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Plastic Bricks Building Ignites Employment Optimism In Rundu
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango East region witnessed the unveiling of Namibia’s first-ever structure built entirely with bricks made from plastic, igniting optimism for employment and entrepreneurship in the area. Wapa-nawa, a recycling centre, designed and constructed the building, providing jobs for over 50 plastic packers who collect plastic and four permanent brickmakers on-site. The […]
Shebeens and Casinos in Oshana to Operate During the Festive Season
By: Ludorf Iyambo Owners of shebeens and casinos in the Oshana region will be granted permission to operate during the forthcoming festive season, marking a departure from the tradition of prohibiting the sale of alcohol on Christmas. This was announced by Oshana regional Police commander, Naftali Lungameni Sakaria this week. Lungameni said the liquor establishments […]
Fish, Vegetable, Milk, Egg Prices On The Rise
By: Staff writer The affordability of fish keeps dwindling as last month’s figures have shown that the price for fish rose by 16.9% compared to the same month last year. The largest rise is observed in dried, smoked, or salted fish and seafood (from -4.7% to 13.5%). The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reported this in […]
Governor Calls for United Effort Against Corruption
By: Victoria Shigwedha Zambezi regional governor Lawrence Sampofu has called on Namibians to intensify their collective effort to act against corruption as it perpetuates inequality and injustice. Sampofu said corruption, as a global phenomenon, has the potential to curtail the government’s poverty reduction efforts and the achievement of Millennium Development Goals, affecting the hopes and […]
Namibia Readies Itself Amidst Rise in Respiratory Infections in China
By: Elizabeth Magongo Health Minister KalumbiShangula says his ministry in collaboration with other stakeholders is implementing a National Action Plan on Health Security. This will ensure the country’s preparedness to respond to health emergencies including the recent respiratory infection among children reported in China. Shangula said this plan launched in 2020 provides a […]
Medical Aid Funds Face Operating Losses
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s medical aid funding industry is facing significant financial strains attributed to operational losses recorded by many medical aid funds, causing industry concerns. The cumulative reserve levels of all medical aid funds is also a cause for concern as it has surpassed the prudential reserve limit of 25% of the gross annual […]
Angola, Nigeria Resist Oil Production Cut Plans
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Angola and Nigeria have expressed their intent to defy the directives by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Allies (OPEC+) urging member states to reduce oil production in an attempt to stabilise the market. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME), in its latest Fuel Price Review Announcement, confirmed this […]
Decline in Local Travels Irks Hospitality Association
By: Justicia Shipena The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) has reported a decline in local travel for the current year, indicating a departure from the trend observed in 2019. Gitta Paetzold, the organisation’s CEO, expressed concern over the relatively low participation of Namibians in domestic travel, aligning with similar sentiments from Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR). […]
Kelp Blue Pioneers Africa’s First Blue Bonds
By: Justicia Shipena Namibian kelp farmers, Kelp Blue, are set to become the first issuer of blue bonds in Namibia and Africa. The groundbreaking initiative was unveiled at the Namibian pavilion during COP28, marking a significant step towards financing investments in healthy oceans and blue economies aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG 14). Kelp […]
Namibia Eyes N$372 Billion for a Sustainable Fuels Industry
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia is eyeing a financial commitment exceeding U$20 billion (N$372 billion) to establish a thriving green fuels industry. President Hage Geingob unveiled this ambitious plan during the high-level segment of the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Namibia’s green fuels ambitions were initially announced […]