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Southern Africa Has An Electricity Deficit Of 9,779 MW …SA accounts for 92% of this deficit, Namibia third
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) has indicated that the market for electricity generation is massive as the 12 member countries have over 9,8 Gigawatts of electricity needs. Thus, many Namibian power producers are opting to fill this regional gap as it attracts better prices compared to the domestic market. The SAPP administration […]
Calls Raised For Social Protection For Artists, Cultural Professionals
By:Eva-Rakel Johannes The social protection for artists &cultural professionals’ in Namibia has been the focal point of public discussion at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN) in Windhoek on Tuesday. The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) hosted a public discussion centred on […]
Kunene Leaders Welcome NamRa’s Satellite Office At Opuwo
Uakutura Kambaekua Residents of Opuwo and its environs will no longer have to drive great distances to receive good standing certificates, register for tax, or submit their tax returns. This follows the recent opening of a satellite office in the town by the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). This is NamRA’s second office in the region, […]
Namibia Wants Global Climate Fund To Help Vulnerable Small-Scale Fishers
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus After assessing the plight of small-scale and artisanal fishers that are affected by climate change in the fishing sector, the Namibia’s Environmental Fund (EIF) will hand in a proposal to the Global Climate Fund (GCF). In its newsletter that covered its work in the first quarter of this year, the EIF announced it […]
President Geingob To Deliver Opening Keynote Address At African Energy Week 2023
By:Staff writer President Hage Geingob is set to deliver an opening keynote at African Energy Week 2023, providing insight into Namibia’s energy transformation and the role the country plays in advancing regional energy security, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced on Tuesday. The event takes place in October 16–20 in Cape Town, under the […]
Regional Electricity Market More Appetising Than Domestic Supply … Low commercial incentives cited for limited interest
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Hertha Ekandjo Many electricity producers under the Modified Single Buyer Market have raised strong interest to sell their locally produced electricity to outside markets, notably through the Southern Africa Power Pool. This was revealed by Nampower at the Southern Africa Power Pool (SAPP) and Modified Single Buyer Market (MSB) Market Access Conference […]
Nored, Mines Ministry Sign Grid-Connection Financing Agreement
By:Josefina Lukas The Ministry of Mines and Energy together with Nored yesterday officially launched a service level agreement (SLA) on grid-connection financing mechanism. The SLA was launched at the ongoing Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair 2023. Government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has identified rural electrification as a programme of crucial importance to improve […]
Capricorn Foundation Re-Commits To Support Rural Artisans
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Capricorn Foundation has pledged N$240,000 for logistical assistance in the production and selling of handicrafts, training and food support. In a statement, the Foundation has affirmed its commitment to empower rural artisans to develop and market some of Namibia’s most iconic handicrafts and San contemporary art. Through the Omba Arts Trust, a […]
What if I Say Gazza And The Dogg Are My Heroes?
By: Kandjengo Kamkwaanyoka I am not going to denounce Tate Otto Nankudhu, Eliaser Tuhadeleni, or Tatekulu Kaxumba Kandolo’s contribution to my free speech at all. Nope, despite few details on their sacrifices, I just want you to hear me out. The history I learned in school didn’t say much about these great men and women. […]
Three Bedroom Houses Rent On 20-Year Rise
By: Justicia Shipena Rent in houses with more than three bedrooms have risen the most in the last 20 years, according to economists at Simonis Storm Securities (SSS). A SSS study on Namibia’s property and housing market for August 2023, found that rental prices grew from 1990 to 2015 and then plateaued since then. The […]