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Pooled Procurement Solution to Address Medicine Shortages … shortage of local manufactures to meet pressing needs
By: Abigail Nalisa The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has highlighted significant challenges in local manufacturing, leading to delays in delivering essential services to the Health Ministry. Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has previously criticised the current procurement system,…
UN Security Council Seat: A Distant Dream or a Real Possibility for Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena With 54 African nations vying for one of two permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Namibia’s chances of securing a spot appear slim. Experts suggest that Namibia is unlikely to be seriously…
BRICS Pushes for De-Dollarisation
By: David Shoombe The inclusion of two more African economic powerhouses in this year’s BRICS annual summit signals a potential shift in African countries’ economic diplomacy and strategic alliances toward this developing institution. The summit, which took place…
Coding to Empower the Youth
By: Loise Shiimi David Sebulon, founder of the ELYAMBALA project, has taken steps towards promoting digital literacy in Namibia by equipping young people with essential technical skills. His initiative focuses on empowering youth by teaching computer skills that…
Namibia Advances in Training and Deploying Pharmaceutical Professionals
By: Abigail Nalisa The University of Namibia (UNAM) School of Pharmacy has graduated over 250 pharmacists and nearly 100 pharmaceutical technicians since its inception in 2010. The school was inaugurated by Namibia’s Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, as…
Repo Rate Cuts Could Revive Construction Sector
By: Dolly Menas The recent 25-basis point repo rate cut by the Bank of Namibia (BoN) could bring much-needed relief to the property sector, especially in residential property financing. The BoN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided last week…
Hyphen Makes Progress on Lüderitz Hydrogen Project
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s burgeoning green hydrogen sector is showing tangible progress, with the Hyphen Green Hydrogen Project in Lüderitz making significant strides during its feasibility phase. Hyphen has already installed 11 meteorological masts, each standing 120 metres…
Sheya Calls for Concerted Efforts to End Poaching
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Kunene Regional Governor Marius Sheya has called for coordinated efforts to combat poaching, emphasising that regional leaders and communities must actively engage in the fight against wildlife crimes. Poaching continues to pose a serious threat…
Namibia Youth Energy Forum Expands into Lüderitz
By: Erikka Koukulunhu The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has launched its Lüderitz branch at the historic Lüderitz Waterfront Old Power Station. This expansion aims to cultivate a new generation of leaders in Namibia’s oil & gas, green…
TransNamib and Partners to Return N$152 Million Grant Funding to Donours
By: Justicia Shipena The HyRail Project may soon return €7.6 million (approximately N$152 million) from a €30 million grant provided by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). Spearheaded by TransNamib in collaboration with Hyphen Technical, Belgium’s…