Category: National
Long-Term Affordability Challenges to Persist in the Housing Market
By: Justicia Shipena In its latest House Price Index report, the First National Bank (FNB) has signalled concerns over long-term housing affordability challenges that are expected to persist, further impacting the housing market. Additionally, the bank anticipates…
Stability in the Rental Market Anticipated
By: Justicia Shipena FNB Namibia has projected a relatively stable rental market, citing the moderation of inflation and the sustained peak of the repo rate at 7.75%, with a gradual cutting cycle expected to extend through 2026. The…
Record High in Coal-Generated Electricity in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An analysis by Reuters researchers reveals that global electricity generation from coal reached unprecedented levels in 2023, with thermal coal exports surpassing 1 billion metric tons for the first time. These findings shed light on…
NSA to Launch Reconciliation Operation This Week
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is set to initiate a reconciliation process this week to address any disparities in the data captured during the 2023 Population & Housing Census. This operation is scheduled to last…
Opinion: Brics+ Are Checkmating the Western Narrative on Gaza
Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman South Africa’s ethical position at The Hague can be viewed as a manifestation of historical karma. Our legal team presented a case in the world’s highest court, situated in the Netherlands, a country that had…
Ministry Refutes Venaani’s Tractor Claims
By: Dolly Menas The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) has strongly refuted claims made by official opposition leader McHenry Venaani regarding the purchase of new tractors from China at a cost of N$360 million instead…
Sikondo Green Scheme Leads Economic Advancement in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera The development of the Sikondo Green Scheme irrigation project in Kavango West continues on a positive note with production of vegetables progressing on a consistent basis. The project recently achieved a milestone by delivering its first…
Gloomy Prospects for Construction Sector in Windhoek
By: Justicia Shipena The construction sector in Windhoek is currently facing challenging times marked by lacklustre performance as construction projects continue to dry up in the capital city. According to a report on building data for December 2023…
Oluno Residents Express Discontent Over ‘Insufficient’ Drought Relief
By: Juliana Iikela Some residents in Oshikunde constituency, Ohangwena region, are dissatisfied with the portions of drought relief they received claiming that they are inadequate. Many of the concerned residents residing in Oluno village claim to have received minimal…
Farmers Urged to Maximize Recent Rains for Better Harvest
By: Annakleta Haikera The Chairperson of the Kavango West Farmers Union, Johannes Hausiku, has called on farmers to seize the opportunity presented by recent abundant rains in the region and maximise their effort for a better harvest. He…