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Pensioner Loses 27 Goats Due to Human-Wildlife Conflict
By: Annakleta Haikera A Kavango East pensioner, who sustains her family through communal farming, has claimed that she has lost at least 27 goats to crocodile attacks and has never been compensated. Agnes Ndjamba (60), residing in Muroro village, claims she has not received any compensation, despite her significant loss. Unemployed and supporting […]
Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Cross-border Farmers to Adhere to Angolan Laws
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has called on Namibian farmers grazing in Angola to comply with and respect Angolan laws while in that country. She made these remarks following a meeting with her Angolan counterpart, Ambassador Tete António, on Friday at which they discussed the thorny […]
Geingob’s Attack on Germany ‘Could’ Impact Genocide Negotiations
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s radical response to Germany’s position on the ongoing South Africa – Israel genocide case at the International Criminal Court of justice could affect ongoing discussions between the two countries. Following the two-days hearing before UN’s top court, Germany – which had had perpetrated genocide against the Nama and Ovaherero people […]
Fact Check Group Disputes MICT SIM Card Registration Claims
By: Staff Writer Namibia Fact Check has raised concerns about the accuracy of statements made by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) regarding the mandatory registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. Namibians had been urged citizens to register their SIM cards by December 31, 2023, with an extended deadline until […]
Reluctance to Register With NAB Affects Market Access for Local Farmers
By: Hertha Ekandjo Numerous local farmers engaged in horticulture face challenges accessing markets for their produce due to a failure to register with the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), which acts as a connecting belt between farmers and the market. This is according to NAB’s Manager for Horticulture Market Development, Emilie Abraham. Abraham […]
Pupils Preferred Education Than Other Courses In 2022 and 2023…female dominance in enrolment
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Loise Shiimi After leaving high school, Namibian pupils prefer to study education rather than any other courses in their first years at university, a phenomenon that has contributed to the overproduction of teachers who cannot find jobs. Last week Minister of Education, Anna Nghipondoka advised high school graduates to […]
Too Early to Predict Value of Nam Oil Discoveries – Economist
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is yet to determine the cumulative volume of oil it will produce, despite announcing three major discoveries in recent years. Economist Abednego Katuushii Ekandjo who works for the Ministry of Mines and Energy explained that estimating volumes is challenging as the industry is far from achieving commercial production. He […]
Namibia Urged to Uphold Ethical Standards in International Relations
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has been urged to uphold consistent ethical and moral values in its international relations endeavours to avoid unintended consequences. This advice comes as Namibia declares its support for South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel, which commenced its hearing at the International Criminal Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Netherlands […]
Tough Competition Over Watermelon Trading…Street Vendors Advocate for Formal Market
By: Juliana Iikela and Hertha Ekandjo The watermelon harvesting seasons offer opportunities for numerous traders to distribute watermelons across the country and earn an income. However, street vendors and other informal traders struggle as they face competition from large retailers, limiting their flexibility in adjusting prices. A businesswoman specialising in horticulture products shared […]
Khomas Consumers Pay More for Sunflower Oil
By: Justicia Shipena Consumers in the Khomas region paid the highest to acquire pure sunflower oil in December due to a surge in the prices of this essential commodity. This is according to data contained in the recently released Consumer Price Index (CPI) report by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The average retail […]