Category: National
NCRST, EU Partner to Advance Research Funding
Dwight Links Through the launch of the Horizon Europe and EURAXESS initiatives, the European Union (EU) is expanding research funding programs offered to Namibian academics and researchers undertaking various projects. EU deputy head of mission in Namibia, Ian Dupont,…
International Conflicts Could Affect Namibia’s Development Goals
David Shoombe Namibian trade analysts indicate that Namibia’s national developmental priorities may be delayed as a result of the nation’s economic vulnerability to being affected by global conflicts. With the ongoing attacks of US-Israeli forces on Iran, the threat of…
CoW to Cancel More Debt if Requirements Are Met
Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced a N$200 million debt cancellation initiative aimed at assisting pensioners and other vulnerable groups. CoW spokesperson Lydia Amutenya confirmed this development in an interview with The Villager yesterday. She explained…
Ondangwa Sports Stadium Needs N$60-70 Million This Year
Loise Shiimi According to Ondangwa Town Council chief executive, Ismael Namgongo, the ongoing developments at the Ondangwa Sports Stadium are projected to require between N$60-70 million this year. Namgongo explained that this funding will cover several key enhancements, including the…
Only 51% of Milk Is Supplied Locally
As from the year 2025, total milk supply amounted to 31.43 million litres, of which local production accounted for 16.74 million litres This is a reflection of milk sufficiency level of 53.3% in 2025, with production peaking in July…
Cow To Institutionalise Joint Working Sessions With Khomas Regional Council
The City of Windhoek (CoW) Council has agreed to institutionalise joint working sessions between the City of Windhoek, the Khomas Regional Council, and the Central Government. CoW announced that the engagement’s decision will be supported by technical teams to ensure…
Kavango Residents Welcome Two N$10 million Sports Fields
Annakleta Haikera Residents of the Mukwe and Rundu Rural constituencies have welcomed the allocation of N$10 million for the construction of two new sports fields, a development expected to create approximately 45 local jobs during the construction phase. The project…
Namibia’s Place on FATF’s Global Grey List
Mathias Hangala The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) maintains a “grey list” of countries with deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) frameworks. While the United Arab Emirates was removed from the list in February 2024, followed by…
Capital Projects Moved to SOEs
Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The country’s treasury has announced that it will move some of the implementation of capital projects to various State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to avoid a reduction in its allocation operation expenditures. This was announced by the state’s treasurer, Ericah…
Okongo Farmer Harvests 30,000 Mielies
Loise Shiimi Shivute Leader Shikonda, a farmer and manager of the Okongo Horticulture Association in Ohangwena Region, provided The Villager with an update regarding this year’s harvest, stating that he has harvested about 30,000 mielies (maize) so far. “Maize is…