Lahja Nashuuta Namibiab ǁHûidi ǂHôamāǂuide Mûǂams !Nurib !nâ-i ge ra !nurihe, ǁhûidi !aroma di ǂgiǂgo!nande ra ūhâ ǂnûdi ǁanǂgāsabena !hūb a ǂhabase ǂanǂans mâsib !nân ǀkharaǀkharana a mûsa !khaisa. ǂHôamāǂuidi di Ombudsmani, John Nakutab ge koasa ǂhôamāǂui!khaiga ge mā, mîb geresen ǁîna hoaǁae ǁhûi-aona ǂhôan ǀgapise ra ūhâ, ǁhûidi ǂnamipe ra !gû mâsin ǂnamipe in...
Government, through the agriculture ministry, will establish small-scale agricultural processing facilities in all 14 regions of the country, line minister Calle Schlettwein recently announced. This was shared during the launch of the Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-Food Sector (STAS) and the signing of the Namibian Comprehensive African Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP) Compact in...
To some, food self-sufficiency and food security may seem to be the same. However, these are two different phrases, with food self-sufficiency being an enabler of food security. Food self-sufficiency refers to the reliance on own production to meet or satisfy daily food consumption, rather than purchasing or importing from elsewhere. Moreover, food self-sufficiency is...
Namibia National Farmers Union (NNFU) president Adolf Muremi says farmers cannot achieve production efficiency due to production, distribution, access and climate change challenges. Speaking at the recent launch of the Strategy for the Transformation of the Agriculture Sector (STAS), he said the challenges include bush encroachment, which reduces grazing capacity and limits underground water. Further...
LONDON – Bitcoin soared to a new record high on Sunday, as traders bet that DonaldTrump’s return to the White House will be good for the cryptocurrency. The digital currency passed US$80 000 for the first time in its history shortly after 12h00. It has been rising since Republican candidate Trump won last Tuesday’s US...
It has been 34 years since Namibia gained independence through the barrel of the gun, after which independence the country has transformed into one of Africa’s best democracies. This has become possible because of espoused national values and ideals that are entrenched in the preamble of the Namibian Constitution. However, these values and ideals need...
In recent years, if you questioned Christians on who they will vote for, many could ignore you or dismiss your question as profanity. Since independence, from 1990 to the current indescribable years of hostilities and political differences among Christians, most, if not all Namibian Christians, have a rich legacy of political engagement, dating back to...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibians living abroad are expected to cast their votes during the special voting exercise scheduled for tomorrow, 13 November 2024, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced. Polling stations will open from 07h00 to 21h00 inside the country as well as at Namibian diplomatic missions abroad. ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua said the...
The renowned Ombazu and Eraka festival, which celebrates the Ovaherero people’s unique heritage, is set to take place this weekend at Okozonduzu in the Okakarara Constituency. Since 2018, the festival has featured various cultural events such as traditional dances, music, storytelling and food stalls, providing an in-depth understanding of Ovaherero culture. The festival has previously...
Iuze Mukube Winning is not something that comes easily. One can only get close to winning by investing time and effort. Thus, it becomes especially frustrating to lose what you have worked so hard for. A disheartened Saresh Tangi Lomboleni claimed he won over N$60 000 on a gambling site, while Opheni Mwayanale claimed a...