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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 […]
Strong Winds, Rain, and Hail Destroy Northern Crops
By: Loise Shiimi The hopes of a bountiful harvest for many crop farmers this year were dashed when strong winds accompanied by hailstones and rain ravaged fields and gardens in some parts of the north. Ohumba Farming, located in Ohangwena region, known for producing a variety of fresh produce and fruits, was among […]
GIPF Collaborates With Local Film Industry for Educational Series
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has forged a partnership with the local film industry to produce its latest edutainment television series, confirmed last Friday. Despite being considered a low-hanging economic fruit, Namibia’s film industry has historically struggled to attract investments, resulting in limited exposure for local content and stories. […]
Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Project Receives German Boost
By: Justicia Shipena During the 10th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) in Germany, Namibia’s collaboration with Germany in its green hydrogen project achieved another milestone. The German government issued a Letter of Intent to Enertrag SE, affirming the potential of Hyphen’s project in Namibia to qualify for final approval as a “strategic foreign […]
National Assembly Achieves Gender Parity … National Council lags behind
By: Juliana Iikela and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s top legislative body, the National Assembly, has achieved gender parity with an equal representation of men and women, marking a significant milestone in gender equality in the country’s political arena. Comprising 104 members, including 96 elected representatives with voting rights and eight appointed by the President […]
Opinion: Schools Should Focus More On Vocational Education and Real Life Skills
Thomas Barkley This is a hotly debated topic that often divides opinion, and I think every student thinks about this and asks, “why don’t they teach us about important topics, like how to make money and how to manage it? Or about how to manage time, how to be patient, critically thinking and […]
Opinion: Independence Celebrations Amid Inequality
Stephanus Pombili While Namibia’s older generation perceives the country’s 34 years of independence as a significant milestone, the younger generation, born after 1989, questions the relevance of Independence Day amidst ongoing socio-economic challenges. In an independent Namibia, poverty, unemployment, inequality, landlessness, and homelessness persist, affecting millions of Namibians. The stark reality includes over […]
Namibia in Talks with Potential Buyers for Green Ammonia
By: Justicia Shipena Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, has revealed ongoing talks with potential buyers for Namibia’s green hydrogen during the recently concluded 10th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) in Germany. Under the theme “Accelerating the Global Energy Transition,” the conference brought together ministers and high-ranking delegations from over 75 countries to […]