Category: National
Repurpose Plastic Waste
By:Hilya M. Ngolo The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has collaborated with various development partners to support the government in sustainable natural resource management by introducing the circular economy. The circular economy is defined as a model of production and…
Equiano Subsea Cable To Boost Nam Internet Penetration By 7.5%
Staff writer The activation of the Equiano subsea cable in Namibia on Monday, could, according to an economic impact assessment conducted by Africa Practice and Genesis Analytics, increase internet penetration in Namibia by 7.5% by 2025. Paratus Group, the landing…
Namcor Keen On Active Role As It Firms Up Energy Ambitions
By: Staff Writer The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has set its sights on being more than just a passive partner in its burgeoning upstream sector. The state company is seeking to buy into assets beyond Namibia and intends…
Namibia And Spain Enhance Bilateral Cooperation
Hilya Ngolo The second round of political consultations between Namibia and Spain recently started to further enhance the bilateral cooperation between the two countries. The executive director of the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) Penda Naanda said that…
CoW To Cut Off Defaulting Customers By 19 June
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus From the pain of inflation to defaulting on debt payment, the City of Windhoek (CoW) is now implementing its strict credit control policy, starting on the 19 June. “Please be aware that our Debt Management division will embark…
Nam Has Less To Show For Its Social Sector High Expenditure
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Despite topping the charts on social sector spending, Namibia has posted poor human capital development outcomes, unsatisfying educational outcomes and a struggling health sector, the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi said. Speaking at the…
Kavango West Region Has Improved The 10 Years, Claims Governor
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango West region governor Sirkka Ausiku says the region has managed to bring services closer to the people over the past 10 years, as more public institutions opened offices and help stimulate the economy. Ausiku said this…
N$10,000 For 16 Deaths Not Enough, Says Kavango East Councillor
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu says it is a shame for government to only avail N$10,000 to the bereaved Shishugo family for food. The family lost 16 members tragically due to suspected food poisoning in…
‘Paymaster’ In Fishrot Saga Granted N$50,000 Bail
By: Laurencia Prinzonsky Fishrot accused Marén de Klerk, believed to be the paymaster in the corruption case was last week Friday granted bail of R50 000, with conditions, in the Paarl magistrate’s court. De Klerk must be back in…
Namibia To Commence Population, Housing Census In September
By: Mathias Hangala The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Thursday officially announced that the 2023 Population and Housing Census will be conducted from September 18 to November 3. NSA Statistician – General & CEO Alex Shimuafeni said that this national…