Category: National
EIF to Inject N$1.4 billion into Climate Resilience by 2026
By: Mathias Hangala In enhancing the national steps towards building climate resilience, the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) has committed to availing approximately N$1.4 billion by 2026 to support climate mitigation and adaptation efforts/projects. This announcement…
Civil Society and FIC engage on compliance to avoid grey areas
By: Dwight Links The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) provided a presentation on the compliance factors that exist within the financial sector. The special briefing session led by Bryan Eiseb, Director of the FIC, had the aim to…
Increase Education Budget to Address Infrastructure Gaps – Samupwa
By: Annakleta Haikera The Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development, Austin Samupwa, has called for an increase in budget allocation to the education sector to address infrastructure challenges affecting…
Vegetable Seeds and Fruit Trees For Arbor Day
By: Mathias Hangala Arbor Day at the Onghuwo Yepongo Centre in Windhoek was celebrated by gifting over 40 residents of the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency with vegetable seed packs and a fruit tree each last week. The initiative, spearheaded by…
N$5.5 million to Subsidise Potato Production
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has availed a total of N$5.5 million to be allocated for the 2025/2026 financial year potato value chain development scheme . This scheme forms part of the recently launched NAB…
Hardap Potato Grower Anticipates 25-Ton December Harvest
By: Loise Shiimi Lingani Sibalatani, a potato grower from the Hardap Region, has recognised the high demand for potatoes and aims to capitalise on it. Having conducted research and completed multiple farming courses, she planted 8,000 seedlings…
Meatco Fulfills its 2025 Beef Export Commitments to Norway
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has loaded and shipped the final consignment of beef to Norway on 08 October 2025 as part of its commitments to supply the European country with beef. The…
Namibia Aiming to Tap into Space Science
By: Dwight Links Policymakers in the scientific community of Namibia are planning to develop the country’s first science-based legislation, paving the way for developments in research, science and innovation. At the World Space Week engagement held in…
Charcoal Production Not Without Challenges in Communal Areas
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Full-time charcoal producer Vitjitua Uaendere, based in the Okahandja district of the Otjozondjupa Region, notes how the growing industry is transforming the lives of workers and their communities, but success requires patience, dedication, and careful…
Horticulture Graduate Applies Skills into Gardening
By: Annakleta Haikera 24 year-old Magdalena Jose, a farmer’s apprentice at the Rundu Salem Green Scheme Project, is proving that hard work, passion, and perseverance go a long way in creating financial independence and community empowerment. Magdelena’s…