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Over 69,000 More Women Than Men Living With HIV
By: Annakleta Haikera The number of women living with HIV in Namibia is disproportionately higher compared to their male counterparts. According to the latest Namibia 2024 HIV Spectrum estimates, the prevalence rate is significantly higher in women, at 14.8%, compared to 7.9% in men, with an estimated 228,538 people, including both adults and […]
Windhoek Forms Partnerships to Boost Education and Urban Development
By: Dolly Menas and David Shoombe The City of Windhoek (CoW), Welwitchia University, and Namibia Airports Company (NAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering a sustainable future through enhanced educational and urban infrastructure initiatives. The agreement seeks to strengthen Windhoek’s role as a hub for social and economic growth, […]
China Offers to Train Namibia’s Skilled Workforce
By: Hileni Inane China has pledged to expand training programs in Namibia to strengthen the country’s skilled workforce in support of its industrialisation and modernisation goals. Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, highlighted that Namibia faces a pressing need for skilled professionals across various sectors, especially as it advances its industrialisation, agricultural modernization, […]
ECB Criticised for Inaction on Power Disconnections Amid Court Case
By: Justicia Shipena The Katutura Residents Committee has criticised the Electricity Control Board (ECB) for allegedly failing to uphold its regulatory mandate in a dispute with the City of Windhoek over power disconnections. The committee argues that the ECB is neglecting its duty to enforce compliance, as the City restricts access to prepaid […]
Schlettwein Calls for Collective Efforts to Boost Agriculture…as Namibia Plans Small-Scale Agro-Processing Facilities in All Regions
By: Dolly Menas The Minister of Agriculture, Carl Schlettwein, has called on agriculture stakeholders to join forces, pooling resources to enhance investment and improve the sector’s performance. He emphasised that collaborative investment in agriculture is vital to uplift livelihoods across Namibia, with a particular focus on financing, reducing hunger, and strengthening community resilience. […]
NWR to Repurpose Hardap Dam Resort due to Declining Occupancy
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is set to transform its Hardap Dam Resort into a Conference Lodge after experiencing a dramatic drop in occupancy this year, marking one of the lowest levels in recent years. This shift aims to repurpose the facility for business and corporate events, given the dwindling number […]
Food Inflation Declines Sharply in October 2024
By: Hertha Ekandjo The annual inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages in Namibia slowed to 5.1% in October 2024, down significantly from 9.4% in October 2023, according to the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI). This category, which represents 16.5% of the NCPI basket, saw only a slight monthly increase of 0.3%, unchanged […]
US 2024 Elections: What’s At Stake for Namibia? AGOA’s future hangs in balance US energy investments and green hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s trade relations with the United States, primarily governed by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), face an uncertain future, with AGOA set to expire in 2025. Namibia is one of 35 sub-Saharan African countries benefiting from AGOA, which grants duty-free access to the U.S. market for around 6,700 […]
Schlettwein Addresses Displacement of Farm Workers in Land Reform Efforts
By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, acknowledged the unintended displacement of farm workers due to the resettlement process as a significant challenge in Namibia’s land reform efforts. These farm workers, left homeless after the acquisition of farms for resettlement, will now be accommodated through a new […]
Locals Entrusted with Steering Rugby Union Ship
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) announced significant staff changes in a press conference held Tuesday at Hage Geingob Stadium, appointing local legends to lead the future of Namibian rugby. NRU President Petri Theron introduced former Welwitschias captain and celebrated Namibian player Jacques Burger as the new Director of Rugby, overseeing […]