Pinehas Pinehas The Office of the Labour Commissioner facilitated a consultative engagement in Windhoek on Monday to announce Cabinet’s approval, in principle, for the commission’s autonomy. This autonomous operation is still subject to consultation with social partners and key stakeholders. At the event, labour deputy minister Hafeni Ndemula justified advocacy for the autonomy of the...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and One Economy Foundation (ONE) have signed a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (SCPA) to drive sustainable economic growth, youth empowerment and community development in Namibia. This groundbreaking collaboration reflects both organisations’ commitment to promoting equality, and creating socio-economic opportunities for underrepresented groups, particularly the youth, women and rural entrepreneurs....
OTJIWARONGO – PyroNam, a subsidiary of the German company PyroCCS GmbH, is on a mission to establish 50 biochar plants in Namibia by 2030. If successful, this would significantly contribute to carbon capture and improving soil health. Biochar, a stable form of charcoal produced from biomass, offers long-term carbon storage and enhances agricultural productivity by...
It is exactly 267 days since His Excellency Dr Nangolo Mbumba took over as Namibia’s fourth President, in the letter and spirit of Article 29(4) (a) and Article 34, of the globe-famed and envied Supreme Law of the Republic of Namibia. The swearing-in rolled out against shivers of the backdrop of national and international tears...
Namibian beef exports to China have experienced significant growth, hitting the N$60 million per annum mark. This is according to the latest data shared by the trade ministry. It underscores the deepening trade relationship between Namibia and China. “Namibian beef exports increased to over N$59.92 million in 2023, up from N$50.02 million in 2022. This...
High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele yesterday ruled in favour of politician Job Amupanda that there will be no costs order in the main trial over the removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence. Amupanda lodged a court application to remove the 1896 fence, describing it as a stark reminder of Apartheid and a blemish on Namibia’s...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has challenged the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) over a purported lack of transparency around the ballot printing tender. The IPPR said if the amount the commission spent on the tender is juxtaposed to what it had budgeted in its annual procurement plan, it becomes evident...
Uncertainty reigned once more in the National Assembly as no quorum could be established for the tabling of the mid-term budget yesterday. National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi described the situation as “unbearable” two days in a row. The Speaker also expressed disappointment over the general conduct of parliamentarians, which often results in sessions starting late,...
NCAMAGORO – Safety and security minister Albert Kawana officially inaugurated a police station at Ncamagoro village in Kavango West. The construction of the prefabricated facility started in February 2023 and was completed in June 2024. It was constructed at a cost of N$15.6 million. Kawana said, the government is committed to ensuring that all...
Auleria Wakudumo The University of Namibia (Unam), through the Nourishing Spaces project (NCD), handed over materials worth over N$170 000 to the Evululuko community gardening project. The materials were handed over by the university’s representative, Ndeyapo Nickanor. She said Unam decided to donate to the community as a way of mitigating issues related to unhealthy diets...