Category: National
GIZ Donates N$3,5 Million Items to Boost Startups
By: Elizabeth Magongo The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) has received a donation of items to support startups valued at N$3.5 million from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The items, which includes vehicles, furniture, and industrial machinery,…
Herbalist Making a Positive Impact
By: Ludorf Iyambo Endrew Sacharia (40) is a Namibian herbalist on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of those who have lost hope. From a young age, he honed the skill of using herbs and spices…
Banking Sector Assets Valued at N$174.6 Billion
By: Justicia Shipena The banking sector in Namibia witnessed a 1,5% increase in total assets value, reaching a staggering N$174,6 billion in the third quarter of 2023. This growth was primarily attributed to rises in cash and bank balances, short-term…
Namibia Records Trade Surplus with Africa Twice in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Fearing becoming a dumping site once the economically hyped continental free trade area starts, Namibia has demonstrated its trade prowess in the past seven months of trade statistics analysed by The Villager this year. According to…
ECB Foresees Looming Crisis Over Pre-paid Meter Roll-Over
By: Staff Writer The Electricity Control Board of Namibia (ECB) has raised concerns about the low rollover rate of prepaid metres following the launch of its Token Identifier (TID). With a looming deadline less than a year away from the…
Geingob Calls for Financial Discipline in the Military
By: Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob has called upon the Namibian Defence Force to exercise financial prudence by prioritising operations and projects within the constraints of its allocated budget. He emphasised the importance of achieving more with fewer resources and…
Africa’s Renewable Energy Capacity Expected to Reach 290 GW by 2035
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Africa’s renewable capacity is predicted to reach a modest 24 GW by 2023, primarily propelled by onshore wind and solar capacity. However, a substantial increase is anticipated around 2026, with onshore wind, solar, and hydrogen capacity leading…
Chevron Donates N$6.6 Million Towards Food Security and Drought Relief Projects
By: Hertha Ekandjo Multinational energy corporation Chevron has donated N$5.6 million to projects supporting food security in Namibia, along with an additional N$1 million for emergency drought relief targeting vulnerable women and children. Chevron’s donation will be handled through the…
206 Kunene Police Officers Elevated to Higher Ranks
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Over 200 Namibian Police Force personnel in the Kunene Region were promoted to higher positions, in an effort to boost morale and promote work ethics in the Police Force. At the ceremony held last week, NamPol’s Kuenene…
Starving Oxen, Donkeys Stresses Northern Communal Farmers
By: Loise Shiimi Crop farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) and specifically in regions such as Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena are battling various challenges as they kick off their ploughing season following good rainfall. While the precipitation…