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The relationship between seed sowing depth to germination and growth period of a crop
By: Hanks Saisai The successful growth of a crop is commonly influenced by the initial action of propagation, conventionally done through the sowing of seeds into a growing medium or directly into a seed bed. However, a factor frequently…
Opinion: Sustaining Livestock Production: The Role of Irrigated Pasture and Rangeland Management
By: Lilja Uupindi Livestock farming is a cornerstone of Namibia’s agricultural sector, providing food, employment, and income for many rural communities. However, with erratic rainfall patterns, prolonged droughts, and the increasing pressure on natural grazing lands, sustainable livestock production has…
Opinion: A Cry from the Unemployed Youth
By: Kalipi Lao-Latate As Namibia ushers in a new administration, hopes are high, but so is the frustration among the thousands of unemployed graduates who find themselves in an endless cycle of joblessness. Namibia’s Constitution, under Article 95(g), obligates…
Mobile Broadband Usage Declines …of 2.6 million registered SIM cards, only 1.6 million are used for the internet
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Internet use through mobile phones by the 2.6 million registered SIMs declined by 3 % at the end of last year. This resulted in a decrease in the percentage of SIM cards utilised for internet access…
Windhoek Needs N$7 Billion to Solve Housing Woes
By: Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek’s (CoW) housing crisis has intensified, with the municipality estimating that at least N$7 billion is required to address the growing demand for affordable housing. The City’s Strategic Executive for Housing, Property Management,…
“Dealer’s Margin Increase Not a Subsidy” – Ithindi
By: Annakleta Haikera The Mines and Energy Ministry’s executive director, Penda Ithindi, says the N$0.30 per litre dealer margin increase for service station owners is not a subsidy, as some have interpreted it. The ministry recently increased the fuel…
More than 86% of Energy Costs Driven By Imported Electricity…as the country struggles to increase capacity
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus, David Shoombe, Justicia Shipena Electricity imports will cost Namibia N$8.8 billion between January 2024 to December 2025, highlighting the country’s energy dependence. This represents over 87% of Namibia’s annual electricity costs, while it will only cost…
Namdia Mum on Diamond Recovery Details
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Desert Diamond (Namdia) says it cannot disclose where N$40.6 million worth of stolen diamonds were recovered as part of ongoing investigations. The SOE revealed on Thursday that it had recovered some of the N$314.9 million…
Markets Reduce Poverty – Uutoni
By: Annakleta Haikera Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erasmus Uutoni has urged the Kavango West region to utilise its informal markets to create job opportunities and reduce poverty. The Nkurenkuru Open Market was inaugurated on Wednesday. Uutoni said the…
Namibian Sports Approaching Inflection Point
By: Hee-Dee Walenga In exactly a fortnight, Namibia will turn 35 years old. Whilst celebrating Independence Day, we will also be ushering in the new President and government that will be presiding over Namibia for the next five years. These…