Year: 2025

Home 2025
Omapya monooli ga ponokelwa kokapuka
Post

Omapya monooli ga ponokelwa kokapuka

Aanafaalama yomomapya oya ti nonando ya nyanyudhwa komuloka omwaanawa sho ya ningi omimvo ya taalela ondjala, okapuka oka ponokele iikunomwa nokuyonagula omapya gawo. Ookansela ya yooloka yokiikandjohogololo mbyoka ya ningi iihakanwa yokapuka miitopolwa yokonooli oya fatulula kutya okapuka hoka oka nika oshiponga ko ohaka li oshilya taka endelele unene ethimbo lyuusiku shi vulithe ethimbo lyomutenya. ...

Short Story – The shepherd 
Post

Short Story – The shepherd 

The handclapping clouds floating over Rakutuka’s head blew puffs of air against the microwaving sun. Then the woollen-sandals man tiptoed behind the cream and red cows. He raised a shepherd’s stick, and the cows galloped towards the feathery grass. Rakuu’s sling pinched his hips while fixing a fin-like arrow over the bowstrings. Suddenly, cupful raindrops...

Visually-impaired student gets tuition funding
Post

Visually-impaired student gets tuition funding

The Rossing Foundation recently handed over a full scholarship valued at N$200 000 to a visually- impaired second-year Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) student, Amy Andrew.  The scholarship, which includes tuition fees, a laptop with the required software, custom bioptic telescope glasses with a portable magnifier and an internship, underscores the foundation’s commitment...

Leonardville youth optimistic about mining activities
Post

Leonardville youth optimistic about mining activities

The youth of Leonardville, a village in the Omaheke region, are optimistic about the prospect of various opportunities that come with an operational mine in the area, despite concerns about environmental hazards.  Headspring Investments, a subsidiary company of Uranium One, is set to open a mine in the village. Ebson Khariseb, the chairperson of the...

ICCR: Shaping academic and professional growth 
Post

ICCR: Shaping academic and professional growth 

Namibia and other foreign holders of the Indian Council for Cultural Relations’ (ICCR) scholarship praised the entity for the opportunity to enhance their academic and professional careers.  One of the recipients, Wilka Shonghela, said the scholarship played a crucial role in her life by empowering and providing her with access to high-quality education in India. ...

Critical Minerals aim to unlock continent’s potential 
Post

Critical Minerals aim to unlock continent’s potential 

The Critical Minerals Africa Group (CMAG), the advocacy group seeking to foster deeper relations between Africa and global markets, and put Africa at the heart of international discussions surrounding critical mineral’s policy, is proud to have co-hosted a side-event with the Africa Finance Corporation at the Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Chaired...

New report highlights Africa’s strengthening economic growth
Post

New report highlights Africa’s strengthening economic growth

Africa’s economic performance is showing signs of improvement but remains vulnerable to global shocks, according to the 2025 Macroeconomic Performance and Outlook (MEO) report released by the African Development Bank on Friday. The report, unveiled on the sidelines of the 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly in Addis Ababa, projects real GDP growth...

TotalEnergies, allies to drive Africa’s clean energy 
Post

TotalEnergies, allies to drive Africa’s clean energy 

United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) clean energy leader Masdar, the decarbonisation arm of 2PointZero EPointZero and TotalEnergies, have signed a Framework for Action (FFA).  The agreement will drive access to clean energy in emerging markets and developing economies in Africa and Asia. 2PointZero is a transformational global investment platform. The agreement follows UAE president Sheikh Mohamed...

Visa-free movement crucial for Africa’s economic integration
Post

Visa-free movement crucial for Africa’s economic integration

On the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit, African leaders discussed obstacles to the continent’s economic integration, underscoring visa-free movement to reduce illegal migration and strengthen official travel channels. The high-level dialogue, convened by the African Development Bank Group and the African Union Commission alongside the AU Summit, brought together trade ministers and business...

ECB concerned about lack of subsidy claims  …as electricity distributors claimed only N$90m for relief
Post

ECB concerned about lack of subsidy claims  …as electricity distributors claimed only N$90m for relief

Responding to a massive public outcry on the persistent increase in electricity tariffs, government last year lent a much-needed helping hand and provided N$365 million subsidy for 2024/25. This injection of capital relief was intended to ease the rapidly-escalating cost of living for struggling Namibians.  However, Electricity Control Board CEO Robert Kahimise yesterday disclosed that...