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Only Half of 1,7 Million Eligible Voters are Registered … concerns over voter apathy rise as deadline looms
By: Nghiinomenw-vali Erastus and Justicia Shipena A compilation by the Namibia Statistics Agency shows that out of the country’s 3.02 million population, around 1.67 million Namibian citizens are eligible voters for the upcoming elections. The data also reveals that most eligible voters are female, totaling 878,003. However, registration is a prerequisite to participate […]
Namibia Can Produce 800 Tons of Avocados… local production could save the country about N$16 million annually
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia has the potential to produce over 800 tons of avocados annually for the local market, potentially saving over N$16 million currently spent on avocado imports each year. This insight comes from a 2024 Market Intelligence Report by the Agronomic Board of Namibia. The report highlights that Namibia does […]
Call for Urgent Intervention as Hunger Crisis Deepens in Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena As hunger intensifies in Namibia, calls for urgent intervention are growing louder. Human rights activist Linda Baumann emphasised that while numerous initiatives are underway to address hunger, they are insufficient to feed the nation. Baumann advocates for empowering small farmers to feed their own communities and believes Namibia must prioritise […]
The Battle to Urbanise Heats Up In Oshikuku … those who refused to relocate have been without water for 16 years
By: Loise Shiimi Residents of Extension 5 in Oshikuku, Omusati region, have been without potable water, toilets, and sewage disposal for nearly 16 years due to disputes over compensation arrangements for relocation. A family in Oshikuku is at odds with the town council over the compensation offered for their communal land, which is earmarked […]
Horticulture Production Increases in Kavango West
By: Annakleta Haikera Horticulture production in the Kavango West region has seen significant growth, with the number of gardens increasing to 50 as of 2023. This is according to Governor Sirkka Ausiku who announced that horticulture producers have formed an association to better coordinate their activities and emphasised the need for a market […]
Cricket Namibia Celebrates an Excellent 2023
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia’s cricket achievements were celebrated at the annual Cricket Namibia Awards, held at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek on Friday. CEO of Cricket Namibia, Johan Muller, who has led the organisation since 2019, expressed gratitude to the entire Cricket Namibia ecosystem, including board members, school committee members, club chairmen, umpires, […]
Law on Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund to Reach Parliament Soon
By: Justicia Shipena Finance Minister Ipumbu Shiimi announced that legislation for managing the Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund will soon be presented to parliament. This statement was made in response to questions from parliament member Jennifer Van den Heever regarding the fund’s oversight and administration. Shiimi revealed that the cabinet approved the law a […]
2.6 Million Kilograms of Pork Imported in 5 Months…Germany leading supplier
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus From January to May 2024, Namibian consumers imported 2.7 million kilograms of pork through their retailers, according to monthly statistics from the Livestock and Livestock Product Board of Namibia (LLPBN). A significant portion of this pork was sourced from Europe, particularly Germany and Spain. These two European countries collectively supplied […]
Tariff Hikes Boost City of Windhoek’s Revenue
By: Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek has reported improved financial performance for the 2022/2023 fiscal year compared to the previous year, driven primarily by a significant decrease in bad debts by N$244 million and an increase in service charges by N$300 million. According to preliminary results, the revenue increase was largely due […]
Over 10,000 in Epupa Struggle to Afford Food Due to Drought
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Over 10,000 residents of Epupa Constituency in the Kunene region are experiencing severe food scarcity, potentially leading to starvation, as they are unable to afford daily sustenance. This crisis, revealed by the constituency’s councillor Daniel Kuuoko, has been exacerbated by recurring droughts and high poverty levels. Kuuoko explained that the […]