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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…
Capricorn Allocates N$750,000 Towards Community Support
By: Dolly Menas The Capricorn Foundation says it plans to spend about N$750 000 to support various community projects aimed at providing basic needs, such as education and training, creating job opportunities and providing psychological support among other…
Opinion: Addressing Youth Unemployment in Namibia Ahead of the National Elections
By: Joseph Ruzendo As Namibia approaches its national elections, the issue of youth unemployment becomes critical than ever, and requires urgent attention from all political parties. With the National Statistics Agency (NSA) reporting that a staggering 46.1% of Namibians…
Namibia’s Uncharted Blue Economy Has Much Potential
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia has a huge opportunity for long-term economic growth and development through the potential of its blue economy, which could generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs. The NDP 5 interventions can be…
Opinion: “Employer Of Choice”
By: Anselma Haushiku Organisations regarded as “Employers of Choice” are highly desirable to work for because of their compelling employer brand promise and reputation, the attractive benefits they offer, the opportunities for career progression and their ideal and model corporate…
Natural Resources Belong to Namibians – Tweya
By: Staff Writer Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tjekero Tweya, emphasised that it is the duty of lawmakers to hold the executive arm of government accountable regarding laws surrounding natural resources. “The executive must submit…
Youth Leader Sub-leases Resettlement Farm to Chinese Company
By: Juliana Iikela Members of the Wisdom Youth Organisation are frustrated over their dismissal from a farm they claim was granted to them by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform in 2015. The farm, situated near Otavi,…