Category: Top Stories
Geingob’s Attack on Germany ‘Could’ Impact Genocide Negotiations
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s radical response to Germany’s position on the ongoing South Africa – Israel genocide case at the International Criminal Court of justice could affect ongoing discussions between the two countries. Following the two-days hearing before UN’s top…
Too Early to Predict Value of Nam Oil Discoveries – Economist
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is yet to determine the cumulative volume of oil it will produce, despite announcing three major discoveries in recent years. Economist Abednego Katuushii Ekandjo who works for the Ministry of Mines and Energy explained…
Namibia Urged to Uphold Ethical Standards in International Relations
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has been urged to uphold consistent ethical and moral values in its international relations endeavours to avoid unintended consequences. This advice comes as Namibia declares its support for South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel, which…
Over Half a Billion Spent on Fruit and Vegetable Imports in a Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia has spent N$43.7 million monthly, totaling N$524.1 million for the financial year 2022/23, to import 66,823 tons of fruits and vegetables. These import figures, revealed by the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), underscores…
Trade Minister Urges Local Businesses to Collaborate
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Trade and Industrialisation, Lucia Iipumbu, says Namibians should start working together by forming joint ventures to be able to compete in various sectors of the economy as opposed to complaining about foreign…
Oversupply of Lower Primary Teachers A Cause for Concern …high school graduates are advised to desist from majoring in teaching
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is grappling with an oversupply of lower primary teachers, and cannot find jobs for them. This situation is becoming dire that Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka is now…
Govt Failing on Mass Housing Targets … Only 4 240 Housing Units Completed Since 2013
By: Justicia Shipena The government’s ambitious Mass Housing Development Programme (MHDP) has only managed to construct a little over 4,000 housing units since its inception in 2014. A brainchild of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, the mass housing project was launched…
Banking Sector Assets Valued at N$174.6 Billion
By: Justicia Shipena The banking sector in Namibia witnessed a 1,5% increase in total assets value, reaching a staggering N$174,6 billion in the third quarter of 2023. This growth was primarily attributed to rises in cash and bank balances, short-term…
Starving Oxen, Donkeys Stresses Northern Communal Farmers
By: Loise Shiimi Crop farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) and specifically in regions such as Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena are battling various challenges as they kick off their ploughing season following good rainfall. While the precipitation…
Hyphen Gets N$95 Million Funding For Green Hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Hyphen, the company piloting the development of green hydrogen in Namibia has secured funding amounting to about N$95 million to propel engineering, environmental, and socioeconomic development initiatives associated with its projects. This followed the finalisation of a…