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Rossing Foundation to Invest N$2.4 Million in School Textbooks
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Rossing Foundation has committed N$2.4 million to provide science-related textbooks and learning materials to 18 schools across the country in this year. The first tranche of this commitment, totaling N$782,908, was recently distributed to three schools in the Kunene, Omusati, and Ohangwena Regions. Maria Immanuel, the Foundation’s Community Liaison […]
Opinion: Trends for African telcos in 2024
By: Louis Avenant Africa’s vibrant telco sector is set for a bumper year in 2024 as it expands operations and broadens service offerings to meet the needs of an increasingly digital-savvy customer base. Industry projections estimate the African telco sector will grow by US$ 2.24 billion between 2020 and 2024, with longer-term […]
Ministry Refutes TotalEnergies ‘Shareholder’s’ Corruption Claims
Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Mines and Energy has strongly refuted allegations of corruption and favouritism in the country’s energy sector related to the handling of oil and gas exploration licences. This follows a letter, purportedly from a TotalEnergies shareholder and addressed to the company’s Chairman and CEO, Patrick Pouyanne, which implicated key […]
Extreme Heat Threatens Crops in Kavango East/West Region
Annakleta Haikera Subsistence farmers in the Kavango East/West region have expressed concerns that the week-long heatwave they have been grappling with could cause irreparable damage to their crops. Despite receiving good rainfall over the past few months, the two Kavango regions have been experiencing an unusual increase in temperature over the past week […]
Alarming Rise in Cholera Cases Grips SADC Region…member states told to take urgent action against virus
Hertha Ekandjo Five SADC member states are grappling with ongoing cholera outbreaks, contributing to a staggering 73% of reported cases across Africa following the virus’ resurgence globally. Last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the global resurgence of cholera as a Grade 3 emergency, which requires a comprehensive response at national, regional, and […]
Black Gold: Boon, Boom or Bust?
Helena Mboti Namibia’s oil discoveries have been a source of optimism for the future trajectory of the economy. Yet with great excitement comes caution, as other countries’ experiences internationally, provide stark lessons on the double-edged sword of oil riches. Namibia stands at a crossroads – with a choice between leveraging the potential windfalls sustainably or […]
Opinion: Driving Innovation Through Employee Creativity
Rikus Grobler Bottom-up innovation is all about flipping the traditional approach to innovation on its head. Instead of the big ideas coming from the top echelons of a company, they bubble up from the frontline employees. These are the folks who deal with the processes, products, services, and customers daily, and they’re often brimming with […]
Long-Term Affordability Challenges to Persist in the Housing Market
Justicia Shipena In its latest House Price Index report, the First National Bank (FNB) has signalled concerns over long-term housing affordability challenges that are expected to persist, further impacting the housing market. Additionally, the bank anticipates a modest reduction in interest rates, contributing to the overall constrained conditions in the property sector. “The […]
Rising Concerns over Cervical Cancer in Namibia
Jeremiah Joseph The Ministry of Health and Social Services has raised alarms over the rising number of cervical cancer cases in the country with over 130 women reportedly dying from the disease annually. According to the Ministry, about 236 Namibia women are diagnosed with cervical cancer annually Health’s Deputy Minister Esther Muinjangue emphasised […]
O&L Leisure Unveils Luxury Fleet at Mokuti Etosha
Staff Writer O&L Leisure has unveiled an impressive fleet of premium Land Cruisers at Mokuti Etosha, marking a strategic move to offer exclusive nature-based experiences in line with its new premium positioning. Sven Thieme, O&L’s Executive Chairman and Acting Managing Director, provided insights into the initiative, emphasising that investments in premium products go beyond […]