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Opinion: Key Points from the World Hydrogen Summit
By: Tom Alweendo We recently attended the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam which is a city in the Netherlands. In 2021 our late president Dr Hage G. Geingob embraced the vast opportunities that hydrogen would unlock for Namibia and his…
Opinion: Seek Solutions by having Honest and Meaningful Conversations with your Bank
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Life is a journey with ups and downs, difficulties, and happy moments. We will talk about getting a bank loan as well as what to do if you find yourself in debt and your ability…
Youth Engagement Crucial for Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Future
By: Justicia Shipena Despite immense opportunities for youth highlighted during ongoing discussions on green hydrogen projects in Namibia, concerns have been raised about insufficient information dissemination regarding these initiatives. The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) hosted an event…
Japanese Vehicles Dominate Namibian Market
By: Hertha Ekandjo Japanese-made vehicles continue to dominate the Namibian market, as 574 units were sold last month, representing 63.8% of the market share. This is according to Simonis Storms Vehicles Sales report for April 2024. The report shows…
Climate Change Poses a Significant Financial Risk
Nghiinomenwa-vali Eastus The heightened frequency and severity of extreme weather events, coupled with rising average temperatures, have the potential to reduce the value of certain assets and income sources for borrowers. The Bank of Namibia highlighted this risk in…
David Namwandi Trust to Provide Seed Capital to Graduates
By: Loise Shiimi The David Namwandi Trust initiative will make seed capital available to graduates with convincing projects that have the potential to scale and succeed in entrepreneurship. Professor David Namwandi, founder of the International University of Management (IUM),…
Opinion: Questioning Education Practices
By: Anna Filipe As a teacher, I find myself questioning many aspects of the education system, both on a small scale within my classroom and on a larger, systemic level. One area of concern is the learning experience…
Kunene Intensifies Efforts to Reduce Cancer Burden
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Kunene Region Chief Health Programme Officer Jason Ndahepele has reiterated the region’s commitment to lowering the cervical and prostate cancer burden through comprehensive awareness campaigns held in all districts. The Kunene region has established an extensive…
Omutambo Maowe Quarantine Camp To Resume Operations After 10-year Hiatus
By: Staff writer Meatco’s livestock procurement officer, Thimotheus Kativa, has said that the meat-marketing entity is in the process of resuming operations at the Omutambo Maowe quarantine camp in the Omusati region. This will begin through commodity-based trade, which will…
Budgetary Limitations: Hindrances to Clean Cooking in African Contexts
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia and many other African countries continue to struggle to achieve clean cooking methods due to insufficient financial capacity in both the public and private sectors. This is according to Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein who was…