Category: National
The Grid Market Is Not A Monopoly … transmission infrastructure market open for investment
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Individuals or groups of investors can enter the electricity transmission market as independent power transmitters by building their networks and maintaining them. Nampower only holds a monopoly over the consumer-funded grid infrastructures. This was confirmed by both…
Hydrogen Can Be Used To Desulphurise Refineries …can it make the Angolan oil viable?
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s planned mega green hydrogen project can be used to reduce sulphur levels in crude oil refineries, apart from being an energy carrier and a critical input in synthetic fuel production through ammonia. National Petroleum Corporation of…
Mashika’s Faction Disregards High Court Order Restrictions
By: Annakleta Haikera For almost six years, the VaGciriku tribe has been without a chief since the death of Hompa Kasian Shiyambi in November 2019at the age of 82 after an illness. VaGciriku chieftaincy aspirant Barthomeous Aruvita on Friday secured…
Unconventional Thoughts: Are You Mentoring And Guiding Those Kids At Home
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka I have been around the country speaking and participating in various economic policy discussions, but one thing I didn’t do was speak to my younger siblings or cousins about economics and risk-taking. I want to say, that…
Africa Shows Real Promise in Green Hydrogen with Projects
By: NJ Ayuk There’s a new powerhouse in African renewables. And it has plenty of experts talking about it. The report “The State of African Energy 2Q 2023 Outlook,” recently released by The African Energy Chamber (AEC), discusses the current…
Namibia’s Youth JoblessnessNeedsA Shift In Direction
By: Staff Writer While Namibian youth continue to swim in the morass of joblessness, with very little prospects for immediate intervention, neighbors Botswana recently held a conference on the same issue. The 2-day second annual labour conference was organised by…
Nam Imports 47% Of Cereal Grain From Poland
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus After another dismal grain production at the end of June 2023, Namibia had to spend N$142 million to import cereal grain from Poland, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said. In the second quarter of 2023, the country’s…
Namibia Seeks Indian Millet Expertise
By: Flora Katutiramambo Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water ans Land Reform has embarked on a learning trip to India, especially for millet seed improvement,to boost food security in the country. As part of the trip to that…
Alleged Savanna-Linked Meatco Board Appointment Raises Eyebrows
By:Hertha Ekandjo, AnnakletaHaikera Lands Commissioner, Martin Hilbert’s appointment to Meatco Board, has raised concerns, over what is alleged to be his proximity to rival meat company, Savanna Beef Processors. This comes after sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, claimed…
Creative Oasis: Addressing Regional Artistic Gaps
By:Sarah Anghuwo “African art embodies the spirit of community, with each creation representing a collective effort and shared wisdom.” – Ben Okri As an ardent advocate for the arts, it is disheartening to witness the profound artistic void that exists…