Category: National
New N$230 million Benguela Marine Resources Project Launched
By: Justicia Shipena A new project aimed at enhancing ocean governance has been launched by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation. The Blue Benguela Current Action Programme seeks to improve the sustainable…
N$12 Million for Kharas and Hardap Regions Electrification Plan
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Ministry of Mines and Energy has allocated N$12 million for rural electrification projects in the Kharas and Hardap Regions for the 2025/26 financial year. The funding aims to expand electricity access to more rural…
Youth to Engage with Industry Leaders at Careers Expo Next Month
By: Justicia Shipena The 14th Annual Careers Expo, set to take place next month at the Windhoek Country Club, promises to be an empowering event for Namibian youth. Aimed at providing valuable resources and career opportunities, the expo is designed…
Local Contractors Can Deliver On Houses – Kambwa Construction
By: Justicia Shipena Local businessman Sheehama David believes Namibian contractors have the expertise and capacity to successfully deliver housing projects but are held back by financial limitations that delay completion. His remarks come after Namibia Housing Enterprise (NHE) handed 64…
Rundu Suffocates In N$333.9 Million Water Debts
By: Annakleta Haikera Of the N$889 million owed in water debts by 12 local authorities to Namwater, Rundu Town Council owes the most at N$333.9 million, followed by Rehoboth at N$108.5 million. NamWater on Monday revealed that it is owed…
300 Potential Jobs Affected Over Alleged GIPF Investment Decision
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Investment company Baobab Capital says over 300 potential jobs will not materialise due to the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) terminating a N$140 million investment agreement four years ago. The company was deregistered by the Namibia Financial…
Shifeta Calls for Stricter Sand Mining and Waste Management Regulations
By: Justicia Shipena Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta says there is a need to enforce policies to regulate sand mining and waste management under the Environmental Management Act. Sand mining has become a pressing issue, especially in northern Namibia. In…
Circulation Concerns Raised Over New N$60 Banknote
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Financial analysts have raised concerns over the circulation challenges the new N$60 banknote may pose, following its launch last week. The N$60 Dr. Hage Geingob commemorative bank note was launched to honour the late Head of…
Restrictive Policies Hinder Informal Economy
By: Justicia Shipena The current legal framework hinders the institutionalisation, growth, and protection of Namibia’s informal economy, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has found. The committee’s latest report highlighted various challenges, including complex tax requirements,…
Mobile Broadband Usage Declines …of 2.6 million registered SIM cards, only 1.6 million are used for the internet
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Internet use through mobile phones by the 2.6 million registered SIMs declined by 3 % at the end of last year. This resulted in a decrease in the percentage of SIM cards utilised for internet access…