Tesla Energy Solutions Managing Director Elron Awase has encouraged the use of electric vehicles (EVs) to ensure the reduction of carbon emissions. He was speaking during the City of Windhoek’s Zero Emissions Week, which ended over the weekend. The campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of adopting clean energy solutions. Some of the key considerations […]
Although global oil prices have increased, local motorists will not pay extra for fuel in October. Local prices for both petrol and diesel grades remain unchanged. Petrol will maintain its price at N$20.37 per litre, diesel 50ppm will remain at N$19.92 per litre, while diesel 10ppm will still cost motorists N$20.02 per litre. The National […]
B2Gold Namibia and NamPower have launched the first solar wheeling project at Maxwell Farm south of Otjiwarongo, aimed at redefining how clean power is generated, distributed, and utilised. B2 Gold Namibia country manager, John Roos, says the project reaffirms the mine’s commitment to sustainability and energy innovation that ensures renewable power in supporting Namibia’s energy […]
The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, officially launched the Retirewise booklet in Windhoek. An initiative by the Financial Literacy Initiative aims to enhance financial literacy and promote long-term financial well-being for all retirees. The Retirewise booklet is more than just a publication. It is a guiding tool for empowerment, designed to help Namibians make sustainable, […]
Namibia is preparing to review its first Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan to develop a stronger second one. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking during the annual Women, Peace and Security Ministerial Focal Points Network session at the UN headquarters, co-chaired by Japan and Norway. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah informed the session that the first […]
Botswana’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Phemelo Rankoro, says the duties of a commissioner go beyond diplomacy and include facilitating trade. Rankoro made the remarks during a visit to Namibia’s textile company, Dinapama. Namibia and Botswana have long enjoyed strong bilateral relations, rooted in shared history, culture, and economic cooperation. “And as the Botswana High Commission […]
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s (MICT) Director for Print Media Affairs has warned that if nations are not well prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) could become a danger. Speaking at the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa in Windhoek, Frans Nghitila expressed concern that AI tools […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has cautioned against the use of unilateral coercive measures, saying they should not be used to undermine sovereign states. Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for an end to sanctions imposed on Cuba, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela. “We call for an end to the continued illegal […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on member states to uphold the principles of the United Nations Charter. In her maiden address to the UN General Assembly, she reaffirmed Namibia’s support for promoting peace, security, and human rights worldwide. Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the importance of multilateral cooperation in tackling urgent global challenges such as climate change and […]
Erongo Governor Nathalia |Goagoses has said the national census should be seen not only as numbers but as a call to action on complex and developmental issues. |Goagoses made this statement during the 2023 Erongo Census Region Profile launch at Swakopmund. The governor said data is a rich and valuable resource that will help Namibians […]
