Category: National
Demand for Otjomuise Plots Surges … but outlook for construction sector remains gloomy
By: Staff Writter Otjomuise has emerged as a hotspot for construction activity, recording the highest value of approved house plans by the City of Windhoek for January 2024, totaling N$18.2 million. Financial analysts at Simonis Storm Securities attribute…
Geingos Urges Namibians to Arrange Wills
By: Justicia Shipena Former First Lady Monica Geingos has urged Namibians to be proactive and organise their wills as death can come unexpectedly. She was speaking during the national memorial service of her late husband President Hage Geingob. She emphasised…
Ride-Hailing Giant Bolt to Onboard 200 Drivers in Namibia
Staff Writer Estonian ride-hailing behemoth, Bolt, has launched a pilot project service in Namibia, with plans to onboard over 200 drivers. The company has declared a commission-free period for the initial six months. This expansion is a strategic…
Unam-owned Company Secures N$65 Million Loan for Solar Project
Staff Writer Inceptus Holding, the business arm of the University of Namibia has successfully secured financing from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and Old Mutual Namibia for its N$65 million solar project at UNAM. Unam is partnering…
Rural-Urban Youth Movement Can Be Curbed with Enhanced Services
By: Juliana Iikela Eenhana Mayor, Omri-onn Kavandje, asserts that the migration of youth from rural to urban areas can be stemmed by improving access to education institutions closer to home. Kavandje provided insights into the efforts of the Eenhana…
NBL Sets Sights on 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) is making significant strides in enhancing its energy efficiency with the installation of over 75 energy metres. These metres enable real-time monitoring and targeted data analysis of electricity consumption, aligning with…
Ministries Urged to Expedite Pending Programs
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Nangolo Mbumba has called upon ministries responsible for key sectors such as agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, oil and gas, and green energy to expedite the implementation of pending programs. This push aims to accelerate…
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…