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Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) last month commenced with the Okashandja–Olweege pilot project, which is scheduled to run for six months until June this year. The objectives of the pilot programme are in line with upgrading Namibia’s water delivery infrastructure, and include smart metering technology, automated billing systems, infrastructure upgrades and digital payment platforms. Specifically, the...
Commuters and consumers have to brace themselves when the petrol price increases by 42 cents per litre, and diesel goes up by N$1.20 per litre on Wednesday. These significant increases are sure to set in motion a domino effect that will impact prices of most items, from transport fares to bread. The mines and energy...
Despite consistently being one of the world’s top producers of uranium, Namibia still suffers from a severe power deficit by depending mainly on hydropower and purchasing electricity from neighbouring countries that are themselves facing severe shortages. This strategy has worked thus far but is clearly unsustainable and evidently overlooks the massive potential of uranium as...
Ineos vehicles are rapidly becoming a sought-after brand on the global stage, making notable inroads in some of the world’s toughest markets. Inspired by the original Land Rover Defender of the 1980s, Ineos’ flagship the Grenadier is about as no-frills as a premium SUV can be and what’s more, the concept for these amazing vehicles...
The low supply of rental properties in Windhoek is wreaking havoc on the local property market. The low supply is exacerbated by slow land delivery for new residential units, the exorbitant cost of living, and an influx of new inhabitants. A seasoned estate agent said the situation is driving some Windhoek residents to temporarily opt...
While much-anticipated clean energy is yet to be produced at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village, the project has started harvesting its first cucumbers and is on track to produce more vegetables throughout the rest of the year. In fact, vegetable production is an integral aspect of the ambitious project on the fringes of the desolate...
Namibian and South African authorities seized millions of dollars from eight Namibian bank accounts linked to alleged illegal coal mining in the Carolina area of South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. More than N$52.5 million was confiscated which authorities say were the proceeds of, or were used to engage in illegal mining. The seizure was made by...
Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) says its fallen former senior protection officer Francis Eiseb “valiantly and bravely” defended Namdia diamonds as he attempted to fend off robbers over the weekend. This tragically led to Eiseb being killed on duty by the robbers. “We extend our most heartfelt and deepest condolences to Mr Eiseb’s wife, children, grandchildren...
As Donald Trump is inaugurated today for his second term, a local investment expert believes the USA’s economic policies, particularly Trump’s protectionist trade stance, are likely to negatively impact Namibia and Southern Africa as a whole. This is as the World Bank (WB) has cautioned that Trump’s proposed trade tariffs could potentially have worldwide economic...
Edgar Brandt Edward Mumbuu A brazen diamond robbery at Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) early on Saturday evening and involving what is suspected to be the company’s largest-ever consignment of precious stones received, has resulted in two fatalities and two arrests. Although the figure could not be independently verified, a person with intricate knowledge of the...