Search in the website:
Namibia / Page 28
Presidential Debate: Candidates Tackle Housing, Land, and Economic Reforms
By: Hertha Ekandjo In a recent presidential debate, housing, land allocation, and economic reform took centre stage as candidates shared their visions for Namibia’s future. McHenry Venaani, leader of the official opposition, stressed the urgent need for affordable housing for young professionals, proposing the construction of new homes to ease the current […]
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 […]
Australian Company Joins Madison in Cobra Uranium Project
By: Staff Writer Australian firm Star Minerals has teamed up with Canadian mining company Madison Metals to advance the Cobra Uranium Project near the Rossing Uranium Mine in Namibia’s Erongo region. The project is estimated to contain 15.6 million tonnes of mineral resources, with a grade of 260 parts per million, equating to […]
Over 1.2 Million Namibians Face Severe Food Insecurity
By: Hertha Ekandjo A recent report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) paints a grim picture of Namibia’s worsening drought crisis, projecting a sharp increase in food insecurity over the coming months. Currently, more than 38% of Namibia’s population is experiencing severe food insecurity, a number expected to rise significantly. By […]
Construction Surge in August: Highest Property Additions in Windhoek Since 2022
By: Abigail Nalisa August 2024 saw a significant increase in building plans approved by the City of Windhoek, with 201 plans cleared, up from 163 in July. This surge, highlighted in a recent IJG Namibia report, marks the highest number of property additions since October 2022. The report details that 166 property additions […]
Low Apple Yields Linked to Poor Agro Practices and Limited Resources
By: Loise Shiimi Namibia’s apple production has been lagging, forcing the country to rely on imports to meet local demand. In July 2024 alone, Namibia imported fresh apples worth N$10.1 million, while exporting only N$300,000 worth. Farmers believe that apple production will improve once they are equipped with the necessary resources. Asser Nghipewa, […]
Drought Takes Heavy Toll on Southern Namibia’s Tourism
By: Hileni Inane The ongoing drought has severely impacted tourism activities in southern Namibia, driving tourists to seek leisure elsewhere. Last month, Simonis Storm Securities reported that the southern regions had the lowest occupancy rates in the country for July, at 56.5%, below the national rate of 59.7%. Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) […]
NIPDB Claims Billions in FDI Would Be Zero Without Its Role
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) claims that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) over the last three years would have been nonexistent without its intervention. “For the past three years, FDI has reached billions, higher than any year since 2009,” said NIPDB CEO, Nangula Uaandja. She revealed that in […]
Etango Uranium Output Can Power 8 Large Nuclear Reactors
By: Nghiinomnwa-vali Erastus Etango Uranium, a uranium mine under construction in the Erongo Region with the capacity to produce an annual output of 3.5 million pounds (Mlbs) of uranium oxide (U3O8) has the potential to power 7 to 8 large nuclear reactors. This was revealed in a recent presentation prepared for […]
Namibia Rugby Union Caps Off a Successful Season
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibian Rugby Union season came to a thrilling close on Saturday at the Hage Geingob Stadium, with finals in the women’s, reserve, and premier leagues determining the champions in each division. The day kicked off with the Women’s League Final, where defending champions and undefeated Unam Steenbokkies […]