Oil and Gas Projects to Create over 12,000 Job Over 30 Years
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s oil and gas industry is expected to significantly transform the country’s economy by creating over 12,000 jobs over the next 30 years. The lifecycle of oil and gas projects is projected to span more than three decades, with key phases including construction and production. The construction phase alone is […]
Second Lowest Pork Imports Recorded in October
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Eratus Namibia recorded its second-lowest pork imports of the year in October 2024, with only 35,734 kilograms of pork products brought into the country. This significant reduction has been attributed to an increase in local pork production and shifts in consumption patterns, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of […]
Bank of Namibia to Drive Digital Finance and Economic Growth by 2027
By: Staff Writer The Bank of Namibia has introduced its 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, aiming to spearhead digital transformation, financial inclusion, and economic diversification to modernise the nation’s financial system. This ambitious strategy seeks to establish Namibia as a global leader in financial innovation while fostering a resilient economy. The plan emphasises inclusivity through […]
Borders Closed for Most Vegetable Imports This Month
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that the country’s borders will be closed to nearly all vegetable imports throughout December. From 1 to 31 December, the importation of 15 out of 20 specially controlled crops is prohibited. Only one crop, sweet potatoes, can be imported without restrictions, while four […]
Observer Missions Recommends Improvements in Namibian Elections
By: Dwight Links Four African observer missions delivered their preliminary statements in Windhoek on 29 November regarding the Presidential and National Assembly elections that occurred across the country. While extended voting took place on Friday and Saturday, 29 and 30 November, as per President Nangolo Mbumba’s proclamation on Thursday, the observer missions forged ahead […]
Second Largest Solar Plant Built in Just Six Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia HyIron-Oshivela project has invested in a 26-megawatt solar plant to power its plans of producing green iron and start the decarbonising of the steel industry. Built in just six months, the solar facility marks a critical milestone in the country’s decarbonization efforts. According to project manager Johannes Michels, […]
Global Food Prices Drop in August – FAO … sugar and meat costs fall
By: Justicia Shipena Global food prices saw a slight decrease in August, driven by significant drops in sugar, meat, and cereal costs, according to a recent report from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The FAO Food Price Index, which monitors the monthly price changes of globally traded food commodities, averaged […]
Ghana Resumes Namibian Beef Imports After Long Hiatus
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In June 2024, Ghana rejoined the list of African countries purchasing Namibian beef after a prolonged break, with some northern farmers calling the sudden stop“economic sabotage.” According to the Livestock and Livestock Board of Namibia’s July 2024 statistics, Ghana imported 22,581 kilograms of Namibian beef after a long pause. Before […]
Global Demand to Negatively Impact Namibian Mining Sector
By: Staff writer Namibia’s mining sector will be negatively affected by weak global demand, particularly impacting growth for diamonds and zinc. This comes as global economic growth is projected to slow down to 3.2% in 2024, from 3.3% in 2023. The Bank of Namibia anticipates that uranium production will be constrained by strip-mining activities […]
Near Half-Century School Lacks Proper Infrastructure
By: Annakleta Haikera Shakashi Primary School in Kavango East, which has existed for 45 years, has never had adequate classrooms or proper infrastructure. Located about 60 km from Divundu in the rural area of Mukwe Constituency, the school struggles with a single teacher and only 23 learners, offering education from Grades 1 to […]
Digital Literacy Framework Under Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) is currently drafting a Digital Literacy Framework to guide Namibia’s efforts in enhancing digital literacy across the nation. ICT Minister Emma Theofelus confirmed the framework’s development during MTC’s Tech Conference at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair this week. Panellists at the conference […]
EIF Plans to Raise N$300 Million Funding to Boost Green Youth Entrepreneurship
By: Justicia Shipena The Environment Investment Fund (EIF) is planning to launch a concessional loan facility aimed at empowering youth entrepreneurs engaged in green initiatives, with plans to scale up to N$300 million by the 2024/2025 fiscal year. EIF’s Chief Executive Officer, Benedict Libanda, revealed that in the previous fiscal year, the facility had […]
NSS Annual Laparoscopic Workshop Resumes After COVID-19 Hiatus
By: Loise Shiimi The Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital and Ondangwa Private Hospital hosted the annual Namibian Surgical Society (NSS) workshop from September 18 to 21. Approximately 24 doctors, along with 12 nurses from various regions and abroad, attended the event. Akutu Munyika, a specialist surgeon and Secretary of the NSS, told The Villager that […]
Health Insurance Not a Priority in Namibia, Says Nangombe
By: Justicia Shipena The executive director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombesays health insurance is not a priority in Namibia. His comments follow a recent Afrobarometer survey revealing that a significant majority of Namibians lack health insurance coverage. The survey found that more than 85% of Namibians do not […]
Risk of Mpox Low, Says Tourism Alliance
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The SADC Business Council Tourism Alliance has reassured tourists that despite the recent outbreak of monkeypox (Mpox) in certain parts of southern Africa, the region remains a safe and welcoming destination. On August 14, 2024, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Mpox a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for […]
Second Lowest Pork Imports Recorded in October
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Eratus Namibia recorded its second-lowest pork imports of the year in October 2024, with only 35,734 kilograms of pork products brought into the country. This significant reduction has been attributed to an increase in local pork production and shifts in consumption patterns, according to the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of […]
N$58.4 Million License Fees Drive MTC’s Earnings Down
By: Justicia Shipena The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has reported a decrease in its annual earnings for the current financial year, largely attributed to “extraordinary regulatory costs”, including the settlement of annual license fees totalling N$58.4 million. This was revealed by MTC’s Chief Executive Officer Licky Erastus during the company’s annual financial performance […]
Borders Closed for Most Vegetable Imports This Month
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that the country’s borders will be closed to nearly all vegetable imports throughout December. From 1 to 31 December, the importation of 15 out of 20 specially controlled crops is prohibited. Only one crop, sweet potatoes, can be imported without restrictions, while four […]
Is It About How Big Your Flag and Rally Are Now?…a message to the more than 900,000 voters
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka It is disappointing that the strategy politicians seem to have chosen to reach out to voters nowadays is by way of displaying big flags, parades, musical dances, and useless songs. When will we actually communicate the plans and substance of the manifestos? Time is running out. When will you, as […]
Businessman Offers Training to Sex Workers in Oshakati
By: Ludorf Iyambo A local businessman from Oshakati has extended a lifeline to eight sex workers operating near the Okandjendi Bridge by offering them training in design and tailoring, aiming to help them build better lives. The number of individuals turning to sex work in the area has […]
Stop Praying for Rain and Fund Irrigation Infrastructure
By: Kandjengo Mkwaanyoka Last month, I visited my home, and every evening my grandmother asked us to pray for rain and behave well so that the ancestors would bless us with a better season. This has been a normal practice since my childhood. Granny, a firm believer in Kalunga kaNangobe, always looks to the […]
Chula Chula and Julinho AFC Triumph in Final Dr. Hage Geingob Cup
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The 10th and final edition of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup took place on Saturday afternoon at a packed Independence Stadium in Windhoek. Sponsored by MTC, Bank Windhoek, and Namibia Breweries Limited, the tournament has seen a total investment of N$40 million from the three companies since its inception. The […]
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, […]
NDTC Backs Futsal Namibia
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Futsal Namibia officially launched its fourth season on Friday at DTS in Olympia, Windhoek, with the Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) as the league’s primary sponsor. During the launch, NDTC handed over new kits featuring its logo to all 16 Premier League teams. In addition to the kits, NDTC has […]