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12 Ohangwena Schools Empowered with Textbooks
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus NamWater has provided textbooks worth N$240,701 to 12 schools in the Ohangwena region as part of its corporate social investment initiative. The books were handed over to the schools during a ceremony at Kaupumhote Nghituwamhata…
High School Tours Can Inspire and Spark Innovation
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka My perspective on building the economy has evolved with every seminar, innovation session, and company visit I have attended. One of the key solutions to our country’s shortage of innovative enterprises and low-value-added industries is…
NAB Restricts Importation of Only Six Crops in November
By: Loise Shiimi A decline in local horticulture production has led the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) to limit the restriction on imported horticultural products to just six crops in November, down from 12 restricted crops a year ago. Emilie…
N$14 Million Required for Work-Integrated Learning
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia needs N$14 million annually to provide Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities for approximately 1,600 students each year, according to MTC, the programme’s initiator. The WIL programme is designed to support students who must complete practical…
IUM Officially Launches Alumni Scholarship Fund
By: Dolly Menas The International University of Management (IUM) has officially launched the IUM Alumni Scholarship Fund, a new initiative to support students facing financial challenges. The launch took place during the university’s alumni networking gala on Saturday…
Opinion: Developing a Health Programme for Your Poultry Business
By: Hanks Saisai The success of any poultry production enterprise is significantly influenced by the health measures implemented by the farmer to ensure the continual safety of the bird enterprise. Many times, farmers without a health programme expose their…
Namibia to Establish 500,000-Ton Renewable Ammonia Plant by 2025
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is set to establish a renewable ammonia plant with a projected capacity of 500,000 tons, scheduled to be completed by the end of 2025. The plant will be located 70 kilometres from Walvis Bay…
NAB Aims to Commercialise Mahangu
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is pushing to commercialise mahangu, a staple crop widely grown for household consumption in Namibia, yet often imported during times of drought. In its latest newsletter, Gilbert Mulonda, NAB’s General…
Green Hydrogen Sector Could Complement Manufacturing
By: Hertha Ekandjo The green hydrogen sector poses no threat to Namibia’s manufacturing industry and is, in fact, poised to promote green industrialisation by incorporating its own manufacturing elements. This is according to Elaine van der Linden, head…
Leisure Tourism Outpaces Business Travel in Namibia
By: Kavee Vezemburuka Leisure travel dominated Namibia’s tourism sector in the third quarter of 2024, accounting for 94.47% of overall room occupancy. Business travel, meanwhile, continued to decline, contributing only 5.06%, while conference-related stays were minimal at just…