By: Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba has emphasised that the funds injected into the Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund are earmarked for future use, safeguarding wealth for generations to come. Mbumba said utilising the money now would jeopardise the future wealth for generations to come. Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address (SONA), […]
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwea-vali Erastus Gender equity and women’s representatives have slammed the celebration of Women’s Day for neglecting women in remote and rural areas. The International Women’s Day is recognised on March 8 every year to honour women’s achievements globally. However, concerns have been raised regarding the inclusivity of celebrations, particularly […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Community Skills Development Centre (COSDEC) in Swakopmund recently received a substantial boost with training equipment and tools valued at N$50,000 from the Rössing Foundation. Maria Immanuel, the Foundation’s Manager for Community Development, provided updates on the equipment handover earlier this month. She emphasised that this investment aims to bolster […]
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) says there is a need for product development in Namibia, which must include adding value and packing traditional products ready for the international markets. NTB’s board member Maggy Mbako, who made the call, emphasised the importance of product development to expand opportunities within the tourism […]
By: Loise Shiimi The initial phase of the proposed Ondangwa Stadium, which encompasses a sports field, running track, and pavilion, is projected to be finalised over a period of approximately five years. Ismael Namgongo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ondangwa Town Council, revealed in a recent interview with Eagle FM that […]
By: Loise Shiimi President Nangolo Mbumba held discussions with the eight traditional authorities in the Oshana town council on Saturday. The traditional authorities represented include Ombalantu, Ongandjera, Ombadja, Uukwaluudhi, Uukolonkadhi, Uukwambi, Ondonga, and Oukwanyama. Mbumba emphasised that his visit aimed to update the traditional leaders about his transition to the presidency and reinforce […]
By: Dwight Links The recently concluded Global SMART User Conference in Windhoek from March 10-14 saw representatives from various nations gather to understand the unique introduction of these technologies. The SMART acronym stands for the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool, which is used globally in some of the world’s most protected and fragile […]
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has expressed its satisfaction of the 2024/25 national budget, presented in parliament last month. NCCI president Bisey /Uirab noted that the budget reflects a consideration of the concerns and proposals put forth by the business community. He particularly highlighted the tax policy […]
By: Mathias Hangala For a group of approximately 30 fishermen and women, it’s a high-stakes gamble to provide for their families by fishing in the forbidden waters of Goreangab Dam, located west of the capital, Windhoek. Despite stern warnings issued by the City of Windhoek over the past two decades, cautioning against fishing in […]
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has revealed that approximately 50% of Namibian wheat-producing farmers have discontinued wheat production. Only 31 wheat farmers persisted with cultivation nationwide, a significant decline from the 61 farmers recorded in 2022. Climatic changes, marked by escalating temperatures and soaring production expenses, compelled these farmers to […]