Spatial data, also known as geographical data, plays a crucial role as it provides vital insights into various sectors, helping policymakers understand the geographical distribution of people, resources, and activities within the country. The Namibian Statistics Agency, in partnership with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) and various stakeholders, held a National Spatial […]
Erongo Red donated oxygen concentrators to three state hospitals to reduce the scarcity of such equipment in the region. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it was discovered that state hospitals in the Erongo Region desperately needed oxygen concentrators to treat patients. According to the Erongo Red Chief Executive Officer, Tino !Hanabeb, the state facilities ended up […]
The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, has called for the prioritising of local communities to ensure they benefit from the green hydrogen and oil and gas developments near Lüderitz. !Nawases-Taeyele made the call while officiating the Lüderitz Stakeholders Conference held at the southern harbour town. The two-day conference aims to foster collaboration […]
Namibia has raised over N$1.7 million for its national pavilion for the upcoming 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). In a media statement from the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF), it says the sponsorship will enhance Namibia’s visibility at COP29, facilitating engagement with global stakeholders and […]
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) is not yet out of the woods, despite a N$1.9 billion lifeline from the government last year to get out of its financial troubles, including paying its creditors. NAMCOR’s interim managing director, Ebson Uanguta, highlighted that the company has put in place strategies and policies to address its […]
