Oryx Properties has announced its interim financial results for the six months ended 31 December 2024. Chief financial officer Francis Heunis stated that “the group delivered strong results in the first half of 2025 and remains well positioned to meet its 2025 corporate strategy. Positive rental reversions, a 63% improvement in commercial vacancies and an...
The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Namibia, in partnership with the industrialisation and trade ministry and the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI), officially handed over advanced laboratory equipment to the NSI. The handover took place on 13 February 2025 at the NSI Testing and Inspection Centre in Walvis Bay. The high-profile event was graced...
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank have jointly announced a groundbreaking initiative that promises to reshape Africa’s energy landscape and accelerate green industrialisation. With the AfDB committing US$18.2 billion (about N$330 billion) and the World Bank pledging up to US$40 billion (about N$725 billion) in financing, this ambitious endeavour is poised to...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – The Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West region successfully harvested 300 tonnes of potatoes in January this year, farm manager Maxwell Nghidinwa said. “We received our potato seeds from South Africa, and are busy treating them. We want to start planting the second cycle of about 10 to 13 hectares...
Lahja Nashuuta Auleria Wakudumo Private individuals, State-owned enterprises, government institutions and local authorities have been asked to honour their financial commitments to the Namibia Water Corporation. NamWater is owed a cumulative N$2.4 billion, of which N$889 million is from accounts owed by local authorities. The entity is not considering writing off any debt. Speaking to...
ONGWEDIVA – The number of learners who fell pregnant last year in the Ohangwena region dropped to 681, compared to the previous three years, all to the credit of Life Skills teachers. The region has notoriously gained popularity for high pregnancies among teenagers, particularly those of school-going age. The latest figures were revealed by Ohangwena...
OSHAKATI – Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said the gift of vision is one of the most essential aspects of human health and well-being. This is because the ability to see influences every sphere of life, from education and employment to social interactions and economic opportunities. He was speaking during the inauguration of a new...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – Urban and Rural Development executive director Nghidinua Daniel last week handed over 64 houses that were constructed by the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) at Ondangwa’s Extension 25. During the event, he said the exorbitant cost of housing has made owning one a pipedream for many in the middle- and low-income brackets. ...
ONYAANYA – Director of the Oshikoto Regional Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture Aletta Eises said the region was rated number one nationally in grade 11 last year, despite facing significant infrastructural challenges. Speaking at the regional performance enhancement awards ceremony at Uukule Secondary School on Friday, she acknowledged the region’s struggles, including a lack...
A 14-year-old girl was reportedly raped at Okahandja’s dumping site in the Nau-Aib location in the early hours of Saturday, while on her way home. The incident happened around 03h00 when the girl was approached by a known suspect. He reportedly took her to the dumping site area, where he forcefully had sexual intercourse with...