Category: Top Stories
Farmers Allowed to Extract 80% Water From Hardap Dam
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Southern farmers can now draw water for irrigation from the Hardap Dam following a government decision last week, enabled by an improvement in the dam’s water levels. The resumption comes after nearly three months (two…
Security Sector’s Minimum Wage to Increase to N$18 per Hour by 2027
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Security Labour Forum (NSLF) has announced a phased implementation of a national minimum wage for the security industry, aimed at improving the livelihoods of security personnel while addressing challenges faced by employers. Speaking…
Fugitive Exploits Loopholes in Namibia’s Legal System
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Tuesday on charges of including possession of controlled wildlife products, exporting without a permit, conspiracy to commit a crime, among other offenses. The two,…
Green Hydrogen Could Pull N$400 Billion In European Investments
Andrew Kathindi Namibia’s partnership with the European Union (EU) could mobilise N$400 billion in European private investments for the country’s green hydrogen sector. This would be more than double the country’s GDP and could enable Namibia’s aspirations for…
Parents Brace Financial Challenges as School Season Begins
Dolly Menas As the new academic year begins, parents are grappling with the financial strain of preparing their children for school after a typically costly festive season. With schools reopening today, families are balancing the expenses of uniforms, stationery,…
IPPs Allocated 120MW for Solar Energy Generation
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government has announced plans to generate an additional 330 MW of solar energy, with 120 MW allocated for private sector development. This is part of the country’s domestic energy generation targets for the next five years, announced…
Shell’s N$7.5 Billion Write-Down Not an Industry Setback, Analysts Say
Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe, and Rudolf Iyambo Oil and gas analysts believe that Shell’s N$7.5 billion ($400 million) write-down of its offshore Block PEL39 does not signify a setback for Namibia’s burgeoning oil sector. Shell recently announced the…
China’s Food Aid to Namibia: A Lifeline or a Threat to Local Farmers?
Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe The arrival of a Chinese ship delivering food aid to Namibia has sparked public discussions about the impact of such donations on the country’s economy and food security. While the aid offers relief for…
HDF to Generate 142 GWh of Green Baseload Electricity
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Hydrogène de France (HDF), a French-owned company, plans to generate 142 GWh of green baseload electricity annually using green hydrogen and Namibia’s renewable energy resources. This development was revealed in the latest report on green hydrogen…
Govt Urged to Prioritise Traditional Crops in Green Schemes
Annakleta Haikera The lack of seed production in some parts of Namibia has significantly affected subsistence farmers, prompting calls for government intervention. As such, Johannes Hausiku, Chairperson of the Kavango West Farmers Union, has urged the government to…