Category: National
No Lion Extinction Risks, Sufficient Numbers for Tourism, Ministry Asserts
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus NAMIBIAN lions are not facing the risk of extinction and their population has reached the highest level in at least half a century. This is according to aerial surveys conducted by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and…
Analysts: Vehicle Moratorium Not Cause Of Government Failures
By: Justicia Shipena Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah said the moratorium imposed to prohibit the procurement of vehicles for government Offices, Ministries and Agencies should not be blamed for unmet promises. In recent weeks, numerous governors and regional council chairpersons have…
12 Kavango East Schools Receive Hygiene Packages for Boys
By: AnnakletaHaikera THE Children’s Movement Organisation and the Katutura Youth Enterprise Centre, sponsored by Recon Namibia, distributed 70 hygiene packages to boys from 12 different schools in Rundu, Kavango East on Saturday. The value of the items provided amounted to…
China Pledges N$31 Million in Food Aid to Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena CHINA has made a commitment to provide food aid to Namibia, with a value of 12 million Chinese Yuan, equivalent to N$31 million. The announcement was made by Tang Wenhong, Vice Chairman of the China International Development…
Namibians Prioritise Fullness Over Nutritional Health, Says Nutritionist
By: Mathias Hangala NUTRITIONIST Matheus Hamukwaya has highlighted a concerning trend in Namibia, stating that a significant portion of the population is primarily eating for satiety rather than focusing on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. In a recent interview with…
Namibia Imported 331 Tons of Mango in 2022 … expenditure Over N$4 Million Annually
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s reliance on mango imports is noteworthy, with the country spending over N$4 million annually on fresh mangoes. During the 2021/22 financial year, Namibia imported 331 tons (331,000 kg) to fill the national demand which stood at…
Pay Raise for Construction Workers: N$18.72 Minimum Wage Announced
By: Justicia Shipena IN a significant development, Namibia’s construction industry is set to witness an increase in the minimum wage, with a new rate of N$18.72 coming into effect. This change stems from an agreement reached between the Construction Industries…
City Approves 1,450 Building Plans in 2023 Worth N$1,04 Billion
By: Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has given the green light to 1,450 building plans in 2023, with a combined value of N$1.04 billion. This represents a 23.8% decrease in the number of approvals compared to the same period…
MUN and Whale Rock Cement Reach 6% Wage Agreement
By: Justicia Shipena WHALE Rock Cement workers will receive a wage and related benefits boost following recent successful negotiations between their employer and the Mineworkers Union. As part of this groundbreaking agreement, every union member employed at Whale Rock Cement…
Meatco Addresses Issues Delaying the Clearing of Beef Consignments
By: Justicia Shipena and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus THE Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) says it has addressed challenges it encountered with clearing beef consignments to consumers, an issue which resulted in further delays in payment to producers. These challenges, Meatco aid…