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Farmers Allowed to Extract 80% Water From Hardap Dam
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Southern farmers can now draw water for irrigation from the Hardap Dam following a government decision last week, enabled by an improvement in the dam’s water levels. The resumption comes after nearly three months (two months and 19 days) of no irrigation activities, which had put significant pressure on the […]
Security Sector’s Minimum Wage to Increase to N$18 per Hour by 2027
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Security Labour Forum (NSLF) has announced a phased implementation of a national minimum wage for the security industry, aimed at improving the livelihoods of security personnel while addressing challenges faced by employers. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting, NSLF representative Onesmus Anapo revealed that the hourly minimum wage will […]
Fugitive Exploits Loopholes in Namibia’s Legal System
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Two Chinese nationals were arrested at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Tuesday on charges of including possession of controlled wildlife products, exporting without a permit, conspiracy to commit a crime, among other offenses. The two, Hou Xuecheng (47) and Xianming Zhang (44). The two are also charged with violations of […]
Namibia’s Trade Deficit Improves by N$2.2 Billion
By: Staff writer Namibia’s trade deficit improved by N$2.2 billion between October and November last year despite the country’s import bill rising to N$17.7 billion in November. While Namibia recorded a N$5.5 trade deficit in November after exporting goods and services worth N$12.2 billion and incurring an import bill of N$17.7 billion, this […]
Namibia Bans Import of German Meat Products Following FMD Outbreak
By: Staff Writer Namibia has banned the import of fresh and frozen meat and meat products from cloven-hoofed animals from Germany following a confirmed report of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the European country effective immediately. The ban also includes unpasteurised milk and milk-derived products, live cloven-hoofed animals, untreated hides, skins, hairs […]
2024 Results Reflect a 5.2% Performance Improvement
By: Annakleta Haikera The 2024 Namibia Senior Secondary Certification Ordinary (NSSCO) Level results have shown a significant improvement, with an overall performance increase of 5.2% compared to 2023. This announcement was made by the Education, Arts, and Culture Minister Anna Nghipondoka on Tuesday in Windhoek, Khomas Region. According to Nghipondoka, 89% of all […]
Green Hydrogen Could Pull N$400 Billion In European Investments
By: Andrew Kathindi Namibia’s partnership with the European Union (EU) could mobilise N$400 billion in European private investments for the country’s green hydrogen sector. This would be more than double the country’s GDP and could enable Namibia’s aspirations for green industrialisation. EU Delegation’s Ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, made these remarks during […]
IPPs Allocated 120MW for Solar Energy Generation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government has announced plans to generate an additional 330 MW of solar energy, with 120 MW allocated for private sector development. This is part of the country’s domestic energy generation targets for the next five years, announced by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, in line with the 2022 National Integrated […]
Parents Brace Financial Challenges as School Season Begins
By: Dolly Menas As the new academic year begins, parents are grappling with the financial strain of preparing their children for school after a typically costly festive season. With schools reopening today, families are balancing the expenses of uniforms, stationery, transportation, and extracurricular activities. Hileni Alupe, a parent, spoke about the financial challenges […]
Rain Floods Streets in Katima Mulilo’s Informal Settlements
By: Frans Sinengela Residents of Choto and nearby areas in Katima Mulilo’s informal settlements are grappling with inaccessible streets following recent heavy rains in the region. The flooding has disrupted daily activities and posed safety risks, leaving many residents frustrated. “The Town council must fix their roads, we are tired of walking in […]