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Namibia Among Countries Acting on IPU Resolutions
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia has been recognised as one of the 38% of countries that have enacted legislation, made decisions, or taken specific actions in response to Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) resolutions. This recognition was highlighted during the special accountability…
Exam-Preparing School Camp Faces Hunger in Kavango West
Annakleta Haikera Eighty-seven Grade 11 learners from Mupini Combined School in Kavango West, who have been attending camping classes to prepare for their national exams, are facing severe food shortages. The Villager Newspaper visited the school, which has…
Namibia Secures N$1.7 Million in Funding for COP29 Attendance
By: Justicia Shipena With only a few weeks remaining until the 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) on climate change, Namibia has secured N$1.775 million to support its participation at the global event. The funding will facilitate Namibia’s engagement…
N$18 Minimum Wage Per Hour for Namibian Workers
By: Ludorf Iyambo Starting 1 January 2025, the minimum wage for all Namibian workers, excluding domestic and agricultural workers, will be set at N$18.00 per hour. This was announced by the Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment…
Action Urgently Needed to Address Malnutrition in Omaheke
By: Kavee Vezemburuka and Erikka Koukulunhu The distribution of food grants worth N$300,000 to households in the Omaheke region during this week’s World Food Day commemoration has underscored the vulnerability of the region’s residents. One case involves Victoria…
NamRA Generates N$4.3 Billion Through Tax Amnesty
By: Dolly Menas and Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has so far collected N$4.3 billion through its tax amnesty programme, which began on 1 April 2023. The initiative was designed to provide relief to taxpayers struggling…
Few Smart Water-Use Proposals Submitted for Funding … call to move away from traditional water management practices
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Out of over 50 water project proposals submitted to the African Water Investment Action Plan, only a few offered innovative solutions that move beyond traditional methods, focusing on smart water use. An assessment of the…
Recognising the Unmarked Graves of Liberation Veterans
By: Uakutura Kambaekua For decades, numerous Namibians who fought and died for the country’s independence during the liberation war have been buried in mass or unmarked graves scattered across the country. The remains of these brave men and…
The Basics: Drought Planning
By: Erastus Ngaruka The agricultural sector is fundamental to the sustenance of livelihoods in Namibia, however, it faces several challenges associated with climate change. The effects of climate change are evident as Namibian farmers have endured recurring unfavourable rainfall…
Sellers in 99-Year Farm Lease Summoned to Court
By: Hertha Ekandjo The sellers of the farms Rainhoff and Wolfsgrund, sold to Russian billionaire Rashid Sardarov in 2018, have been summoned by Judge Orben Sibeya to clarify their involvement in the controversial deal. The farms, located east…