RUNDU – The management of Sikondo Green Scheme has expressed gratitude for the way in which the agriculture ministry has invested in the green schemes over the past two years. Maxwell Nghidinua, the green scheme manager, made the statement following the visit by President Nangolo Mbumba and minister of agriculture Calle Schlettwein to the green...
SHADIKONGORO – Impressed by the production capacity, technology and operational efficiency at the Shadikongoro irrigation project, President Nangolo Mbumba is convinced that Namibia has no reason to import basic foods at such a high rate. He made this observation during his recent visit to government’sShadikongoro irrigation project in the Mukwe constituency, Kavango East region. “We...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) hosted a public hearing in Windhoek last week to discuss two crucial topics shaping the domestic digital and communications landscape. These are Quality of Service (QoS) standards for telecommunications and broadcasting services, and the Spectrum Assignment Strategy for the period 2025 to 2027. Key stakeholders attended the public...
BAKU – The UN’s climate chief yesterday told countries at the deadlocked COP29 summit to “cut the theatrics”, as pressure mounts on G20 leaders to deliver a breakthrough. As the UN climate talks limp into a second week in Azerbaijan, the world is no closer to a financial deal for poorer countries that will determine...
The Bank of Namibia hosted a high-level meeting of the Common Monetary Area (CMA) Central Bank governors in Windhoek on 15 November 2024. The meeting was hosted by Bank of Namibia governor Johannes !Gawaxab. It brought together South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago, Central Bank of Lesotho governor Emmanuel Letete and Central Bank of...
Rudolf Gaiseb Namibia’s exports to Türkiye fell from N$48.69 million in 2023 to N$35.10 million in 2024, representing a 38.7% decrease. The main cause of this decline has been attributed to a 78% drop in wood and charcoal exports from N$49 million in 2023 to N$26 million in 2024. “Namibia’s exports to Türkiye increased slightly...
The Namibian National Assembly and Presidential elections are fast approaching, and the nation finds itself at a political crossroads. On one hand, there is a call for change, citizens yearning for a departure from decades of one-party dominance, seeking fresh voices in governance. On the other, some prefer continuity, valuing stability over unpredictability. As Namibia...
Both Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) are crucial in a child’s life, and they are closely linked. However, they focus on different aspects of a child’s growth and learning. Firstly, it is important to understand the terminologies, and then their roles. Early childhood development is the stage of development that occurs...
TSUMKWE – For decades, the Ju/’hoansi San in the Tsumkwe area have traditionally relied on hunting and gathering for survival. However, the introduction of trophy hunting operations, which cull wild animals like elephants, alongside the worsening effects of climate change, has dramatically altered their way of life. Today, some community members have turned to gardening...
Angola and Namibia have taken a gigantic leap towards energy cooperation by signing the implementation agreement for the Baynes Binational Hydropower Project in Windhoek yesterday. This ambitious project aims to generate electricity by 2031, with both countries set to benefit from approximately half of the plant’s capacity, which is estimated at 860 megawatts. The project,...