Category: National
Local Tourists are Increasingly Opting for Campsites
By: Staff Writer Namibians are increasingly turning to campsites for their tourism experiences as occupancy rates at hospitality establishments continue to dwindle, dropping to 23.1% last month from 24.9% in January and 33.0% in February 2023. The allure…
Andrada Mining Secures N$175 Million Loan … plans 5MW Uis solar plant
By: Staff Writer Andrada Mining’s subsidiary, Uis Tin Mining Company (UTMC), has secured a conditional credit-approved funding agreement of N$175 million with Bank Windhoek, marking a significant milestone for the company’s expansion plans. This new loan agreement will…
Kavango East Leadership Urges Alweendo to Implement Rural Electrification
By: Annakleta Haikera Leaders in the Kavango East Region are urgently calling on the Ministry of Mines and Energy to prioritise the needs of the people by accelerating rural electrification efforts in the region and incorporating provisions for…
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…