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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]