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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…
Opinion: Climate Change is Not a Lobbyist Plaything
By: Obeth M. Kandjoze Global warming and climate change are not merely the concerns of a few lobby groups, but rather serious threats to humanity’s livelihood, recognized by 196 countries, including Namibia. It is therefore regrettable to see Mr….
Opinion: Drought Coping Strategies for Crop Farmers
By: Hanks Saisai The 2023 – 2024 rainy season was characterised by below-average rainfall in many crop-producing regions of Namibia. These conditions have resulted in dire consequences on the food security levels of many households in rural settings and Namibia…
Half of EU Millions for Green Hydrogen Spent … N$95.2 million invested in green hydrogen strategy
By: Justicia Shipena Nearly half of the €40 million (approximately N$764 million) allocated to Namibia’s green hydrogen project from the European Union has already been spent. As Namibia advances its efforts to develop a green hydrogen industry, it…
Can the U.S. Help Namibia Secure its Place in the Green Hydrogen Sector?
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia strives to position itself as a leader in the global green hydrogen sector, a critical question emerges: Will the United States become a viable investment partner, or could other emerging markets like South…
Drought Exposes Namibia’s Hydro Dependence
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia imported 331,071 MWh of electricity in August 2024 as local power generation plummeted due to drought conditions, exposing the country’s heavy reliance on hydropower. Several southern African countries, including Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, are…
Borders Closed for 10 Fresh Produce Items in October
By: Loise Shiimi Namibia’s horticultural sector continues to meet local demand for various fruits and vegetables, leading to the closure of borders for the importation of 10 out of the 20 products on the special controlled products list from…
IPPR Warns Against Over-reliance on Green Hydrogen … calls for a diversified economic plan
By: Dolly Menas The director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR Namibia), Graham Hopwood, has cautioned against focusing solely on green hydrogen and the emerging oil and gas sectors as solutions to Namibia’s economic challenges. Hopwood…
NUST Increases Staff Salaries by 7%
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has announced a 7% salary increase for its staff following negotiations with the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Teachers’ Union of Namibia (TUN). In addition to…
Urgent Call for Boreholes in Ndiyona to Boost Food Security
By: Annakleta Haikera Ndiyona Constituency Councilor, Laurentius Mukoya, has called on the government to drill more boreholes in the Kavango East region to address ongoing food insecurity. His call follows several deaths in the area, suspected to be…