Category: National
With 44 Days Left, Over Half a Million MTC SIM Cards Remain Unregistered
By: Ludorf Iyambo A recent update on SIM card registration from Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) reveals that out of the 1.9 million prepaid SIM card customers, only 1.3 million SIM cards have been registered thus far. This leaves 34% of…
Oshikoto to Spend N$1.7 Million on Construction of Rural Toilets
By: Loise Shiimi The Oshikoto Regional Council has allocated N$1.7 million towards the procurement of construction materials for the development of 100 toilets across its ten constituencies for the fiscal year 2023/2024 as part of its rural sanitation…
Poverty Forces Windhoek Residents to Scavenge Dumping Sites for Livelihood
By: Loise Shiimi Individuals facing economic vulnerability in the Khomas region are resorting to collecting reusable items from dumping sites in Okuryangava to sell to scrap yards and other outlets. They attribute this necessity to the high unemployment…
Bond Between Namibia and South Africa Unbreakable – Ramaphosa
By: Justicia Shipena South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reassured the enduring strength of the ties between Namibia and his country despite the recent passing of President Hage Geingob. Ramaphosa was in Namibia on Saturday to pay his respect…
Cultivating Change: The Journey of Young Farmers in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A new generation of farmers is emerging in Namibia, driven by a passion for agriculture and a commitment to sustainable food production. Among them is Hileni Ataleni, a trailblazer who found her calling in farming…
Katuka Mentorship Programme Launches 2024 Women in Business Training Sessions
By: Dolly Menas The Katuka Mentorship Programme inaugurated its 2024 training session, promising to impart skills from young female entrepreneurs to eager participants. Hayley Allen, Head of Strategic Communication at Bank Windhoek, emphasised the program’s role as a bridge…
Namibia and Angola Initiate Talks to Address ‘Abandoned’ Children Situation
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia and Angola have initiated talks in a concerted effort to address the pressing issue of children reportedly abandoned on Namibian streets. There has been a noticeable increase in the presence of children on Namibian…
Namibia Made Over N$14.8 Billion From Tourists in 2022
By: Hertha Ekandjo In 2022, Namibia’s tourism sector played a pivotal role in the country’s economy, with tourists bringing in approximately N$14.8 billion from a total of 527,610 inbound visitors. A majority of these visitors, exceeding 421,000, were…
De Beers Reports 4% Decrease in Namibia Diamond Production
By: Staff Writer Diamond producer De Beers has disclosed a 4% year-on-year (y/y) decline in its Namibian diamond production, amounting to 0.6 million carats, attributed to slightly lower grades at its land operations. This announcement coincides with De…
UN General Assembly Commends Late Geingob’s Pioneering Role in Sustainable Energy
By: Justicia Shipena The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob for his significant contributions to sustainable and renewable energy initiatives. During his last participation at the General Assembly, President Geingob, passionately…