Category: National
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…
Resettled Farmers to Access Loans through Agribank
By: David Shoombe The nine resettled generational farmworkers will have access to agricultural loans through the state-owned Agribank. This was confirmed by the Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Peter Nangolo, last week….
Remembrance of Namibia’s and the World’s First Modern Period Genocide
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s first inaugural commemorative public holiday of the 1904 to 1908 Herero/Nama Genocide took place on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 in Windhoek. The event was attended by foreign mission diplomats and various political, traditional, and national leaders….
Langer Heinrich Recorded Highest Production Since Reopening
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Langer Heinrich Uranium Mine has reported its highest uranium production for the first 3 months of 2025 (quarterly figures) since its resumption in March 2024. According to the quarterly report from the owner of the mine, Paladin,…
New Study Links Alcohol to Increased Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
By: Patemoshela Lukolo An international study led by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer has revealed a significant link between alcohol consumption, particularly beer and spirits, and an increased risk of pancreatic cancer. Published on May…
Equipment Shortages Hit Shadikongoro Green Scheme
By: Annakleta Haikera The manager of the Shadikongoro Green Scheme irrigation project, Mutero Joseph, has raised concerns over a persistent lack of essential agricultural tools and equipment. Saying the shortage is significantly hindering production at the scheme which is located…
Walvis Bay Taxi Sector Slam Outdated Permit System
By: Nghilunanye M Petrus The Walvis Bay taxi drivers have submitted their frustration regarding the outdated and opaque transport permit system which is said to date back many decades. An observation that has been noted by the Minister of Works…
We Are Not Against Development: We Just Want Fair Compensation – Divundu Residents
By: Annakleta Haikera Residents of Divundu have raised concerns over ongoing development projects in the area, saying they are not against progress, they just demand fair and adequate compensation for the land and resources in their region. The community held…
Border To be Closed for 9 Vegetable Imports in June
By: Loise Shiimi Traders in various special controlled products will only be allowed to import 11 of the 20 fresh produce, as local farmers are expected to meet the demand for 9 products in June. This will prompt the border…
9 Generational Farm Workers Allocated Land
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Nine generational farm workers, who form part of the workers who have been forced to graze livestock and reside in road corridors due to a lack of access to land, were officially relocated by the land…