The US government has handed over 14 metric tonnes of ready-to-use therapeutic food to the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The donation comes against the backdrop of a report on integrated Food Security Phase Classification, which suggests that one in five Namibians goes to bed on a regular basis on a hungry stomach. At […]
The Executive Director of the Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL), Jane Olwoch, said green hydrogen is the way to combat climate change in Namibia in the future. Dr. Olwoch said this at a Research Dissemination Meeting with SASSCAL Regional Tipping Points in Southern Africa, held in Windhoek […]
Churches are called upon to demonstrate their commitment to social and economic justice and service to the people, remove obstacles between people, advance justice and peace, and protect the integrity of creation. This was highlighted during a public lecture on how the church can improve, make a difference in the world, and play a role […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise, Iipumbu Shiimi, says the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a high-ambition trade agreement with a comprehensive scope that includes critical areas such as digital trade and investment protection. Shiimi said this during the 30th World Customs Organisation East and Southern Africa Governing Meeting held at Swakopmund. […]
NamPower is set to commence a more than N$2 billion 40-megawatt biomass power station in Otjikoto, near Tsumeb. The national power provider signed an agreement with the implementers and funders in Windhoek. The first and largest Otjikoto Biomass Power Station will generate electricity by the combustion of wood chips from encroacher bush, which will be […]
The Fishrot case has taken another significant turn, with High Court Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo denying the application for leave to appeal against his earlier decision not to recuse himself. Nigel van Wyk, one of the accused, had sought to appeal the decision, but Judge Chinhengo ruled that the application was not compliant with the […]
There is a need to find a balance between meeting the needs of the people and protecting the planet as the world moves towards an energy transition. These were the sentiments shared by the Minister of Mines and Energy during a public discussion on Optimising Economic Returns from critical minerals held in Windhoek. Energy transitioning […]
In a bid to address challenges like poor school performance and ill discipline among learners, a group of retired academics and other community members of Otjombinde Constituency have formed a ‘technical education committee’ to deal with these matters. Speaking at Talismanus in the Otjombinde Constituency, Chairperson of the Committee, Jefta Tjozongoro, stressed that they are […]
The Cabinet has approved proposed amendments to the Electoral Act of 2014 to allow public servants to be eligible for political positions. The amendment provides that public servants can take leave from their employment when they are nominated by their political parties to be members of the National Assembly. It further provides for such members […]
The National Assembly has condemned the continued listing of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism by the US, arguing it undermines Cuba’s contributions to international peace and security. On April 16, 2024, the National Assembly passed a resolution urging the US to delist Cuba. The resolution highlights Namibia’s solidarity with Cuba, condemns the unfounded […]
