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Opinion: Invest In Education: Securing the Future of Women And Girls In Africa
By: Fransina Ndateelela Kahungu Sixty-two years ago, it became customary for the Pan African Women’s Day to be celebrated each year on 31 July. This day is deliberately set aside for African women on the continent and in the diaspora…
Opinion: Channelling Capital Towards Critical Sectors For Sustainable Development
By: Tiago Marques With more than 600 million people across Africa lacking access to electricity, the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that Africa will need to double its electricity generation capacity by 2040 to meet growing demand. The African continent…
City of Windhoek and IUM Sign Cooperation MoU
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The City of Windhoek and the International University of Management (IUM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on various initiatives, including academic research aimed at delivering practical solutions. This partnership is designed…
15 Children Die of Malnutrition in Kavango East
By: Annakleta Haikera This year, 15 children under the age of five have died from malnutrition in the Kavango East region. Over the past four years, the region has reported a total of 61 malnutrition cases. The distressing statistics…
Continue Extracting and Shipping or Let the Mineral Be Underground for Now?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka One of the most uncomfortable conversations in Namibia is weighing the benefits of continuous mining and sending raw materials abroad in exchange for employment and some other benefits. Every year, I examine the mining sector’s…
O&L to Fill Pick n’ Pay Gap with Namibian Brand
By: Staff Writer The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group is set to re-enter the retail market with a fully-owned Namibian brand, following its announcement to terminate its franchise agreement with Pick n’ Pay. Sven Thieme, Executive Chairman of O&L…
Over 230,000 MWh of Electricity Generated Monthly
By: Nghiinomenw-vali Erastus Namibia has reached a milestone in domestic electricity generation, producing more than 230,000 MWh of electricity for five consecutive months. Despite meeting 60% of its power needs domestically and importing the rest, the Ruacana Hydro Power…
Funding Issues Curtail Shokonawa Marathon … over 20 runners quit the race due to lack of water points
By: Loise Shiimi The recent Shokonawa Marathon faced significant challenges that hampered the event and raised concerns among participants. One of the main issues was the insufficient number of water points along the 21 km route from Ongha to…
Lung Sickness Outbreak Detected in Kunene Region
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform’s Directorate of Veterinary Services has imposed animal movement restrictions in parts of the Kunene region following an outbreak of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) in Okapundja, located about…
HIV Infections Rise Despite Global Progress
By: Justicia Shipena A new report released by UNAIDS at the 25th International AIDS Conference reveals both significant progress and persistent challenges in the fight against HIV/AIDS. According to the report, titled “The Urgency of Now: AIDS at a…