Category: Top Stories
Planned Byness Hydro Funds Yet to Be Secured
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia and Angola are yet to secure funding for the Baynes Binational Hydropower Project with less than three years remaining before the project construction begins in 2027. Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo there is…
Medical Interns Demand to Be Recognised as Employees
By: Kavee Vezemburuka Over 250 medical interns serving at Windhoek Central Hospital and Katutura Intermediate Hospital are demanding formal recognition as employees. The interns assert that an arbitration award granted by the Office of the Labour Commissioner in…
FIC Introduces Two Governance Structures
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), the primary body combating money laundering and terrorism financing in the country, has established two governance structures: the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (AML/CFT/CPF) Council…
Cabinet Approves Baynes Hydro Power Plant Project
By: Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has approved an implementation agreement with Angola to advance the development, construction, and operation of the Baynes Hydro Power Plant. This approval follows a proposal by Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, who…
Mbumba Urges Farmers to Work Harder on Food Production
By: Annakleta Haikera President Nangolo Mbumba has urged farmers to increase crop production to help the country achieve food self-sufficiency amid ongoing drought challenges. Mbumba, currently on a three-day visit to the Kavango regions, emphasised the importance of…
Paladin Energy Lowers Uranium Production Targets at Namibian Mine
By: Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe Paladin Energy Ltd. has revised its 2025 production outlook for the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM) in Namibia, lowering its target from the previously expected 4.0–4.5 million pounds (Mlb) of uranium oxide (U3O8) to…
Over 69,000 More Women Than Men Living With HIV
By: Annakleta Haikera The number of women living with HIV in Namibia is disproportionately higher compared to their male counterparts. According to the latest Namibia 2024 HIV Spectrum estimates, the prevalence rate is significantly higher in women, at…
DBN’s Balance Sheet Affected by Oil Storage Loan
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has reported a decline in its balance sheet, primarily attributed to the accelerated runoff from the National Energy Fund (NEF) oil storage loan exposure. The bank’s total balance sheet…
ECB Criticised for Inaction on Power Disconnections Amid Court Case
By: Justicia Shipena The Katutura Residents Committee has criticised the Electricity Control Board (ECB) for allegedly failing to uphold its regulatory mandate in a dispute with the City of Windhoek over power disconnections. The committee argues that the…
Uaandja urges Namibians to Take Initiative in FDI-Linked Opportunities
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is urging Namibians to actively pursue foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities, rather than passively waiting for assistance. In a recent interview with Eagle FM, NIPDB CEO Nangula…