Category: National
GIPF Commits More Capital to Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Assets
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The country’s biggest pension fund and largest single investor has committed to continue allocating more of its pension savings into climate adaptation and climate mitigation-related assets. This was stated in a speech delievered on behalf of the…
Community Constructs Sports Stadium in Onamura Village
By: Loise Shiimi Locals from the Onamura village in the Okatana constituency and surrounding areas in the Oshana Region have come together to construct a stadium in efforts to improve the area’s infrastructure. In an interview with…
4,492 Mental Health Cases Recorded in Rundu This Year
By: Annakleta Haikera A total of 4,492 people have been admitted for mental health-related conditions in Rundu since January, according to the Rundu Directorate of Health. Speaking at a mental health awareness gathering on Friday, senior social…
Daures GH2 Breaks Ground for Fertiliser Plant
By: David Shoombe Daures Green Hydrogen project CEO, Jerome Namaseb, stated that Namibia will have a good opportunity to sell low carbon synthetic fertilisers in southern African states as only 7% of the 4.5 million tonnes consumed by the…
Wealth Creation Can’t Come From Resource Extraction Solely – NCCI
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has indicated that wealth creation and sustainable economic growth cannot come from resource extraction but rather from industrialisation and innovation. The Chamber’s CEO, Titus Nampala, stated…
Localisation a Crucial Component in Renewable Energy Boom
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Experts and observers have indicated that localisation of the booming renewable energy is a crucial component to create value for Namibians. This was highlighted in one of the discussions that took place at the…
Public Consultations on Teaching Bill Begin
By: Dwight Links Public consultations are going to be held across the country on the development of the Teaching Professions Bill and its regulations. This was announced this week by Ayesha Wentworth, the director for programs and quality assurance from…
Namibia Hosts Regional Training on Chemical Weapons Emergency Response
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia is hosting the 2025 Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection Against Chemical Weapons for Anglophone States Parties in Africa. The week-long training opened on Monday at the Seaside Hotel & Spa in Swakopmund…
18 Babies Survived Neonatal Intensive Care in Rundu Hospital
By: Annakleta Haikera The Rundu Intermediate Hospital’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) on Wednesday celebrated the survival of 18 babies who were born prematurely and overcame life-threatening challenges in the Kavango East Region. The event also marked the 10-year anniversary…
Reflection of the Namibia-China Diplomatic Relations
By: David Shoombe In a conversation with Eagle FM, the ambassador of China to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, has reflected on the Namibia-China relations for the past five years, saying a lot has been achieved through bilateral cooperation. He said that…