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Farmers Urged to Maximize Recent Rains for Better Harvest
Annakleta Haikera The Chairperson of the Kavango West Farmers Union, Johannes Hausiku, has called on farmers to seize the opportunity presented by recent abundant rains in the region and maximise their effort for a better harvest. He emphasised the crucial role of northern farmers in ensuring Namibia’s food security, considering the Kavango regions […]
Toyota Hilux Maintains Leading Position in Namibian Vehicle Sales
Staff Writer In December 2023, the Toyota Hilux continued its reign as the best-selling vehicle in the Namibian automotive market, with a total of 196 units sold. The Ford Ranger and Toyota Fortuner secured the second spot, each boasting 40 units in sales. Strong performances were also observed in the Toyota Corolla Cross […]
Namibia Exported N$95.7 Million Worth of Goods to Liberia Over 7 Years
Justicia Shipena Namibia has exported commodities valued at N$95.7 million to Liberia between 2015 and 2022, as reported by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The utilisation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) played a crucial role in facilitating this trade, aligning with the goals of Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want. […]
Kunene Exam Results Evoke Mixed Emotions
Uakutura Kambaekua The Kunene region failed to improve on its national rankings as the least performing region in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels, remaining at the bottom of the national rankings for the second consecutive year. This is despite a slight improvement in the results nationally recorded this […]
MTC Boosts Namibia Netball Premier League with N$2,5 Million Sponsorship
By: Staff Writer Mobile Telecommunications Ltd. (MTC) has announced a substantial increase in sponsorship for the Namibia Netball Premier League (NNPL), providing N$2.5 million over the next three years. The renewed sponsorship marks a commendable 31% surge compared to the previous year. MTC’s Chief Human Capital, Corporate Affairs, and Marketing Officer, Tim Ekandjo, […]
Aviation Authority Gears Up for Thorough Audit in March
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is preparing for an in-depth aviation audit scheduled for March 16, 2024. In anticipation of the audit conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the NCAA has undertaken significant measures, including legislative amendments, regulatory enhancements, and regular stakeholder meetings. NCAA Managing Director, […]
Mining Sector Accounts for a Quarter of Namibia’s Electricity Consumption
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The monthly Electricity Sectoral Reports from the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reveal that approximately 25-26% of both locally generated and imported electricity is consumed by the mining sector in Namibia. This consistent trend has been observed throughout the year 2023, with miners consistently utilising a quarter of the country’s electricity. […]
Five Green Schemes Have Potential To Replace Grain, Other Imports…as Schlettwein criticises AgriBusDev for failures
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Agriculture, Calle Schlettwein, has confirmed that some strides are being made in a few of the government’s in-grain production efforts, however, has strongly criticised the now-defunct Agricultural Business Development Agency (AgriBusDev) for its failure to ensure the success of the country’s green schemes. According to the ministry, the Etunda Green […]
China Tops Namibia’s Export Markets in November 2023, Led by Onions
By: Justicia Shipena In November 2023, China emerged as Namibia’s leading export market, while South Africa maintained its position as the primary supplier, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin Report. “Namibia’s trade composition by partner showed that China emerged as Namibia’s largest market for exports and South Africa maintained […]
Ucom Mobile Namibia Spectrum Licence Revoked Over Non-payment
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has revoked the Spectrum Licences awarded to Ucom Mobile Namibia (Pty) Ltd (MTN) due to non-payment and allegations of spectrum hoarding. The company obtained its Spectrum Licences in November 2014 and April 2020. According to CRAN, the cancellation is a consequence of Ucom […]