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Madison Metals Encouraged by High-Grade Uranium Assay Discoveries
By: Staff Writer Uranium exploration company Madison Metals has recently unveiled promising assay results, indicating an average uranium oxide (U3O8), also known as yellowcake, content of 2.78% at Trench 6 in the Erongo region. This discovery follows closely…
Public Warned Against Illegal Land Transactions
By: Ludorf Iyambo The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has warned the public regarding the alarming trend of illegal land transactions in the Oshana region. This comes after the Ministry’s Communal Land Board department in Oshana…
Taxi Drivers Feel Excluded from National Budget
By: Loise Shiimi Northern taxi drivers have expressed disappointment in the latest national budget, stating that it overlooks the transportation industry and fails to address the challenges posed by rising fuel costs. Shivolo Mathews, their spokesperson, called for…
MTC Supports Luderitz Crayfish Festival with N$115,000 Donation
By: Staff Writer The Mobile Telecommunications Ltd (MTC) has extended its Corporate Social Responsibility efforts to the ||Karas region with a generous commitment of N$115,000 to support the successful hosting of the renowned Luderitz Crayfish Festival. The company’s…
Windhoek Allocates 227 Erven for New Township
By: Staff writer The Windhoek Municipality has earmarked 25 hectares, comprising 227 erven, for the establishment of a new township within the city, to be named Rocky Crest Extension 8. This initiative by the City of Windhoek aims…
Namibia Loses 631 Rhinos to Poaching Over the Last Decade
By: Hertha Ekandjo Despite boasting a healthy population of wildlife species and a reputable conservation effort globally, Namibia has suffered the loss of 631 rhinos to poaching over the last decade. Recent poaching statistics reveal a troubling trend:…
Increased Transaction Fees and Loan Book Expansion Drive Capricorn Group’s Profits
By: Staff Writer Capricorn Group, the parent company of Bank Windhoek, has reported a substantial increase in profits after tax, amounting to N$827.6 million for the period between July 1st and December 31st last year. This marks an 18.5%…
Schlettwein Reacts to “Disappointing” Agriculture Budget Allocation
By: Justicia Shipena Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein has expressed concern that the already struggling green schemes projects are unlikely to achieve their full production capacity due to the latest budget allocation. Schlettwein says one of the factors which have…
Former First Lady Stresses Readiness: Calls on Namibians to Arrange Wills … As She Sounds Alarm on Increasing Cancer Cases
By: Justicia Shipena Former First Lady Monica Geingos urged Namibians to be proactive and organize their wills since death can come unexpectedly. She emphasised that death is a humbling experience and pointed out that individuals are not summoned by…
Green Hydrogen Projects Boosted With N$19 Million Funding … green industrialisation blueprint set for Cabinet presentation in March
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers (Pty) Limited (Nam-H2), a subsidiary of the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGHP), has successfully secured just under N$19 million (equivalent to approximately US$1 million) in funding. Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe…