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More Green Hydrogens Hubs On the Horizon…30 million euros up to drive pilot projects
By: Justicia Shipena Green hydrogen commissioner and presidential advisor for economic affairs James Mnyupe says Namibia has the potential to possess three green hydrogen hubs. Mnyupe said this during the first day of the green hydrogen conference at Windhoek…
Suspected Poaching Leaves Zambezi Elephant Dead
By: Annakleta Haikera The police in the Zambezi region have urged public assistance to trace a suspected poacher for arrest. The suspect allegedly fatally shot the elephant bull on Monday, 15 August, and the community members of Batubaja Village made…
We’ll Close Down Schools That Are Not Up To Standard – Mahongora
By: Lina Amutenya Teachers Union of Namibia secretary-general Kavihuha Mahongora says his union will, in the future, close down schools whose infrastructure is not up to standard. This follows after health and safety as a fundamental human right in school…
Omaruru’s Wetha Accused of Double Dipping
By: Justicia Shipena Omaruru constituency councillor Ernest Wetha has been accused of double dipping council finances when taking trips. According to sources who spoke to The Villager, Wetha would use the municipality’s vehicle to take trips but still claims S&T…
RK Institute Students Cry Foul Over Accreditation
By: Ludorf Iyambo A group of students at RK Institute of medical administration says that they are trapped after enrolling in a college that Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) does not recognise. Students claimed that when they registered, they were…
Going Green with Mobile Solar Powered Water Transfer Pump
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus There has been advocacy to derisk the country’s agricultural sector from rain dependence, with the former Agribank head Sakaria Nghikembua been leading the call. A local company Water Engineering Africa has taken advantage of the much…
Trade and Environment Ministries Pledge To Fix Dilapidated Kavango West Cattle Range
By: Sheila Perestrelo Minister of industrialisation and trade Lucia Iipumbu says the MIT and the environment, forestry, and tourism ministry (MEFT) have agreed on co-financing to fast-track the rehabilitation of the water supply points. This comes after The Villager recently…
TransNamib Workers To Down Tools In 48 Hours
Staff Writer TransNamib has now been hit by a looming strike action as workers overwhelmingly voted for an industrial action demanding salary raises despite management saying there is no money. The strike is set to commence on Wednesday this week,…
It’s A Police Problem, Not Ours: Bank of Namibia on Millions In Chinese House…As police Recover Part of Stolen N$1.1 Million
By: Staff Writer The Bank of Namibia has distanced itself from dealing with the N$1.1 million robbed from a Chinese national in Hochland Park, arguing that there is no law regulating how much local currency people should keep at home….
Capricorn Foundation to Capitalize Christ Hope Food Garden Projects
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali The Christ Hope has received N$300 000 in seed capital from the Capricorn Foundation for the centre to commence its mass food gardening project. The three gardens to be commenced will benefit 637 children and 380 families…