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Construction of the N$1.6 billion Solar Power Station Begins
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus NamPower officially initiated the construction of its largest Solar PV Power Station to date yesterday, the100 MW Sores |Gaib Power Station – situated 33 km northwest of Rosh Pinah. The power utility revealed in a statement that Sores |Gaib, which in Khoekhoegowab means “Power of the Sun”, will be NamPower’s […]
N$135 million in Electrification Subsidies for Distributors
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In an effort to increase access to electricity nationally from 59% to 70% by 2030, the government will allocate N$135 million and more in subsidies to electricity distributors. This includes N$8 million in subsidy for the development of a solar mini-grid in Puros Village, Kunene Region. This was revealed […]
Rundu’s Water Woes Deepen Under Population Growth
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu is facing a mounting water crisis as rapid population growth places increasing pressure on outdated infrastructure and limited water supply systems in Rundu, Kavango East Region. Rundu Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Olavi Nathanael, revealed that the town currently receives only 857 cubic meters of water, well below the […]
Equipment Shortages Hit Shadikongoro Green Scheme
By: Annakleta Haikera The manager of the Shadikongoro Green Scheme irrigation project, Mutero Joseph, has raised concerns over a persistent lack of essential agricultural tools and equipment. Saying the shortage is significantly hindering production at the scheme which is located in the Mukwe Constituency of the Kavango East Region. Joseph made these remarks on Tuesday […]
Standing Committee Rules Basic Income Grant a Success in Namibia
By: Dwight Links A standing committee on Health, Social Welfare, and Labour Affairs of the National Council released their report on the impact of the 2008/2009 basic income grant pilot project that was conducted in the Otjivero-Omitara area. Members of the community confirmed that the poverty levels significantly dropped when the basic income […]
Bring Justice and Peace to Communities – Nandi-Ndaitwah Urge Police Force
By: Loise Shiimi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged the Namibian Police Force, along with all stakeholders in the criminal justice system, to work tirelessly and vigorously to ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice and that peace is restored in communities. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during the graduation ceremony for Police Basic Training Intake […]
Rundu Town Council Proposes N$284 Million Budget for 2025/2026
By: Annakleta Haikera The Rundu Town Council has proposed a capital project budget of N$284,1 million for the 2025/26 financial year, marking a 15% increase from the previous year’s budget of N$245,995,825. This was announced during a recent meeting between council representatives and residents, held in the Kavango East region. The council’s […]
60 Out of 121 Constituency Youth Enterprise Proposals Ready for Financing
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A report by the National Council Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development has revealed that 60 out of 121 proposals under the Constituency Youth Enterprise Initiative are ready for financing. The Committee shared its findings following engagements with the now-dismantled Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Services. […]
5 Hours to Clear an Importing Truck at Trans-Kalahari Border Post
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A Time Release Study (TRS) carried out at the Trans-Kalahari Border Post has revealed that it takes about 5 hours to clear imported goods and 4 hours to clear goods for export. The TRS conducted from 15 – 25 January 2024 aimed to identify trade bottlenecks and establish baseline clearance times for […]
281,906 kg of Hides and Skins Exported in the First Quarter
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus From the 24,207 cattle slaughtered in Namibia in the first quarter of 2025, the country was able to produce another product beyond beef, which is animal hides, which were exported to 4 countries. Updates from the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia show that in the first quarter of 2025, the […]