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Muinjangue Commends Success of Expanded Immunisation Programme
By: Justicia Shipena Health Deputy Minister Ester Muinjangue has lauded the exemplary performance of the Expanded Programme on Immunisation (EPI) throughout the years, highlighting its significant achievements. During the handover ceremony of cold chain equipment on Thursday, Muinjangue noted that by 2020, the EPI had integrated 13 antigens, including three for Covid-19, and attained […]
Midgard Resort Begins With Upgrades and Renovations
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus O&L Leisure has announced the commencement of upgrades and renovations at their Midgard resort, in response to Namibia’s evolving status as a premier destination. The Group disclosed this development in a press release issued last week. As Namibia transitions into a sought-after destination, O&L Leisure is realigning its positioning and […]
Water Scarcity in Windhoek Reaches Critical Levels
By: Staff Writer The Windhoek Municipality faces an imminent threat of escalating water scarcity, with consumption rates soaring by 10%, rather than achieving the targeted 10% reduction. This worrying trend could prompt the declaration of a more severe water scarcity category, potentially leading to a full-blown water crisis. In June 2023, the City […]
Namibia Introduces Visa on Arrival for 56 Countries
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has taken a significant step in facilitating international travel by launching visas on arrival for nationals of 56 countries, including 27 from Africa and 29 from other parts of the world. The announcement was made by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, during a […]
First Cohort of Green Hydrogen Students Set to Depart for Germany
By: Staff Writer Following the conclusion of the two-day Sasscal-organised Green Hydrogen Symposium in Windhoek this week, the first cohort of students in the green hydrogen scholarship program will be departing for Germany, with others set to follow later. This initiative is made possible through an N$800 million grant funding from the German […]
Hartzenberg Becomes First in Namibia to Attain Dual Chartered Accountant Designations
By: Staff Writer Florian Hartzenberg has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first professional accountant in Namibia to acquire both the Chartered Accountant, Namibia (CA(NAM)) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designations. This accomplishment follows the collaborative efforts between the accounting bodies, particularly the Membership Pathway Agreement established between the Institute of […]
Cricket Namibia Plans to Build a National Stadium Ahead of 2027 World Cup
Dwight Links Cricket Namibia has revealed ambitious plans for a national cricket stadium, set to be constructed in anticipation of the 2027 Cricket World Cup, which Namibia will co-host with South Africa and Zimbabwe. Cricket Namibia’s board chairman, Rudie van Vuuren, emphasised the significance of this endeavour, describing it as a pivotal moment for […]
Inflation-Linked Bond Investors to Receive N$63,1 Million Coupon Next Month
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors holding the government’s inflation-linked GI27 and GI33 bonds are set to receive their first coupon/interest payment for the year on April 15, 2024. The total interest payment amounts to N$63.1 million, which will be distributed among various institutional and retail investors who have invested in or lent money to […]
NCAA Records Significant Improvement in Critical Element Implementation
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has achieved an improvement in the effective implementation of its critical elements, a recent audit reveals. The audit report compiled by the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme on the Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) shows that NCAA recorded a positive improvement with the implementation of […]
Siemens Energy Eyes Namibian Electrolyser Assembly Facilities … As Namibia gets selected for global programme for hydrogen industry
By: Justicia Shipena Siemens Energy, a leading German energy company, has expressed strong interest in exploring opportunities to establish electrolyser assembly facilities in Namibia. This development was revealed by James Mnyupe, the Green Hydrogen Commissioner, in a press statement issued on Sunday. The interest from Siemens was sparked following a visit by Namibia’s […]