Category: Top Stories
Northern Producers Eager to Supply Cattle to Abattoirs
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Producers situated north of the red line have demonstrated a keen interest in commercially marketing their cattle through auctions and direct sales at newly established abattoirs. This interest is reflected in the increase in cattle…
Mining Commissioner Calls for Unhindered Fossil Fuel Use for Development
By: Justicia Shipena Mining Commissioner Isabella Chirchir has reiterated that developing countries should be allowed the autonomy to utilise fossil fuels for their developmental needs, without interference from developed nations. Chirchir delivered these statements at the Africa Mining Indaba…
Namibia and Angola Initiate Talks to Address ‘Abandoned’ Children Situation
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia and Angola have initiated talks in a concerted effort to address the pressing issue of children reportedly abandoned on Namibian streets. There has been a noticeable increase in the presence of children on Namibian…
Madison Metals Confirms Discovery of High Grade Uranium
By: Staff Writer Upstream uranium mining company Madison Metals has made a significant breakthrough with the discovery of high-grade uranium mineralisation at its Khan project in Madison West, located in the Erongo region. The findings, including a surface sample showing…
Govt’s Bid to Secure N$10.6 Billion Nears Finish Line
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors in 2023 were presented with a N$10.65 billion opportunity when the government announced plans to address the 2023/24 national budget deficit. With just two months remaining in the financial year, the government is seeking…
Rent Control Bill to be Delayed for Another Year
By: Hertha Ekandjo The much-anticipated Rent Control Bill will not be among the 15 bills slated to be tabled in parliament during the upcoming session. Justice minister Yvonne Dausab confirmed this in a recent statement. In her statement,…
Namibia Mourns the Passing of President Hage Geingob at 82
By: Justicia Shipena In a poignant twist of fate on World Cancer Day, observed annually on February 4, Namibia bids farewell to President Hage Geingob, who succumbed to cancer at a hospital in Windhoek. The Vice President, in his…
Namibia Mourns the Passing of Hage Geingob: Reflecting on a Legacy
By: Andrew Kathindi Hage Gotfried Geingob, the revered leader of the nation and commander-in-chief of the Namibia Defence Force (NDF), has died. As the nation collectively grieves, the profound question arises: what legacy does he leave behind? One…
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob Has Died at 82
BREAKING NEWS: Namibia’s third president, Hage Geingob, has died at the age of 82, in a local hospital in Windhoek at around 00h04 on Sunday.
Household Debt Surges by N$2.1 Billion in 2023
By: Hertha Ekandjo Household debt climbed to N$66.8 billion in December 2023, a notable increase from N$64.7 billion in December 2022, as revealed in Simonis Storm Securities’ (SSS) latest Private Sector Credit Extension report. Corporate debt also experienced…