By: Dolly Menas and Kavee Vezemburuka The government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Chinese government has launched the second phase of the South-South Cooperation (SSC) Project aimed at addressing Namibia’s agricultural challenges and promoting sustainable development. The project being spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and […]
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia, along with other United Nations member states, is set to vote today on a General Assembly resolution calling for the removal of U.S. sanctions on Cuba. The resolution, 78/7, urges an end to the economic, commercial, and financial blockade imposed by the United States. This will be the 32nd […]
By: Dolly Menas The International University of Management (IUM) has officially launched the IUM Alumni Scholarship Fund, a new initiative to support students facing financial challenges. The launch took place during the university’s alumni networking gala on Saturday evening. IUM Vice Chancellor Osmund Mwandemele noted that the event was more than a celebration […]
By: Loise Shiimi A decline in local horticulture production has led the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) to limit the restriction on imported horticultural products to just six crops in November, down from 12 restricted crops a year ago. Emilie Abraham, NAB’s Manager of Horticulture Market Development, told Eagle FM that improved preparation is […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus NamWater has provided textbooks worth N$240,701 to 12 schools in the Ohangwena region as part of its corporate social investment initiative. The books were handed over to the schools during a ceremony at Kaupumhote Nghituwamhata Combined School in the Eenhana Circuit, Oheidi Village. NamWater’s Chief Executive Officer, Abraham Nehemia, emphasised […]
By: David Shoombe The inclusion of two more African economic powerhouses in this year’s BRICS annual summit signals a potential shift in African countries’ economic diplomacy and strategic alliances toward this developing institution. The summit, which took place earlier this year, welcomed the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia as new members […]
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The newly inaugurated Elundu Police Post in the Omundaungilo Constituency, Ohangwena region, was constructed at a cost of N$7.7 million. The facility was officially opened on Thursday by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana. According to Kawana, the police post features prefabricated structures, including two […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is pushing to commercialise mahangu, a staple crop widely grown for household consumption in Namibia, yet often imported during times of drought. In its latest newsletter, Gilbert Mulonda, NAB’s General Manager of Agronomy and Horticulture, stressed that boosting mahangu productivity is key to its commercial […]
By: Abigail Nalisa The University of Namibia (UNAM) School of Pharmacy has graduated over 250 pharmacists and nearly 100 pharmaceutical technicians since its inception in 2010. The school was inaugurated by Namibia’s Founding President, Dr. Sam Nujoma, as part of a national strategy to strengthen the country’s healthcare system and workforce. Speaking during […]
By: Dolly Menas The recent 25-basis point repo rate cut by the Bank of Namibia (BoN) could bring much-needed relief to the property sector, especially in residential property financing. The BoN’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided last week to reduce the repo rate to 7.25%, following a similar cut in August. Simonis […]