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Mining Sector Set to Drive Green Industrial Revolution, Study Reveals
By: Justicia Shipena A new study underscores the pivotal role of Namibia’s mining sector in driving the country’s green industrialisation efforts. The report, presented at the Global African Hydrogen Summit, recommends leveraging Namibia’s mining capabilities to advance a unified green industrialisation agenda and calls for the establishment of a supportive legislative framework […]
Namibia Invites Indonesia to Invest in Green Hydrogen and Energy Sectors
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has invited Indonesian investors to participate in its growing green hydrogen, oil, and gas sectors. The call was made by Environment and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta, who is representing President Nangolo Mbumba at the second Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, Indonesia. During the forum, Minister Shifeta highlighted Namibia’s efforts to […]
Andrada Mining Records 83% Revenue Increase
By: Staff writer Tin and lithium company Andrada Mining has reported revenue of N$316 million (£17.9 million) in the 2023/2024 financial year. This is an 83% year-on-year increase from the N$173 million (£9.8 million) recorded in the previous financial year. The company attributed the spike in revenue mostly to a 51% increase in tin concentrate […]
NamWater Unable to Meet 70% of Windhoek’s Water Demand… residents told to limit consumption to 423, 836m³ per week
By: Justicia Shipena and Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Windhoek’s weekly water demand of nearly 500,000 cubic metres far exceeds the supply capacity of the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), which can only provide about 150,000 cubic metres per week. This shortfall means NamWater is currently able to meet just 30% of the city’s water needs, according […]
Namibia Berries Refutes Claims of Paying Its Workers Poor Wages
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus A company called Namibia Berries which is farming with blueberries in the Kavango East region has refuted claims that it has been paying its labourers a rate of N$5 per hour, well below the national minimum wage. According to Michael James, a director at the company, the actual hourly rate […]
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 […]
Only 1% of Budget Allocated to Water and Sanitation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform’s allocation for water and sanitation represents just 1% of the national budget. This revelation came from Carl Schlettwein, the country’s water and sanitation policymaker, during the African Union’s AIP International High-Level Panel on Water Investment for Africa. For the current financial year, […]
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 […]
Uranium One Could Create Over 4,000 Jobs, Says Leonardville CEO
By: Mathias Hangala The Chief Executive Officer of the Leonardville Village Council, Efraim Dawids, has projected that over 4,000 jobs could be created if Uranium One’s mining operations commences. In a recent interview with The Villager, Dawids mentioned that, as part of the preparation for this potential opportunity, about 20 young people from the […]
Katima Mulilo Struggles With 1,500 Housing Applications Dating Back to 2008
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Katima Mulilo Town Council is facing significant challenges in land and housing delivery as it struggles to manage a long-standing backlog of residential applications. With Katima Mulilo being the only urban area in the Zambezi Region, the council currently has a waiting list of 1,500 applicants for residential plots, dating […]