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Opinion: Saga of C-Section Medical Aid Expenses in Namibia’s Private Sector
By: Gideon Kapuka In Namibia, a troubling trend in the private healthcare sector has come to light, raising serious questions about the ethics and motivations behind childbirth practices. Investigations have revealed that private hospitals are increasingly steering patients with…
Opinion: Reimaging Win-Win in Development: The Revolutionary Impact of China’s Modernisation Path on Africa
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama During China’s modernisation journey, the world community was confronted with opposing viewpoints on modernisation, development, and anti-globalisation movements. Concerning the direction of global socioeconomic growth, this intersection marks a turning point marked by complex…
Schools Plant 135 Fruit and Shade Trees to Combat Climate Change
By: Annakleta Haikera Five schools in the Kavango East region have planted around 135 fruit and shade trees through a campaign meant to combat global warming and climate change. The initiative is part of a project by Development…
‘Not Begging’: Namibia Calls on Developed Nations to Fulfil Climate Finance Promises at COP29
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Environment, Pohamba Shifeta said the call by developing countries like Namibia for industrialised nations to honour their climate finance commitments should not be equated to begging. This, Shifeta said, is simply seeking their…
Summer Expected to Worsen Windhoek’s Water Scarcity… residents consuming 14% more water than targeted
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Windhoek municipality says it has met only 1% of its water consumption reduction target, with residents currently consuming 14% over the intended goal. From the 4th to 11 November, Windhoek residents used 114% of…
Opinion: Trump’s Triumph to Benefit US Economy First, Then World Economy
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama It is crucial to remember that whether a Democrat or a Republican holds the White House tends to have little impact on American policy. Remember that President Trump will prioritise strengthening the U.S. economy…
Cabinet Approves Baynes Hydro Power Plant Project
By: Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has approved an implementation agreement with Angola to advance the development, construction, and operation of the Baynes Hydro Power Plant. This approval follows a proposal by Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, who…
Green Hydrogen Sector Holds Potential to Unlock New Industries – NGH2P
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s decision to develop its green hydrogen sector could unlock various industries to advance the country’s industrialisation goals and potentially reduce unemployment as well as contribute to economic growth. This is according to Joseph Mukendwa,…
Mbumba Urges Farmers to Work Harder on Food Production
By: Annakleta Haikera President Nangolo Mbumba has urged farmers to increase crop production to help the country achieve food self-sufficiency amid ongoing drought challenges. Mbumba, currently on a three-day visit to the Kavango regions, emphasised the importance of…
Windhoek Recognised for Advancing Fair and Inclusive Workplace
By: Dolly Menas The City of Windhoek (CoW) has received an A-grade rating from the Employment Equity Commission, achieving a score of 95.56% for its Affirmative Action Program implementation during the 2023/2024 review period. This rating highlights CoW’s…