insert_link Business / EconomicsEU, Germany invest N$230 million in Blue Benguela Current action programme By: Hertha Ekandjo The European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation have committed N$230 million (€12 million) to implement the Blue Benguela Current Action programme, a regional initiative to strengthen ocean governance and sustainability in Southern Africa. The programme, officially launched on Wednesday, seeks to enhance cross-border cooperation for the sustainable management of the Benguela Current Large Marine Ecosystem (BCLME). The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit […] today13 March, 2025
insert_link LocalNamibia police search for missing Swiss tourist An extensive search has been launched since Sunday for 83-year-old Swiss national Alois Ottiger, who has been missing since Sunday after leaving his room at Desert Hills Lodge wearing white cloths in the Sesriem area and failing to return. He was last seen around 18:00. Namibian police Chief inspector Elifas Kuwinga confirmed the Ottiger’s search. By: Josia Shigwedha today13 March, 2025
insert_link EnvironmentEuropean Union and Germany launch Benguela Current project In a groundbreaking collaboration, the European Union, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, BCC, and GIZ have unveiled the Blue Benguela Current Action project, designed to protect the Benguela Current, one of the most productive marine ecosystems in the world. The initiative, which comes with N$230 million (€12 million) in EU funding, will support sustainable fisheries, marine conservation, and climate resilience across Namibia, Angola, and […] today13 March, 2025
insert_link NamibiaCalls for stronger oversight in Sovereign Wealth Fund WINDHOEK, 13 March – The Welwitschia Sovereign Wealth Fund, launched in May 2022, is making financial progress but concerns over governance and transparency remain. The Executive Director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), Graham Hopwood has urged greater clarity on how the fund is managed, particularly in the absence of a finalised bill to regulate it. While the Bank of Namibia has reported an increase in the […] today13 March, 2025
insert_link Health / MedicalNamibia ranks 13th in Africa for colorectal cancer "Early detection is critical." WINDHOEK, 13 March – Colorectal cancer (CRC) is on the rise across Africa, with over 70,000 new cases and 46,000 deaths recorded in 2022. While Africa’s overall CRC rates remain below global averages, projections indicate a sharp increase by 2050. Southern Africa, including Namibia, has some of the highest CRC rates on the continent. According to Rolf Hansen, the CEO of the Cancer […] today13 March, 2025
insert_link NamibiaUnpaid water bills put pressure on NamWater Oshakati purification Plant “The top 12 indebted local authorities collectively owe NamWater about N$889 million.” WINDHOEK, 12 March - The Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) is facing financial strain, with outstanding payments for water services reaching N$2.4 billion by the end of February 2025. The corporation's latest figures reveal a 16% increase from N$2.1 billion in June 2024, raising concerns about the sustainability of the country's water supply infrastructure. NamWater […] today12 March, 2025
NamibiaWater for life and industry By: Angie Scholtz The Orano Erongo Desalination Plant is a seawater desalination facility located in Namibia, near the coastal town of Wlotzkasbaken in the Erongo region. It was originally built by Orano (formerly Areva) to supply water to the Trekkopje uranium mine. However, due to the mine’s suspension, the plant now primarily provides desalinated water to other industrial users and municipalities in the region, including the town of Swakopmund and […] today12 March, 2025
NamibiaEmpowering small farmers By: Maria Namupala The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) continues to empower and strengthen farmers in the country. Last week farmers were trained in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Kunene Region from the 03-08 March 2025. OPM Public Relations Officer Maxmus Halwoodi, said this is done to create awareness among communities and train smallholder farmers in different aspects. Halwoodi added that the initiative was a collaboration […] today12 March, 2025
Business / EconomicsNamRA commissioner calls for improved trade facilitation in Africa By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute has emphasized the urgent need for Africa to improve intra-continental trade by addressing inefficiencies in customs regulations and border processes. Shivute highlighted that Africa’s intra-circuit trade stands at a mere 20% to 25%, significantly lower than Europe’s 60% to 67%. The commissioner was speaking during the official launch of the Coordinated Border Management (CBM) National Strategy for Namibia […] today12 March, 2025
