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Engen Signs Exclusive Fuel Sponsorship With WBC
By: Dolly Menas The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) and Engen Namibia have formalised a fuel sponsorship Memorandum of Agreement (MoA), designating Engen as the exclusive fuel sponsor for WBCG effective from 1st February. Valued at N$100,000, the year-long MoA builds upon Engen’s earlier support of N$100,000 during the 2020 Covid-19 outbreak. […]
Ministry Refutes TotalEnergies ‘Shareholder’s’ Corruption Claims
Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Mines and Energy has strongly refuted allegations of corruption and favouritism in the country’s energy sector related to the handling of oil and gas exploration licences. This follows a letter, purportedly from a TotalEnergies shareholder and addressed to the company’s Chairman and CEO, Patrick Pouyanne, which implicated key […]
Extreme Heat Threatens Crops in Kavango East/West Region
Annakleta Haikera Subsistence farmers in the Kavango East/West region have expressed concerns that the week-long heatwave they have been grappling with could cause irreparable damage to their crops. Despite receiving good rainfall over the past few months, the two Kavango regions have been experiencing an unusual increase in temperature over the past week […]
Long-Term Affordability Challenges to Persist in the Housing Market
Justicia Shipena In its latest House Price Index report, the First National Bank (FNB) has signalled concerns over long-term housing affordability challenges that are expected to persist, further impacting the housing market. Additionally, the bank anticipates a modest reduction in interest rates, contributing to the overall constrained conditions in the property sector. “The […]
Rising Concerns over Cervical Cancer in Namibia
Jeremiah Joseph The Ministry of Health and Social Services has raised alarms over the rising number of cervical cancer cases in the country with over 130 women reportedly dying from the disease annually. According to the Ministry, about 236 Namibia women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually Health’s Deputy Minister Esther Muinjangue emphasised […]
O&L Leisure Unveils Luxury Fleet at Mokuti Etosha
Staff Writer O&L Leisure has unveiled an impressive fleet of premium Land Cruisers at Mokuti Etosha, marking a strategic move to offer exclusive nature-based experiences in line with its new premium positioning. Sven Thieme, O&L’s Executive Chairman and Acting Managing Director, provided insights into the initiative, emphasising that investments in premium products go beyond […]
NSA to Launch Reconciliation Operation This Week
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is set to initiate a reconciliation process this week to address any disparities in the data captured during the 2023 Population & Housing Census. This operation is scheduled to last for two weeks, during which NSA officials will revisit households with individuals whose details, as […]
Record High in Coal-Generated Electricity in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An analysis by Reuters researchers reveals that global electricity generation from coal reached unprecedented levels in 2023, with thermal coal exports surpassing 1 billion metric tons for the first time. These findings shed light on the persistent growth of coal use in power systems, despite widespread commitments to reduce […]
Namibia Welcomes ICJ Ruling, Urges Compliance
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has welcomed the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel, acknowledging a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza by Israel. The ICJ has ordered Israel to try to contain death and damage in the besieged Gaza Strip, but has not ordered a ceasefire. […]
Over 150 000 Cattle Exported on the Hoof…northern abattoirs only slaughtered 4,005 cattle in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In 2023, Namibia’s livestock sector marketed a total of 294,938 cattle across various channels. Out of this, 151,808 were exported live on hoof to neighbouring SADC member states, while 104,549 were slaughtered at local A-class abattoirs, and 38,581 were slaughtered at various B & C class abattoirs nationwide. This […]