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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…
Standing Committee Inspects Capital Projects in Kunene
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has identified a backlog of 22 development projects in Opuwo, including the Opuwo airdrome, which is currently under construction and is expected to boost the town’s economy….
High Input Costs Threaten Pork Industry Growth Amid Declining Imports
By: Hertha Ekandjo Local pork farmers face significant challenges that hinder the industry’s growth and sustainability. On the one hand, there is a huge opportunity to supply pork to the local market due to heightened demand driven by the…
HIV Vertical Transmission Programs Prevent 4 Million Infections in Children
By: Justicia Shipena Targeted programs for preventing vertical transmission of HIV have prevented 4 million infections in children aged 0-14 years since 2000. This was revealed in a new report by the Global Alliance for Ending AIDS in Children…
Cancer Cases on the Rise, Averaging 4,300 Annually … prostate cancer remains the most common cancer in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has reported a significant increase in cancer cases, with an average of 4,300 new cases annually, up from 3,700. This information was highlighted in a statement released by Bank…
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…