Category: Top Stories
Drought Exposes Namibia’s Hydro Dependence
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia imported 331,071 MWh of electricity in August 2024 as local power generation plummeted due to drought conditions, exposing the country’s heavy reliance on hydropower. Several southern African countries, including Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, are…
Govt Urged to Involve Local Products in Drought Relief Procurement
By: AnnakletaHaikera Kavango East businessman Isdor Muronga has called on the government to prioritise local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the drought relief procurement process. Muronga, the founder of Ngongo Cooking Oil, made the appeal after donating…
Novel Green Hydrogen Attracts U.S. Electrolyzer Manufacturer
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus U.S. electrolyzer manufacturer Plug Power has shown interest in partnering with Namibia on a clean hydrogen pilot plant. This was revealed by Kimberly Harrington, Deputy Assistant Director for Energy Diplomacy at the U.S. Agency for…
Okongo Farmer Grows Over 60 Banana Trees
By: Loise Shiimi A farmer from Okongo, Elia Wanghende who has been conducting research for many years on how to grow and maintain bananas, has managed to grow 60 plantain trees on his farm. Speaking to Eagle FM,…
65% of Namibian Pork Imports Came from Germany in August
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia imported 724,174 kg of pork, primarily in the form of offal, processed, and fresh pork, to supplement local production last month. This was revealed by the Namibia Livestock and Livestock Product Board (LLPB) in…
Namport Mandates Local Participation in the Oil and Gas Sector
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Ports Authority (Namport) has implemented a policy requiring all service providers in the oil and gas sector, looking to establish operations at the country’s ports, to include Namibian participation. This initiative aims to facilitate…
MTC Launches Branchless Mobile Money Service
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Windhoek General Administrator (WGA), a fintech subsidiary of Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC), has launched a mobile phone-based money transfer and payments service called MTC Maris. The service was unveiled last Friday, marking MTC’s entry into the…
Golden Visa Programme Faces Delays Amid New Migration Law
By: Justicia Shipena The government’s Resident By Investment Programme, aimed at raising N$50 billion through a “Golden Visa” initiative, is currently behind schedule, according to the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). The programme is a key component…
Namib Mills Faces Loss Following Instant Porridge Recall
By: Hertha Ekandjo and Loise Shiimi Namib Mills says it expects to suffer substantial financial losses following the recall of its Top Score instant porridge, after an incident in South Africa where two minors tragically died. While it is…
Current Laws Lack Clarity on Green Hydrogen Definition – Alweendo … minister warns of potential hurdles in global markets without standardisation
By: Justicia Shipena – New York, USA Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has emphasised the urgent need for specific legislation to regulate the growing green hydrogen industry. Speaking at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Forum in New…