Namibia Green Hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe said the country’s green hydrogen sector had attracted more transformative projects investment, with approximately N$2.08 billion already committed across various projects. Importantly, over 800 Namibians have been employed across pilot and early-stage initiatives. In addition, close to N$170 million has been channelled to local SMEs, demonstrating early traction in...
The Commonwealth could unlock nearly US$1.2 trillion in additional trade by 2026 by adopting electronic transferable records and enacting comprehensive legal reforms. This, said Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (MICT) executive director Audrin Mathe, is according to new analysis that experts say could transform the economic future of all the 54 Commonwealth member states....
Namibia is hosting the Commonwealth Business Summit, marking the first time in its history that the all-important summit is being held outside London in the United Kingdom. This year’s summit, which opened yesterday at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, focuses on harnessing digital transformation, sustainability, and youth entrepreneurship as drivers of economic growth within the...
Government has allocated over N$140 million to increase national electricity access from the current rate of just under 60% to at least 70% by 2030. This is to be accomplished by electrifying over 200 000 additional households in rural and peri-urban areas during the next five years. This ambitious but achievable target was announced on...
Activist Michael Amushelelo says the Namibian comedy industry is ‘a joke’ because of its severe lack of funding and support. Amushelelo says the true potential of comedy in Namibia is hindered by a general lack of appreciation for the art form. “In this country, we simply do not take the creative industries such as comedy...
Ever wondered what awaits the winner of Miss Namibia beyond the glitz and glamour of the international stage? The Miss Namibia crown is no longer just a symbol of beauty and self-confidence. It carries a reward package and platform for national influence. The reigning titleholder walks away with prizes valued at over N$500 000. This...
Namibiab Kollege !Gaugaba xu hâ ǁkhāǁkhākhâidi (Namcol) dis ge ǂgā-amdi hîa ǂhanuo!nâ sîsenǀû kais dīǀgaugu tsî ǁnā 100 xa a !nāsan hîa sîsenǀû kaihes di !ân di ǁkhâkorobe !khō!oamaride mātare tama is din xa !oahe hâ. Nē sîsenaon ge mîǁguisa ǁaeba !khōǂgā hâ ǁnâuguxoaǁguigu !naka gere sîsen. Nē mâsib ge nē tsâǀkhāsa sîsenaon ǁaegu kai...
The popular Savanna Comedy Hour show was on Friday held at Nico’s Pub and Grill in Windhoek, themed ‘We Dyed for This Kountry’. The comedy night attracted various prominent figures such as activist Michael Amushelelo, veteran comedian Neville Basson and musician Ms Gideon. The Savanna Comedy Hour started in 2021 at Vinyls. It has since...
Sports journalist Hesron Kapanga is officially out of the market as he tied the knot with his longtime sweetheart, Stephnie Kapanga, in a beautiful ceremony last month. This marks a love story that began nearly a decade ago. Kapanga, a sports reporter at Nampa, shared the origins of their romance. He vividly recalled first seeing...
For the first time in decades, Miss World Namibia and Miss Non-Governmental Organizations (Miss NGO) have opened their doors to mothers, paving the way for inspiring and giving second chances to mothers. Among the beneficiaries is 28-year-old Vistorina Hipangelwa, a mother of one, who has stepped back into the limelight as a semi-finalist in the...