Category: News
Fertiliser, Seeds, Electricity, Mechanisation Cost Irks Musese Small-scale Farmers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Small-scale farmers operating under some of the government’s green schemes projects have expressed dismay with the method used by the Northern Electricity Distribution company (Nored) to charge them for the power used to produce food. Nine small-scale…
German Genocide Apology Rejected Before It Arrives – Genocide Foundation
…paints Germany’s decision as ‘racist’ By: Justicia Shipena The chairperson of the Ovaherero genocide foundation Nandi Mazeingo says the genocide community rejects the apology the German government is yet to tender to Namibia. Mazeingo’s comments come as the German government…
Hundreds Turn Up at Gospel Concert
By: Loise Shiimi Hundreds gathered at the Zoo Park amphitheatre in the capital for the second volume of the Heal Our Land gospel concert over the weekend. The concert aims to bring the nation together, raise awareness and remind everyone…
Ilke Platt Nominated For African Achievers Awards
Staff writer Founder of Poiyah Media Ilke Platt has been short-listed and selected as an Honouree for the 12th Edition of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) under the “Emerging Public Relations Practitioner” Award Category. This year’s ceremony and summit, “Sustainable…
Some Relief For Now…Uncertainty In Future Fuel Price Reductions
By: Hertha Ekandjo Economist Klaus Schade says there is still uncertainty and volatility in the market regarding the reduction in fuel prices, stating that they are not sure what the future will look like. “Oil prices have been below a…
16 Traditional Authorities Without A Chief…11 With Succession Battles
By: Lina Amutenya Acting chairman of the Council of Traditional Leaders, chief Immanuel !Gâseb has lumped the Ovaherero Traditional Authorities as one of the 16 in the country currently without a chief. This, despite Prof Mutjinde Katjiua being installed as…
N$1,4 million Available in Grants for Youth in Agriculture and TVET Graduates
By: Ngiinomenwa-vali Erastus Youth with agricultural start-ups, concepts, and those from vocational centers are invited to submit their proposals to acquire seed capitals, announced MTC and partners. The seed capital is the funds (N$1,4 million) that were raised through the…
Capricorn Foundation Appoints Veripura Muukua
Staff writer The Capricorn Foundation has appointed Veripura Muukua as the Coordinator of the Capricorn Foundation with effect from 1 September 2022. Veri joins the Group Brand & Corporate Affairs and Capricorn Foundation team from Bank Windhoek MCCS, where she…
Central Bank’s Information Officer Conquers World’s Oldest Ultramarathon – Again
Staff writer The Central Bank’s Senior Information Officer Frans Amakali has participated in the world’s largest and oldest ultramarathon, the 89km Comrades Marathon, for the second time. Frans outperformed himself in the second installment, finishing in 08 hours 49 minutes….
5 #BeFree Ambassadors Set To Attend One Young
World Summit In Manchester A group of five Namibians was chosen as delegates to represent Namibia at the One Young World Summit taking place in Manchester next week, between 5 – 8 September 2022. The five delegates were selected as…