Category: National
McHenry Venaani Raises Rural SMEs Concerns
By:Annakleta Haikera Official opposition leader Mchenry Venaani has raised concerns about the lack of support and access to funding and resources for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the rural areas of the country. Venaani said SMEs play a crucial…
Namibia’s Tourism Arrivals Up By 98.1%
By:Justicia Shipena Namibia had a record-breaking surge in foreign visitor arrivals of 98.1% in 2022. Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shieft a released the yearly tourist statistical report for 2022 on Tuesday afternoon. “I am delighted to report…
San Communities of Namibia: From Cultural Erasure to Revival
By:AlphonsKahuhuKoruhama The San people, indigenous inhabitants of Southern Africa, have long lived in harmony with nature, cultivating a rich tapestry of culture, language, and tradition. However, as with many indigenous tribes across the world, their history is shadowed by marginalisation…
Paratus Renews Cycling Event Sponsorship
By:Elizabeth Naftal Paratus Namibia will continue with its sponsorship of the Paratus Namibian Cycle Classic for the second consecutive year. This eagerly awaited cycling event is scheduled for 7 and 8 of October 2023, offering an unparalleled experience of achievement…
Ocean Temperatures Highest In 30 Years
By:Hertha Ekandjo Ocean temperatures are at their highest in years since 1991, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in its recent report. Recent observations have indicated that ocean temperatures have soared above 20 degrees Celsius. “Over the last four…
N$20 Million Worth Medicine At High Risk Of Spoiling
By:Hertha Ekandjo Medicines and other clinics supplies worth about N$20 million kept at the Rundu Medical Store, are at a high risk of spoiling as the hospital struggles to repair the cooling system in the facility which stopped working about…
Celebrating Women
By:Dr Ester Kali In today’s ever-evolving world, women continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings in various leadership roles. As society embraces the importance of diversity and inclusivity, women leaders are emerging as -paragons of empowering leadership. Through unwavering…
Termination Of Black Sea Grain Initiative Raises Global Food Prices – FAO
By: Hertha Ekandjo Global food commodity prices rose in July, influenced by the termination of the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI) and new trade restrictions on rice, according to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Food Price Index. Russia opted…
Art Exhibition Highlights Nambian Communities’ Climate Change Challenges
By:Staff writer An Aberystwyth art exhibition in Wales, United Kingdom, will draw attention to the work of villages in Namibia to overcome the challenges of climate change later this month. The photographs that will be on display at GwestyCymru from…
Police Failing With Water Pump Thefts Investigation – Kavango East Councilor
By:Annakleta Haikera Mashare Constituency Councillor Phillip Mavara says the police are failing with investigations into stolen water pumps in the area. This failure, he said, causes the theft of water pumps to continue unabated. The two Kavango regions have witnessed…