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Opinion: True Inflation and Inequality
By: Tannan Groenewald More often than not, the ‘true’ inflation rate experienced by urban and wealthier populations is lower than the reported headline inflation rate, while being higher for rural and poorer populations. The Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey…
Opinion: Understanding the Role of Leadership in NGOs
By: Anelie Petrus I attended the NGO Capacity Training at the American Center, U.S. Embassy, Namibia from 9 -13 September 2024. This training was very impactful and very important for us as an NGO. Through this training, we learned…
Mbumba Calls for UN Security Council Reform
By: Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba has called for concrete outcomes from the upcoming Summit of the Future, specifically advocating for reforms to the United Nations Security Council. Mbumba stressed the need for changes in the structure and…
Etango Uranium Output Can Power 8 Large Nuclear Reactors
By: Nghiinomnwa-vali Erastus Etango Uranium, a uranium mine under construction in the Erongo Region with the capacity to produce an annual output of 3.5 million pounds (Mlbs) of uranium oxide (U3O8) has the potential to power 7 to…
Health Ministry Draft Policy on Universal Health Coverage
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has revealed the draft policy on Universal Health Coverage aimed at expanding healthcare access across the country. The policy has been presented to Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula…
New EU Deforestation RegulationsTo Enhance Forest Governance
By: Justicia Shipena The introduction of the European Union’s new deforestation regulations presents Namibia with an opportunity to strengthen its forest governance, according to Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein. The regulation could help advance other…
WHO Announces First Prequalified Vaccine for Mpox
By: Justicia Shipena The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the first-ever prequalification of a vaccine for Mpox, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the viral disease, which has been a growing global health concern. Prequalification…
Walvis Bay and Red Force Reconcile, Reinstate Contract
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Municipality of Walvis Bay has resolved its legal dispute with debt collection agency Red Force, reaching an agreement last week to reinstate the company’s contract. This decision follows the Walvis Bay Municipal…
Namibian Hydrologists Attend Groundwater Congress
By: Mathias Hangala Namibian hydrologists were among the participants at the recently concluded annual Groundwater Congress held in Davos, Switzerland. The congress, themed Interacting Groundwater, is a premier international event organised under the auspices of the International…
36 Journalists Trained to Report on Upcoming Elections
By: Abigail Nalisa A total of 36 journalists from various regions across Namibia received training on effectively reporting the 2024 electoral processes. The training took place from September 10th to 13th at the Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA)…