Category: News
Khomas Tops Inflation In December 2022 …as it pays lowest for chicken and frozen goods
By:Justicia Shipena The Khomas region tops the list when it comes to inflation rates for the month of December 2022, according to Alex Shimuafeni, Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) statistician general and chief executive officer . NSA yesterday released its Namibia…
Does Green Energy Transition Bode Well For Namibia? .. as expert warns against pursuing green imperatives at the expense of developing our own fossil-fuel resources.
By: Staff writer Namibia’s planned energy transition would immiserate the country, while contributing virtually zero to global emissions reductions, writes American science policy analyst Perry Green. Green says Namibia’s renewable energy ambitions would have no real impact on global carbon…
Community Housing Group Wins Prestigious Award …… amidst a dire housing situation in Namibia
By Staff writer The critical housing situation in the country has made housing a luxury for many Namibians. At least 16% of the population live in shacks or improvised housing units. Statistics from the Namibia Statistics Agency show that about…
SACU Yet To Finalise Tariff Offers For The AfCFTA
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia, under the configuration of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) is yet to finalise her tariff offer for the Africa preferential trade arrangement. Ministry of industrialisation and trade, Lucia Iipumbu, made a presentation at a discussion…
Moses //Garoëb’s Newly Elected Councillor Promises To ‘Work With Residents’ Following Win Last Week
By: Staff Writer Swapo’s Ndengu Stefanus was declared the winner of the recently concluded by-elections of the Moses //Garoëb constituency. On Friday, residents of the Moses //Garoëb constituency headed to the polls to vote for the councillor of their choice,…
Search For Walvis Bay CEO Still On, Council Says
By: Hertha Ekandjo Chairperson of the management committee of the Walvis Bay municipality Richard Hoaeb says the the process of appointing a successful candidate for the position of a substantive CEO is 70% completed. The coastal town has been…
Nam Faces Growing Inflation In Wake Of Russia-Ukraine War
By: Staff writer The Bank of Namibia (BoN) recently released its quarterly bulletin covering the third quarter, namely the months July through to end September 2022. It noted that inflation stood at 7.1% during the third quarter. The central bank…
Africa Should Be Vigilant In The Era Of “Rare Earth Metals”
By: Ananya Sharma The global demand for rare earth elements or rare earth metals has significantly increased in recent times. These rare earths comprise 17 minerals that are indispensable to the manufacturing of smartphones, electric vehicles and countless other…
O&L Group Readies For Another Flash Flood
By: Hertha Ekandjo & Julian Iikela Ohlthaver & List (O&L) chairperson Sven Thieme has said that this time around they are prepared for any flash floods as the City of Windhoek this week raised a red flag over a possible repetition…
Namibia Should Not Attempt to Borrow for Climate Change – Economist
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia should not attempt to increase net debt for climate adaptation and mitigation, says a special briefing report on Namibia’s green transition by economist Robin Sherbourne from Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). Climate adaptation refers to…