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Uutoni to Probe Ovazemba Chieftaincy Case
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, says his office plans to establish an investigative committee to address the longstanding issue of the Zemba community’s chieftaincy, which they claim has been denied for over 30 years. This decision follows a demonstration on Friday, November 15, where about 200 young […]
Planned Byness Hydro Funds Yet to Be Secured
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia and Angola are yet to secure funding for the Baynes Binational Hydropower Project with less than three years remaining before the project construction begins in 2027. Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo there is still time to source funds and he projected that funding could be secured by the […]
The Green Hydrogen Industry to Create Over 100,000 Jobs for Namibians
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s green hydrogen initiative is poised to create 102,000 job opportunities, marking a transformative step in addressing unemployment and stimulating economic growth. Agricultural Economist Mwala Lubinda highlighted the industry’s potential to drive socio-economic change through sustainable energy production. “This initiative will generate 102,000 job opportunities, with 32,000 jobs directly benefiting […]
N$26 Million of Bank Windhoek Sustainability Bond Allocated to Agriculture
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus During its fifth Agriculture Series, Bank Windhoek reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Namibia’s agriculture sector by allocating a portion of its first Sustainability Bond to the industry. The Villager Business Desk has confirmed that of the N$407 million disbursed through the Sustainability Bond, N$25 million was directed toward agriculture, with […]
Unemployment Among Men Contributing to High GBV Cases
By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibia Marriage Council has identified high unemployment rates among men as a significant factor driving the increasing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) across the country. Between January 1 and September 30, 2023, 8,076 GBV cases were reported nationwide, with 521 of these cases recorded in the Kavango East region, […]
Over 2,500 Graduate from Welwitchia University’s First Cohort
By: Dolly Menas Welwitchia University celebrated a historic milestone as over 2,500 students graduated in its first ceremony since attaining university status. The event, held under the theme “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” marked a significant achievement for both the graduates and the institution. Chancellor […]
Green Hydrogen Sector Holds Potential to Unlock New Industries – NGH2P
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s decision to develop its green hydrogen sector could unlock various industries to advance the country’s industrialisation goals and potentially reduce unemployment as well as contribute to economic growth. This is according to Joseph Mukendwa, the Head of Policy, Planning and Strategy at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Project (NGH2P). Mukendwa […]
Cabinet Approves Baynes Hydro Power Plant Project
By: Justicia Shipena The Cabinet has approved an implementation agreement with Angola to advance the development, construction, and operation of the Baynes Hydro Power Plant. This approval follows a proposal by Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo, who emphasised the need for government support to accelerate progress on this binational project. The Baynes […]
Mbumba Urges Farmers to Work Harder on Food Production
By: Annakleta Haikera President Nangolo Mbumba has urged farmers to increase crop production to help the country achieve food self-sufficiency amid ongoing drought challenges. Mbumba, currently on a three-day visit to the Kavango regions, emphasised the importance of enhancing food security and supporting agricultural initiatives to address Namibia’s drought impact. During his tour, […]
Africa Advised to Ditch US Dollar to Reduce Cross-Border Trade Costs
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a recent interview with Bloomberg Africa, a Standard Bank Group analyst highlighted that intra-African trade could see significant improvements if African nations eliminate the US dollar from their cross-border transactions. Tunde Macaulay, head of business and commercial banking for Africa and offshore regions at Africa’s largest bank, suggested that […]