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N$1.28 Billion Heavy Fuel 54 MW Power Station To Be Commissioned
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus NamPower will officially commission the second phase of its N$1.28 billion Anixas II Power Station at Walvis Bay, which is expected to contribute approximately 54 MW to the national power grid. The commissioning of phase two of the Anixas Power Station is another step towards fulfilling the government’s 2018 plan […]
Politicians, MPs Support Red Line Removal …But Call for Caution
By: David Shoombe Political leaders and lawmakers have expressed their support for removing the Veterinary Cordon Fence also known as the red line, currently being challenged by Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda in the High Court. Swapo Central Committee member Hofni Ipinge acknowledged that while the red line has historically disadvantaged many people […]
Major Economies Expanding Their Nuclear Energy Shares … Bannerman Energy poised to capitalise
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Major economic powers worldwide are ramping up their nuclear power generation capacity to meet the rising electricity demand in their respective countries. The nuclear sector’s momentum, driven by global decarbonisation commitments and the rising energy demands of advanced technologies, is expected to sustain interest in securing long-term uranium supplies. According […]
None of the Regions Achieved 40% in NSSCAS
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus and Uaueza Kanguatjivi The National Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) results indicate that none of Namibia’s 14 regions managed to qualify at least 40% of their learners to advance to Grade 12. The latest examination statistics, shows that no region was able to have even half of its learners […]
Welwitchia and Bulawayo Polytechnic Sign MoU to Strengthen Academic Collaboration and Research
By: Dolly Menas Welwitchia University (WU) and Bulawayo Polytechnic in Zimbabwe have entered into a strategic partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing academic collaboration, research, and professional development. The MoU establishes a framework for mutual cooperation, fostering academic exchanges, joint research initiatives, and the sharing of […]
Ban on Maize Seeds Import to Remain
By: Justicia Shipena A ban imposed on the importation of maize seeds intended for planting by the government will remain in place until further notice. This was announced by the the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform after it reversed a decision to restrict the imports of maize, maize products, palm, and […]
Most Employed Namibians Have Only Completed Secondary School
By: Dwight Links, Justicia Shipena Most Namibians of working age only have a secondary school certificate as their highest qualification. These are nearly 550 000 individuals out of the total national labour force of about 1,8 million people of working age. These figures were part of a range of statistics released by the […]
NAB Restricts Importation of Six Crops Starting February
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that only six horticultural products on the 20-crop special list will be restricted from importation for February 2025. This marks a significant decrease from December 2024, when 15 crops were closed for importation, leaving just five open for trade. In a notice issued […]
Namibia-Angola Beef Trade Deal Still Not Finalised
By: Justicia Shipena Five years after Namibia and Angola began negotiating a cattle and meat trade agreement, the deal is yet to be finalised, leaving the anticipated framework for trade between the two nations in limbo. In 2020, reports suggested that the agreement was nearing finalisation, with a draft already approved and […]
Govt to Install 14 Network Towers for Free Wi-Fi in Schools
By: Justicia Shipena Deputy Minister of Information Modestus Amutse has revealed plans to introduce free Wi-Fi in schools to promote equitable access to AI tools and digital resources. “This year, we are setting up 14 network towers to enhance connectivity, with a focus on rural and underserved areas,” Amutse revealed. The initiative, supported […]