ETUNDA – In a groundbreaking leap for agriculture, northern Namibia is stepping into the spotlight with its very first grape harvest. This remarkable feat proves that even the harshest climates can yield sweet success. The Otjimbele Agriculture Project, led by CEO Carlos Lertxundi, is not just cultivating grapes. It is sowing the seeds of...
OTJIWARONGO – PyroNam, a subsidiary of the German company PyroCCS GmbH, is on a mission to establish 50 biochar plants in Namibia by 2030. If successful, this would significantly contribute to carbon capture and improving soil health. Biochar, a stable form of charcoal produced from biomass, offers long-term carbon storage and enhances agricultural productivity by...
The Northern Regional Electricity Distribution Company (Nored), which supplies electricity to 90 000 customers in eight northern regions, is taking significant steps to address financial losses caused by underbilling and illegal connections. Recent audits have revealed alarming figures that highlight the urgency of these initiatives. In an audit of large power users, Nored discovered that...
MARIENTAL – A troubling epidemic of drug abuse is casting a shadow over the vibrant communities nestled in the southern region of Hardap. This abuse is wreaking havoc, transforming communities into battlegrounds of addiction and crime. While this area is renowned for its natural beauty and agricultural potential, it is increasingly grappling with the harsh...
Bayahi ba Opuwo mwasikiliti sa Kunene batalimana ni butata bwa kutasezwa kibutwa mwa mandu abona. Mandu abulelwa ki amañwi kuamashumi amabeli ka’lobapeli ane afilwe kwa bayahi ki kampani ya NHE mwasilimo sa 2017. Cwalecwale, lubasi loliñwi nelusabile hahulu situwa sa muzuzu wakuina hasiwa inge bali mwahali, kusupeza tokwahala yaputako kulwanisa lisinyi zalikokwani. Nekulemuhilwe kuli mandu abalwa...
MARIENTAL – An ambitious solar energy project proposed by MarieSol Energy in Mariental is on ice, facing significant political and legal challenges that threaten its realisation. Initially launched in December 2019, the project aims to supply 30% of the municipality’s electricity needs through renewable energy sources. On 9 December 2019, Paul Nghiwilepo, CEO of the...
Government is strategically positioning itself to become a leader in the burgeoning global green hydrogen economy. To support the necessary infrastructure for this sector, government is exploring a variety of innovative financing tools, including donor funding and concessionary capital. The latter, however, comes with a cautionary note that it will increase the already-skyrocketing national debt...
Residents of Opuwo in the Kunene region are grappling with a devastating crisis of termite infestations in their homes. The houses in question are among the 29 residences allocated by the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) in 2017. Recently, one family experienced a terrifying moment when their sitting room ceiling collapsed while they were inside, highlighting the urgent...
LÜDERITZ –Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme Eline van der Linden said the initiative does not rely on government funds. “People have been asking ‘where are these people getting money’, or ‘are they taking all these risks in this new sector with government money?’ No, we are not...
MARIENTAL – As tensions rise ahead of Namibia’s upcoming elections, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has voiced concern about its credibility during a rally in Mariental on Sunday. He criticised the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for awarding a controversial ballot printing tender to South African company Ren-Form CC. He stated “What we...