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Kavango East Councillor Calls For Hygiene Campaign
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Regional Council Chairperson Damian Maghambayi has urged the Ministry of Health and Social Services to collaborate with the regional council in conducting food hygiene awareness campaigns across all six constituencies in the region. His call comes in response to a recent food poisoning incident in the region that […]
Oshikango Business Activities Continue on the Decline
By: Juliana Iikela Once renowned as one of the country’s bustling border towns, Oshikango has been experiencing a significant downturn in business activities, signalling challenging times for local entrepreneurs and vendors. The vibrant atmosphere that once characterised the town has waned, leaving small businesses and street vendors grappling with the aftermath. The Villager’s […]
Madison Metals Encouraged by High-Grade Uranium Assay Discoveries
By: Staff Writer Uranium exploration company Madison Metals has recently unveiled promising assay results, indicating an average uranium oxide (U3O8), also known as yellowcake, content of 2.78% at Trench 6 in the Erongo region. This discovery follows closely on the heels of the company’s previous announcement regarding the uncovering of high-grade uranium […]
MTC Launches eSIM for International Travelers
By: Dolly Menas In a move aimed at revolutionising connectivity for international travellers, the Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) officially launched its Electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) solution. This cutting-edge service represents a significant leap forward, offering unparalleled convenience and flexibility to customers venturing abroad. An eSIM functions as a digital SIM, enabling users to […]
Public Warned Against Illegal Land Transactions
By: Ludorf Iyambo The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has warned the public regarding the alarming trend of illegal land transactions in the Oshana region. This comes after the Ministry’s Communal Land Board department in Oshana region reported an influx of cases involving the unauthorised sale and occupation of communal land, […]
70% of Namibia’s Pork Imports Originated from Germany in January 2024
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia imported 431,250 kg of pork in January 2024 to meet local consumption demands, according to monthly statistics compiled by the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia. The data revealed that 70.8% of the imported pork, also known as pig meat, originated from Germany. Following Germany were South Africa […]
Surviving the Harsh Desert Environment – Meet Utuseb’s Townfolk
By: Dwight Links Located 54 km outside of Namibia’s coastal town Walvis Bay, lies the small settlement of Utuseb. Here, the community is nestled along the Kuiseb River on one side, while the opposite river bank is bordered by the Namib Desert. The essence of Utuseb is intricately woven into the daily struggles […]
Namport, TIL N$4.2 Billion Deal Nears Conclusion
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) is currently in the final stages of negotiating the last details of its 25-year, N$4.2 billion management deal with Terminal Investment Limited (TIL). Last year in November, Namport’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Andrew Kanime, informed the media that negotiations were approximately 95% complete. Responding to recent […]
Households Credit Growth Slows to Lowest Since 2021 …corporate credit extension reaches N$46 million in January
By: Hertha Ekandjo While individuals typically turn to banks and cash loan service providers in what is often referred to as “Janu-worry” to kick-start the year, the first month of 2024 witnessed the slowest credit growth uptake by households since 2021. According to economists at Simonis Storm Securities (SSS), households experienced a […]
Taxi Drivers Feel Excluded from National Budget
By: Loise Shiimi Northern taxi drivers have expressed disappointment in the latest national budget, stating that it overlooks the transportation industry and fails to address the challenges posed by rising fuel costs. Shivolo Mathews, their spokesperson, called for either an increase in taxi fares or more subsidies to alleviate the financial strain on […]