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Mushemi wamubiteleli ulengiwa lilimo ze 25
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Mushemi wamubiteleli ulengiwa lilimo ze 25

Yene ili mupokola nalengilwe lilimo zemashumi amabeli kazeketalizoho ki Khuta ye Pahami ya Windoko viki yefelile, kakubitelela mwana hae wakuipepela yanana ni lilimo zelishumi kazeketalizoho. Claudia Claasen nalengile muuna walilimo ze 54, yasa konwi kutungululwa kabaka la kubukeleza siezwa, lilimo zelishumi kazelobapeli za kubitelela, ni zesupile zakufosa ni membala walubasi. Claasen natolokile kezo ya kubitelela...

Maticele ba Tsumkwe basapila mwa matente 
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Maticele ba Tsumkwe basapila mwa matente 

Kasamulaho alilimo zepeli kulatelela piho ya New Era kuamana ni sililo sa maticele mwa silalanda sa Tsumkwe babahapelezwa kulobala mwa matente, mayemo abona hasika cinca. Maticele bazwelapili kutalimana ni butata bwa kazazi bwa kupila mwa maino anaikahela. Kamutala ticele yomuñwi upila mwa tente yeshwile zipu. Mwakweli ya Muyana 2022, New Era nepotezi sikolo sesi fumaneha...

COP29: TotalEnergies, bp, Equinor and Shell to increase access to energy
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COP29: TotalEnergies, bp, Equinor and Shell to increase access to energy

TotalEnergies, BP, Equinor and Shell have commitment to invest in support of UN Sustainable Development Goal 7 (UN SDG7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.  The four energy majors have come up with a US$500 million joint investment commitment, intended to create positive energy access for people...

Bank of Namibia scoops tech award
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Bank of Namibia scoops tech award

The Bank of Namibia has been named the winner of the Pioneer Award at the 2024 Central Banking FinTech & RegTech Global Awards, held in Mexico City on 13 November 2024.  This prestigious accolade recognises central banks, regulators or supervisors that made outstanding contributions in leveraging cutting-edge technology for the public good. The award was...

NamPower embarks on biomass power plant
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NamPower embarks on biomass power plant

Heather Erdmann The groundbreaking ceremony for Nampower’s 40 megawatts’ biomass power plant took place on Thursday.  The development is Namibia’s first biomass power-generation station.  It is being constructed near the Otjikoto substation outside Tsumeb.  The commercial operation date of the power station is set for the first quarter of 2027. Nampower approved a total project...

Infrastructure investments key to beneficiation ambition
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Infrastructure investments key to beneficiation ambition

Namibia is taking significant steps to enhance its mineral beneficiation strategy.  The aim is to create much-needed local jobs, and increase the value derived from rich natural resources.  However, for the country to successfully implement this strategy and effectively process the minerals it mines, substantial investments in infrastructure are essential.  This means Namibia requires improvements...

Anyolo made the nation proud – Karuaihe-Upi
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Anyolo made the nation proud – Karuaihe-Upi

Miss Universe Namibia Prisca Anyolo graced the stage at the 73rd Miss Universe pageant in Mexico on Saturday. Miss Namibia Organisation CEO Umbi Karuaihe-Upi expressed immense pride in Anyolo’s performance.  She highlighted her exceptional preparation, both emotional and physical, and her ability to hold grace and poise among the 125-strong contestants. “We are happy, as...

A night of comedy with political punchlines
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A night of comedy with political punchlines

The Windhoek Comedy Festival (WCF) and Comedy Hour are set to present a Namibian election-themed comedy show in Windhoek this weekend. The event, scheduled to take place at the Village Opera House on 24 November, is anticipated to deliver an evening filled with humour and laughter.  The show promises to deliver sharp political humour in...

Opinion – Reimaging win-win in development: China’s impact on Africa’s renaissance
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Opinion – Reimaging win-win in development: China’s impact on Africa’s renaissance

The Chinese embassy in Namibia nominated me to attend a seminar on Chinese Modernisation and African Development, which took place in the East China province of Anhui from 29 October to 6 November 2024. China’s successes in its modernisation At this pivotal moment, the world community is confronted with opposing viewpoints on modernisation, development and...

Swapo promises N$85bn for job-creation … intends creating 5 000 jobs in five years
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Swapo promises N$85bn for job-creation … intends creating 5 000 jobs in five years

Swapo Party vice president and presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the party will channel N$85 billion towards job-creation and tackle youth unemployment in the country over a period of five years, once it retains power. “Comrades, we are going to create jobs… Youth unemployment remains a real challenge. The high rate of youth unemployment is...