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Borders Closed for 10 Fresh Produce Items in October
By: Loise Shiimi Namibia’s horticultural sector continues to meet local demand for various fruits and vegetables, leading to the closure of borders for the importation of 10 out of the 20 products on the special controlled products list from 1 to 31 October. In a notice issued on 24 September by the Namibian […]
Drought Exposes Namibia’s Hydro Dependence
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia imported 331,071 MWh of electricity in August 2024 as local power generation plummeted due to drought conditions, exposing the country’s heavy reliance on hydropower. Several southern African countries, including Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, are grappling with the consequences of their dependence on hydropower for electricity. Namibia generates over 75% […]
Namibia Hosts CAF African Schools Championship COSAFA Qualifiers
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia hosted the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Qualifiers for the Confederation of African Football (CAF) African Schools Championship at Jan Wilken Stadium in Walvis Bay over the weekend. The tournament, aimed at fostering youth football development, featured U15 boys’ and girls’ teams from Namibia, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, […]
Government Debt Reaches N$123 Billion
By: Staff Writer Namibia’s government debt rose to N$123.51 billion by the end of September, an increase of N$2.04 billion by October. Analysts at Simonis Storm Securities (SSS) attributed most of the growth to fixed-rate bonds (GCs), which accounted for 63% of the rise, with N$1.27 billion issued in GCs. Inflation-linked bonds contributed […]
Musheko Joins Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Jona Musheko has been appointed to lead external affairs and communications for the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P), effective 3 October 2024. The programme made the announcement in a statement yesterday. Previously serving as the spokesperson for the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Musheko will now oversee […]
OTA Allocates 54 Farming Units For Food Production
By: Ludorf Iyambo The Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) has confirmed that land in OkashanaKuukongoWanehale has been leased to individuals for agricultural purposes. This was done under the directive of King (Tate Omukwaniilwa) FillimonShuumbwaNangolo. At a press conference this week, OTA chairperson John Walenga stated that a professional land surveyor was engaged to subdivide […]
65% of Namibian Pork Imports Came from Germany in August
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia imported 724,174 kg of pork, primarily in the form of offal, processed, and fresh pork, to supplement local production last month. This was revealed by the Namibia Livestock and Livestock Product Board (LLPB) in its monthly statistics and commentary report for August 2024, released last week. According to the […]
Okongo Farmer Grows Over 60 Banana Trees
By: Loise Shiimi A farmer from Okongo, Elia Wanghende who has been conducting research for many years on how to grow and maintain bananas, has managed to grow 60 plantain trees on his farm. Speaking to Eagle FM, Wanghende shared that a common misconception about certain fruits, like bananas, being unsuitable for the northern […]
Fraud Across Payment Systems Decreases
By: Dolly Menas The Bank of Namibia’s Financial System Stability Committee (FSSC) has reported a decline in fraud across payment systems in the country. The committee emphasised that Namibia’s payment systems and infrastructure remain secure, playing a crucial role in ensuring reliable transactions and contributing to the overall stability of the financial system. This […]
Sweeping Reforms Required to Support the Agricultural Sector
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Economic leaders are calling for significant reforms to agricultural laws and policies to enhance output and growth in Namibia’s agricultural sector. Recently, Otjozondjupa Governor James Eurikua called for a review of the country’s livestock marketing strategy to reduce live exports. Similarly, Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab emphasised the need for […]