Category: National
Rice Cultivation Can Reduce 28,317 Tons of Rice Imports
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A market intelligence report by the Namibia Agronomic Board has revealed that the country’s growing importation of rice to meet local demand offers a significant opportunity for local producers and traders to supply the domestic market….
Construction of the N$1.6 billion Solar Power Station Begins
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus NamPower officially initiated the construction of its largest Solar PV Power Station to date yesterday, the100 MW Sores |Gaib Power Station – situated 33 km northwest of Rosh Pinah. The power utility revealed in…
Zimbabwe to Ban Lithium Exports Starting 2027
By: Joseph Jeremia Zimbabwe is Africa’s top lithium producer, with 2.4 million tons of concentrate in 2024. The SADC nation plans to stop exporting lithium concentrate from January 2027. The goal of this move is to develop…
N$135 million in Electrification Subsidies for Distributors
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In an effort to increase access to electricity nationally from 59% to 70% by 2030, the government will allocate N$135 million and more in subsidies to electricity distributors. This includes N$8 million in subsidy for…
Rundu’s Water Woes Deepen Under Population Growth
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu is facing a mounting water crisis as rapid population growth places increasing pressure on outdated infrastructure and limited water supply systems in Rundu, Kavango East Region. Rundu Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Olavi…
Nearly N$800,000 Pleaded for Ondangwa Trade & Industrial Exhibtion
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Ondangwa Trade & Industrial Exhibition Fundraising Gala Dinner took place last weekend in Ondangwa has led to various members of the private sector and leaders pledging N$740,000. Various business and traditional leaders were…
Rundu Town Council Shut Down 58 Unregistered Businesses
By: Annakleta Haikera In a recent operation conducted between 12 and 23 May 2025, the Rundu Town Council temporarily shut down 58 businesses operating without valid registration or certificates. The inspection covered a total of 504 businesses…
Health Sector Resilient Despite USAID Funding Cuts- Ministry
By: Loise Shiimi Walters Kamaya, spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has assured that the Namibian government is prepared to manage any potential withdrawal of funding from health sector stakeholders. He said in a…
Moses Garoeb Political Leadership Pushes for the Establishment of a Studio
By: David Shoombe Moses Garoeb Constituency, one of the most crowded in Khomas Region, is home to gifted and driven young people who have little to nothing to improve their performing, dancing, and singing abilities. According to…
Kavango East to Hold Food Poisoning Awareness Campaign
By: Annakleta Haikera The governor of Kavango East, Julius Hambyuka, on Wednesday, announced that the region will soon launch its first awareness campaign in response to the ongoing alleged food poisoning cases affecting communities. According to Hambyuka,…