By: Ellen Shihepo Namibia registered 389 wildlife crime cases from January to December 2023, Of these cases 96 were finalised. This is according to the Wildlife Protection and Law Enforcement National Report for 2023. The report launched by environmental and law enforcement stakeholders in Windhoek today indicates that surging syndicate activities require more […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi stated that there is a possible collaboration between Namibia and Botswana in the energy sector to set up a shared fuel storage in Walvis Bay. Masisi, who highlighted several collaborative efforts between the two countries, was speaking during the official opening of the annual Swakopmund International trade expo […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The Masubia royal families are concerned with coronation delay of a chief to succeed the late Kisco Maiba Liswani III. More than six royal families raised the concern last week during a press conference at Katima Mulilo. Kisco Maiba Liswani III died in July 2021.
By: Ketemba Tjipepa A campaign to educate the construction industry on the importance of quantity surveyors is currently underway in selected towns. This is part of the Institute of Namibian Quantity Surveyors annual education campaign and it is hosted alongside stakeholders including banks, contractors, as well as industry leaders. Watch on oneafrica.tv DStv or GOtv […]
By: Selma Taapopi One out of four female entrepreneurs in the world are African. United Nations Commission for Africa chief economist Hanan Morsey says the statistics do not match access to finances. Speaking on a panel during the Nala Feminist Collective Summit in Windhoek on Monday, Morsey says African women cannot find jobs and achieve financial […]
By: Selma Ikela The Caltex brand is returning to Namibia six years after Astron Energy bought a majority share of the business. Chevron has appointed Bachmus to sell, market and distribute its oils and fuels using the Caltex brand. The two companies signed a long-term retail trademark licensing agreement to grow the Caltex-branded service stations […]
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By: Ketemba Tjipepa Yango Namibia hosted the ‘Drive to Thrive: Mental Health Matters’ event this week in Windhoek, to commemorate Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, as the company initiated very important discussion about men’s mental health. The event focused on creating safe spaces specifically for men as well as encouraging open communication regarding men’s mental […]
By: Selma Taapopi The Minister of Health and Social Services Dr. Kalumbi Shangula says the issue of over-crowding by lodger mothers at the Katutura Intermediate Hospital is receiving immediate attention from his Ministry. Shangula said this in response to concerns over the high number of lodger mothers who accompany their admitted babies and toddlers to […]
By: Ketemba Tjipepa The Electricity Control Board has announced an 8% increase in the 2024/2025 NamPower bulk electricity tariffs, which is inclusive of both generations and transmission. The increase is applicable to NamPower bulk customers, such as Regional Electricity Distributors, Local Authorities, Regional Councils and mines. The bulk customers are required by law to apply […]