The recently launched Namibia Land Cover Classification Standard and National Infrastructure Atlas will enable the government and institutions to make informed decisions on infrastructure development around the country. Namibia has been without a legislated uniform land cover management system since independence. The statistics at the regional and municipal levels are incompatible and inconsistent. Therefore, the […]
In a bid to address the issues surrounding small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Namibia, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Maximalliant Katjimune tabled a motion aimed at investigating bottlenecks hindering SME financing in the country. The motion, according to Katjimune, seeks to unlock greater access and economic potential within this vital sector of the economy. […]
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) continues to bring services closer to the people, and residents of Outapi and surrounding areas now have service at their doorsteps. The growth of the Omusati Region and Outapi, among others, is attributed to institutions such as the GIPF, which has heeded the call for decentralisation and set up […]
The Hambukushu Community in the Kavango East Region’s Mukwe Constituency is against the designation of a Khwe Chief at Bwabwata National Park. This comes after the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, approved the appointment of a Khwe Chief. In a letter dated March 8, 2024, the Urban and Rural Development Minister wrote […]
The Director General of the National Planning Commission and Chairperson of the Green Hydrogen Council, Obeth Kandjoze, detailed how Namibia spent the €40 million Germany provided last year for the development of the green hydrogen industry in the country. Speaking at the Green Hydrogen Symposium in Windhoek, Kandjoze said that €5 million was set aside […]
Green hydrogen has made a significant impact in Namibia, and the results of investments made towards this ambitious project can already be seen. These were the sentiments expressed by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Natalia |Goagoses, at the Green Hydrogen Symposium. Since 2022, over 180 students have benefited from the Namibia […]
Water levels in various dams across the country continue to decrease despite good rains recorded in some parts over the weekend. The weekly dam bulletin released by NamWater on Monday shows water levels in most dams dropped by 1% this week compared to last week. The Hardap Dam decreased from 12.2% last week to 11.7% […]
Environment, Forestry, and Tourism Executive Director Teofilus Nghitila says they are working on making Namibia attractive again for international conferences and other meetings. Nghitila made these remarks at the ministry’s planning session for their quarter review and compilation of the Annual Management Plan for 2024–2025. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism still needs to […]
Street vendors in Grootfontein are calling on their municipality to fast-track the construction of an open market to allow them to flourish in their businesses. The vendors of Grootfontein have been in desperate need of an open market for years, as selling on the streets is not conducive. From time to time, the municipality would […]
Kavango East Governor, Bonifatius Wakadumo is passionate about setting up small-scale agriculture projects along the Kavango river to ensure house-hold food security.
