By Hopolang Phororo Resident Coordinator, UN Namibia. Here is my reflection on the New UNAIDS Global AIDS Update launched by Ms. Winnie Byanyima, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and UNAIDS Executive Director on 14 July 2023 on Namibia’s AIDS health and development response.
We can end AIDS, if we follow the proven path of progress
Electricity regulator warns distribution utilities to apply for tariff adjustments in time to avoid losing revenue
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) cautioned utilities on Wednesday that if they do not apply for tariff adjustments in time for the implementation of bulk tariffs, which was effective 01 July, they will lose revenue.
Community photograph exhibition to be showcased at the 2023 Diamond Festival in Oranjemund
Beronnies’ in Oranjemund will be hosting the ‘My Oranjemund- a community photography exhibition’, at the 2023 Diamond Festival from 2 to 6 August. The exhibition will open with a public event on 1 August and will remain open to the public for the duration of the festival.
10th Mining Expo and Conference slated for end of August
The Chamber of Mines of Namibia disclosed on Tuesday its highly anticipated 10th Mining Expo and Conference, which will be held on 30 and 31 of August at the Windhoek Showgrounds. Under the theme, ‘Namibia’s role in the sustainable supply of minerals to support the global energy transition,’ this year’s event intends to shed light […]
Land development prioritized as Walvis Bay municipality tables N$609 million budget
By Adolf Kaure. The Walvis Bay Municipal Council has allocated N$121 million for land development projects for the 2023/2024 financial year. This comes as part of the N$609 million budget announced by the chairman of the management committee, Richard Hoaeb recently for the 2023/2024 financial year.
Namibia’s technological journey: Progress, potential, and challenges ahead
By Heskiel Edward . Have we truly tapped into the potential of technology in Namibia? As I reflect on our journey so far, it becomes evident that remarkable progress has been made, and yet some challenges lie ahead.
World Bank needs new vision and mission to eliminate poverty and safeguard the planet
By Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank Group. Washington DC – World leaders are all too familiar with the global community’s challenges – loss of progress in our fight against poverty, an existential climate crisis, a fledgling pandemic recovery, and a crippling war on the borders of Europe.
Continental currency still a pipedream: !Gawaxab
By Adolf Kaure. The Governor of the Bank of Namibia Johannes !Gawaxab said the debate of introducing an African currency for the whole continent is still a far cry from reality. !Gawaxab made these remarks during a Common Monetary Areas (CMA) governors’ meeting recently held in Swakopmund.
Rebooting private airline without loss of jobs
Regional airline, Airlink’s Chief Executive, Rodger Foster received the Airline Strategy award from Executive Leadership: Africa & the Middle East on Sunday evening 16 July, at a gala banquet in London, UK.
Namwater Dam Bulletin on Monday 17 July 2023
A blank space or an (NR) indicates no readings received. An (e) indicates that the water level has been estimated. An (w) indicates that the conditions were very windy, resulting in an inaccurate reading.
Ndasilohenda Katangolo-Nakashwa crowned overall Food Waste Challenge winner
Ndasilohenda Katangolo-Nakashwa of Ndinandali farm in Opuwo was recently crowned as the 2023 Capricorn Foundation Food Waste Challenge overall winner and recipient of the N$100,000 cash prize from the Capricorn Foundation, a brand package valued at N$50 000 from Synergi and six months mentorship and coaching provided by Business Box Windhoek.
Namibia is open for business says Mbumba at 2023 U.S.-Africa Business Summit
The Vice President Dr Nangolo Mbumba reiterated that Namibia is open for business and that it welcomes investors interested in exploring potential prospects for shared economic growth. Mbumba emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to creating a conducive environment for business, noting that “we are doing this by removing legal or administrative impediments, and ensuring that […]
Brave Gladiators take two-goal advantage against Equatorial Guinea in Olymplic qualifier
By Adolf Kaure. Brave Gladiators defeated favourites Equatorial Guinea 2-0 in the first leg of their 2024 Olympic Women’s Qualifier on Thursday 13 July at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Carlos Kambaekwa honoured with Legend’s Award by NFA
By Adolf Kaure. Veteran sports journalist and former football player, Carlos Kambaekwa, was honoured with a Legend’s Award by the Namibia Football Association (NFA) during the opening of the NFA C -License Coaching Course of the Southern Stream First Division (SSFD) which took place on Monday 10 July at the Football House in Windhoek.
