Namibia has wholeheartedly welcomed a joint statement by the Republic of Botswana and the G7 Diamond Technical Team on 27 November 2024, announcing that Botswana will establish a certification point for diamond exports to G7 markets. Mines and energy minister, Tom Alweendo, this week stated that the establishment of export certification nodes in African countries...
In an essential step towards hosting the African Union Sport Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games, the Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, appointed the local organising committee (LOC), comprising 17 members, to oversee the preparations and execution of the Youth Games. Their term officially began on 1 November 2024, and will...
The Capricorn Eagles, Namibia’s national women’s cricket team, showcased determination in their Hong Kong Women’s T20I series opening match against Thailand yesterday morning. Although Thailand secured a victory by six wickets with 12 balls to spare, the Eagles demonstrated their growing potential on the international stage. Namibia was put to bat first after Thailand won...
Students from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) excelled at the recently held 2024 Ballerina Hackathon, taking first, second, and third places. Ballerina is an open-source programming language for cloud-native development, designed to simplify the use, combination, and creation of network services. The event, collaboration between NUST and leading software company WS02, challenged...
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) officially launched its WhatsApp consumer assistant and revamped website on Monday. These initiatives aim to enhance service delivery, improve consumer engagement,and promote a more transparent and accessible communication environment in Namibia. Cran’s CEO Emilia Nghikembua emphasised the importance of responsive and efficient communication channels. She stated that “It...
This week, Namibia and Germany signed three grant agreements of over N$380 million. The funds, financed by the Federal Republic of Germany through KfW Development Bank, are to be utilised for the water sector infrastructure (Ohangwena groundwater system and technical assistance for NamWater) and urban development, specifically for informal settlements upgrading. The agreement was signed...
The second Bank Windhoek, Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) Awards ceremony took place in Windhoek on 28 November. The event, sponsored by Bank Windhoek, celebrated and rewarded chess excellence for players, facilitators, coordinators, coaches, and arbiters who showcased impressive skills throughout the 2023/24 season. Speaking at the event, Bank Windhoek’s Corporate Social Responsibility and Sponsorships Manager,...
Cuca Tops’ long-awaited return to the premier league couldn’t have scripted a better start. Striker Abeldinho Fortunato silenced the rival crowd with the only goal in a tense 1-0 victory over Julinho Sporting Athletic in the Rundu derby last weekend. This wasn’t just any goal for Fortunato. It was a dream come true. A self-described...
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed the financial contribution of about N$2.2 million from the Brazilian government to support integrated community-based food systems programmes in Namibia. The Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) has been supporting WFP food systems programmes in Tsumkwe, Gobabis, Stampriet, Opuwo and Olukula since 2020. The programmes are designed to...
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) recently concluded a three-day conference titled ‘Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa’s Potential: Transforming Transport and Logistics for a Sustainable Future’. The conference took place in Johannesburg from 19 to 21 November 2024. The event, jointly hosted by Centre for Innovation in Learning and Teaching (CILT)’s Namibia, South Africa and...