Climate Forum…