22 million more people pushed into hunger since 2019 due to multiple crises, reveals UN report
GENEVA – Over 122 million more people are facing hunger in the world since 2019 due to the pandemic and repeated weather shocks and conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, according to the latest State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI) report published today jointly by five United Nations specialized agencies.
Least-Cost Energy Study to be launched
International Rivers, an organisation that protects rivers, will be launching the Least-Cost Energy Investment Study for Namibia, on 18 July from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Safari Court Hotel Conference Centre. Highlighting what the launch is about the organisation said the Least-Cost Energy Study provides a least-cost energy investment pathway for Namibia until 2040, alongside […]
Choppies opens 15th branch in Donkerhoek Katutura
Retail chain store, Choppies officially opened its newest store value store in Donkerhoek, Katutura on Thursday. This marks the company’s 15th store in the country, solidifying its commitment to providing convenient and affordable shopping options to customers.
Information Minister interacts with editors and senior journalists
The government is committed to defending media freedom, protecting journalists’ rights, and ensuring their safety, as it has for the previous thirty-three years, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Hon Dr.
Erongo RED tariffs up by 9% for 2023/24 financial year
By Adolf Kaure. The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (RED) recently announced a 9% tariff hike for the 2023/2024 financial year during a briefing at their head office in Walvis Bay. According to Erongo RED executive manager for network operations and maintenance, Nico Niemand, the Electricity Control Board’s (ECB) announcement in May that NamPower’s average tariff […]
Namibian intellectual property execs elected to international IP body
The Chief Executive of the Business and Intellectual Property Authority, Vivienne Katjiuongua has been appointed for a 12-month term to the Coordination Committee of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). She is the first Namibian to hold this position.
Institute of Chartered Accountants accredits accounting degree
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Namibia (ICAN) recently announced that the Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy stream), NQF Level 7, offered by the University of Namibia (UNAM), has been accredited by ICAN and the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), for a full cycle of 4 years until 2027.
Two LPM Councillors sworn in as MPs
Two Landless People’s Movement Constituency Councillors from the //Kharas region on Tuesday were sworn in as members of parliament (MP) in the National Council. The MPs are returning Karasburg East Councillor Hon Anseline Vincentina Beukes and newly-elected Keetmanshoop Rural Constituency Councillor Hon Willem Labuschagne.
Local financial system remains stable according to Macroprudential Oversight Committee
The domestic financial system continues to demonstrate stability, robustness, and resilience, amid heightened risks and vulnerabilities originating from both the domestic and global sphere. This is according to the first Macroprudential Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting of the Bank of Namibia held this week.
Become a bone marrow donor and save lives
The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) and the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) are busy building a robust Africa Stem Cell (Bone Marrow) Registry and are looking for people to register for screening to become donors.
Swakopmund residents urged to take caution as blaze leaves 38 people homeless
By Adolf Kaure. Thirty-eight Swakopmund residents have been left homeless after a fire burnt down 14 shacks in the coastal town’s Mondesa township on Tuesday morning. According to the Swakopmund mayor, Her Worship Dina Namubes, extreme windy conditions known as eastwind weather may have been the contributing factor to the fire.
Three masters emerge from coastal Nedbank Kapana Cook-off preliminaries
The coastal preliminary round of the Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition which took place at Walvis Bay this past weekend saw kapana enthusiasts, Laura Egumbo, Rivaldo Pietersen, and Veueza Kasemba, secure their spot in the final of the competition, where they stand a chance to win big.
Rundu hosts master class for 39 micro-entrepreneurs
Thirty-nine promising youth micro-entrepreneurs were provided with a platform to acquire essential financial management skills, a strategic step in bolstering Namibia’s economic future through the One Economy financial training masterclass that took place from 5 to 6 July in Rundu.