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Road Fatalities Increase in 2024
Ludorf Iyambo The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has revealed a concerning rise in road fatalities, with 443 people losing their lives in road accidents in 2024, marking a 9% increase from the 428 deaths recorded in 2023….
Rain Floods Streets in Katima Mulilo’s Informal Settlements
Frans Sinengela Residents of Choto and nearby areas in Katima Mulilo’s informal settlements are grappling with inaccessible streets following recent heavy rains in the region. The flooding has disrupted daily activities and posed safety risks, leaving many residents…
Parents Brace Financial Challenges as School Season Begins
Dolly Menas As the new academic year begins, parents are grappling with the financial strain of preparing their children for school after a typically costly festive season. With schools reopening today, families are balancing the expenses of uniforms, stationery,…
IPPs Allocated 120MW for Solar Energy Generation
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government has announced plans to generate an additional 330 MW of solar energy, with 120 MW allocated for private sector development. This is part of the country’s domestic energy generation targets for the next five years, announced…
Infographics on recent China visit to Namibia and other African countries
Dwight Links Images: All images developed for Eagle FM Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who visited Namibia this week, met President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday in Windhoek. Yi also met President Nangolo Mbumba at Swakopmund later…
Shell’s N$7.5 Billion Write-Down Not an Industry Setback, Analysts Say
Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe, and Rudolf Iyambo Oil and gas analysts believe that Shell’s N$7.5 billion ($400 million) write-down of its offshore Block PEL39 does not signify a setback for Namibia’s burgeoning oil sector. Shell recently announced the…
Food and Beverages Contributed to December’s Declining Annual Inflation
Staff writer Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages, was the biggest contributor to the 3.4% annual inflation rate Namibia recorded in December 2024, contributing 1.2 percentage points. The category, which accounts for 16.5% of the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) basket, recorded…
NAFAU Rejects Employers’ Call for Gradual Minimum Wage Implementation
David Shoombe The Namibia Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) has criticised a proposal by the Namibian Employers’ Federation’s (NEF) to delay the immediate implementation of the National Minimum Wage (NMW), which took effect on January 1, 2025. The NMW…
Namibia Faces Urgent Need for Cancer Treatment Equipment
Dolly Menas As Namibia observes Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, attention has turned to the country’s urgent need for improved cancer treatment infrastructure. Despite progress in cervical cancer prevention and care, notably the Ministry of Health’s visual inspection with…
China’s Food Aid to Namibia: A Lifeline or a Threat to Local Farmers?
Justicia Shipena, David Shoombe The arrival of a Chinese ship delivering food aid to Namibia has sparked public discussions about the impact of such donations on the country’s economy and food security. While the aid offers relief for…