Category: Top Stories
Khomas Governor Calls for Adequate Affordable Housing
By: Juliana Ikela and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Khomas Regional Governor Laura Mcleod-Katjirua has emphasised the critical need for ensuring adequate housing for all residents within the region, highlighting its pivotal role in fostering social equity and stability. Speaking at…
Hambukushu Calls on Mbumba to Intervene in Khwe Chief Recognition Issue
By: Annakleta Haikera The Hambukushu Traditional Authority has urged President Nangolo Mbumba to intervene in a dispute concerning the recognition of the Khwe Traditional Authority and the appointment of its leader within the Bwabwata National Park. Reports indicate…
Water Scarcity in Windhoek Reaches Critical Levels
By: Staff Writer The Windhoek Municipality faces an imminent threat of escalating water scarcity, with consumption rates soaring by 10%, rather than achieving the targeted 10% reduction. This worrying trend could prompt the declaration of a more severe…
Namibia Introduces Visa on Arrival for 56 Countries
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has taken a significant step in facilitating international travel by launching visas on arrival for nationals of 56 countries, including 27 from Africa and 29 from other parts of the world. The announcement was…
Hardap and //Kharas Underrepresented in Green Hydrogen Scholarship Programme
By: Hertha Ekandjo The chairperson of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Council Obeth Kandjoze has raised concerns over the inadequate representation of the //Kharas and Hardap regions in the green hydrogen scholarship programme. Speaking during the Green Hydrogen Symposium…
Letshego Turns to Local Borrowing to Reduce Dependency on Parent Funding
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Letshego Holding Namibia has augmented its local borrowing to N$3.1 billion by the close of 2023, up from N$2.5 billion, aimed at fueling its expansion while decreasing reliance on parent funding. In its 2023 financial…
Inflation-Linked Bond Investors to Receive N$63,1 Million Coupon Next Month
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors holding the government’s inflation-linked GI27 and GI33 bonds are set to receive their first coupon/interest payment for the year on April 15, 2024. The total interest payment amounts to N$63.1 million, which will be…
Namibia in Talks with Potential Buyers for Green Ammonia
By: Justicia Shipena Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, has revealed ongoing talks with potential buyers for Namibia’s green hydrogen during the recently concluded 10th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) in Germany. Under the theme “Accelerating the Global…
Namibia Imports N$57 Million Worth of South African Insecticides Amid Ban
By: Hertha Ekandjo Amidst the ongoing ban on the importation of the Boam insecticide by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Namibia has imported retail insecticides worth approximately N$57 million since last year. Data provided by…
50% of Local Wheat Farmers Quit Production in 2023
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has revealed that approximately 50% of Namibian wheat-producing farmers have discontinued wheat production. Only 31 wheat farmers persisted with cultivation nationwide, a significant decline from the 61 farmers recorded in 2022….