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Plastic Recycling Company Takes Kavango East Old Mutual Prize
By:Nghiiomenwa-vali Erastus An entrepreneur in the Kavango East region who collects plastic waste and transforms it into environmentally friendly bricks without using water has won N$50,000 seed capital from Old Mutual Foundation to expand his business. The Wapa-Nawa Recycling Centre won the the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) funding for 2023, […]
Food Still Biggest Contributor To Inflation …however, decrease in food prices likely
By:Staff writer Food and non-alcoholic beverages were the biggest contributors to inflation after July’s annual inflation rate stood at 4.5%. This is a year-on-year decrease in inflation compared to the 6.8% witnessed in July 2022 as well as a month-on-month decrease from the 5.3% seen in June this year. In general, the price of food […]
The Only NkurenkuruMaternity Ward On Verge of Closure
By:AnnakletaHaikera Community members and youth in Kavango West are blaming leaders in the region for what they term the deplorable state of the Nkurenkuru Intermediate Hospital. This emanates from concerns raised with the National Council Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs, which recently visited region. Matron of the hospital, Adeline Kudumo says […]
Villagers To Be Eating From Shops Shelves … or get food relief as food sovereignty dwindles
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Communal production of staple food has dwindled so badly in the 2022/23 season, grain like mahanguproduction fell by 54% from the10 year’s average communal production. This implies that many villagers who used to be food sufficient will also join the urban dwellers in depending on retailers for their consumption needs. According to data […]
San Communities of Namibia: From Cultural Erasure to Revival
By:AlphonsKahuhuKoruhama The San people, indigenous inhabitants of Southern Africa, have long lived in harmony with nature, cultivating a rich tapestry of culture, language, and tradition. However, as with many indigenous tribes across the world, their history is shadowed by marginalisation and cultural erasure. A Rich Diversity: Often dubbed the ‘Bushmen’, the San are not a […]
The Green Scheme Projects: Re-evaluate to Determine Best Possible Modalities in Namibia
By:Josef KefasSheehama The Namibia Agriculture Policy is the overarching policy and can serve as a base for aligning existing policies, laws, and regulations. The policy presents a framework for the design of programmes and projects that will steer the performance of the sector. The Namibia Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin revealed that Namibia imported N$340.8 […]
Paratus Renews Cycling Event Sponsorship
By:Elizabeth Naftal Paratus Namibia will continue with its sponsorship of the Paratus Namibian Cycle Classic for the second consecutive year. This eagerly awaited cycling event is scheduled for 7 and 8 of October 2023, offering an unparalleled experience of achievement and thrill. Paratus has partnered with the Rotary Club Windhoek to showcase its dedication to […]
Namibia, Botswana Plan HarmonisationRoaming Charges
By:Staff writer The Information, Communications and Technology Ministers of Namibia and Botswana have agreed to work on a framework to reduce roaming charges between the two countries. ICT Minister Dr. PeyaMushelengaand his delegation arrived in Windhoek on Thursday after a working visit to neighbouring Botswana. Mushelenga and his neighboring counterpart, ThulaganoSegokgo, held extensive discussionsagreedthat the […]
Ocean Temperatures Highest In 30 Years
By:Hertha Ekandjo Ocean temperatures are at their highest in years since 1991, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said in its recent report. Recent observations have indicated that ocean temperatures have soared above 20 degrees Celsius. “Over the last four months, the globe as a whole has seen a long period of unusually high Sea […]
Nam Producers To Significantly Satisfy August Potatoes
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The country’s potato producers will be able to supply much of the country’s demand as of 15 August, the Agronomic Board of Namibia said. It said the imports of potato produce without restriction will only be allowed until August 15. A notice indicating products that are closed and open borders for the specially […]