UNITED NATIONS – Opponents of deep-sea mining suffered a serious setback on Friday when they failed to take a first step towards an international moratorium on the controversial practice. Until now, those in favour of such mining – which would deliver minerals key to the green transition but with a potentially high environmental cost –...
Green industrialisation is expected to establish a new growth trajectory for Namibia by addressing current structural challenges. This emerging industry is expected to deliver high-skill jobs, increased productivity, create new markets, attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and position Namibia as a climate leader. This course of action is contained in a document titled; “A blueprint...
Namibia should focus on strengthening its domestic fuel stocks to prepare for any eventuality in the face of persistently volatile international oil markets. The mines and energy ministry last week emphasised the need to strengthen the domestic shock absorption capacity “at this point” as it continues to closely monitor oil market developments, while protecting Namibian...
Vice President (VP) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged Namibian businesspeople to be prepared to play their role in ensuring the country reaps the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA). AfCFTA is the world’s largest free trade area, bringing together the 55 countries of the African Union, and eight regional economic communities. The...
South African Afro pop group Mafikizolo is heading to Namibia after a fruitful team-up and caucus by Amorlamor Promotions, Events Solutions and Kasi Vibe Namibia, andthey will be performing in Windhoek on 16 August. The classic Emlanjeni hitmakers have stood the test of time. Their career in the music industry spans over two decades. The...
Conductor Manuel Sasindere led his choir from the Christian Youth Ministry to victory at the Shabbach Clash Choir Competition on Saturday, and earned a cash prize of N$1500 and afloating trophy. The competition was aimed at uplifting the spirits of the youth, showcasing three competing choirs, after three others withdrew from the contest. The inaugural...
A response to Bonifatius Uugwangwa’s ‘The future of English in the Omusati region’ One of the significances of academic discourse is that it enables us to exchange views and ideas about pertinent issues affecting our societies and, in the end, find solutions to these issues. This article is a response to the views expressed by...
Protecting land offers numerous environmental benefits. Conserving land and open space can provide habitat for native plants and animals, and enhance ecosystem services. Landowners can protect their land from development through a conservation easement or land donation. An easement limits the type of development allowed on the property so that its existing character can be...
KATIMA MULILO – Notorious Namibian fugitive Mutolwa Masule, commonly known as Nine, was reportedly shot and killed by the Zambian police on Wednesday night after he tried to escape from lawful custody. He has been on the run for over three months after he and 11 trial-awaiting inmates escaped from lawful custody at Katima...
ONGWEDIVA- Namibian Police chief Joseph Shikongo has ordered traffic officers to stop hiding police vehicles in the bushes along highways, and jumping onto the road to stop speeding motorists. “Is that the way to go? Why would you hide the traffic vehicle? Sometimes traffic officers are not even putting on reflectors, which is dangerous,” he...