insert_link Namibia Minister Alweendo Commends African Nations on Green Hydrogen Initiatives Tom Alweendo, the Mines and Energy minister, praised other African countries for their strides in green hydrogen development at the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam. He highlighted initiatives in Morocco, Kenya, South Africa, and Mauritania, emphasizing the importance of African collaboration. Alweendo stressed the potential for economic growth and job creation through green industrialization, aligning with Namibia's ambitious plans outlined in its Green Industrialization Blueprint. todayMay 15, 2024 18
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Regional Councillors Press ECN to Rectify Omission of Registration Points During an Electoral Commission stakeholder engagement in Omuthiya, Oshikoto regional councillors voiced concerns over the omission of 13 registration points across various constituencies. They urged the ECN to address this issue, emphasizing the potential voter disenfranchisement due to distant registration locations. Councillors highlighted discrepancies in registration point information and stressed the need for proper engagement with current representatives. ECN assured that the concerns would be incorporated into the provisional voter […] todayMay 15, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia Dausab calls for gender-inclusive approach to combat GBV https://youtu.be/Gtz0Hrt1DOM By Valeria Handobe, via News on One Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, has called for inclusive participation of men and boys in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) dialogues. Dausab, stated that GBV is not only perpetrated against women, but also men who do not conform to dominant masculine gender roles. These remarks come in the wake of the tragic murder of Christof Frederik earlier this month […] todayMay 15, 2024 23
insert_link Namibia XPRIZE Finalists Step Up in Global Fight Against Climate Change XPRIZE has unveiled the 20 finalist teams for the final stage of its Carbon Removal competition, highlighting innovative solutions to tackle the pressing challenge of excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These teams, selected from a pool of over 1,300 applicants worldwide, represent a diverse range of approaches across air, ocean, land, and rocks tracks. Local Ecologist Peter Cuningham. todayMay 15, 2024 30
insert_link Namibia LPM’s Lifalaza Simataa Emphasizes Political Accessibility Through Goreangab Community Outreach Program The Landless People's Movement's Lifalaza Simataa says in the realm of politics, visibility and accessibility are paramount. And for the LPM this one such initiative is the Goreangab Community Outreach program. todayMay 15, 2024 58
insert_link 2 Namibia Approval Secured but Implementation Pending: Pensioner and Child Allowances Await Presidential Ratification Despite clearance from the National Assembly, crucial enhancements to pensioner and vulnerable child allowances, along with tax amendments, remain in limbo pending President Nangolo Mbumba's ratification. Despite an early budget tabled in February, citizens await the realization of these eagerly anticipated changes. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. todayMay 15, 2024 77 2
insert_link Namibia Government’s N$1.2 Billion Lifeline Channels Directly to Namcor’s Creditors and Suppliers The government's infusion of N$1.2 billion to stabilize the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has taken an unconventional route, bypassing direct cash injection to settle Namcor's debts. Instead, the bailout funds were disbursed directly to Namcor's suppliers and creditors last month, as confirmed by Namcor spokesperson Utaara Hoveka. This strategic move alleviates Namcor's financial burden, providing a crucial lifeline to prevent potential liquidation. The bailout, facilitated by a sovereign guarantee, […] todayMay 15, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Namibia eyes Artificial Intelligence for increased productivity Artificial Intelligence can increase productivity in Namibia's agriculture, manufacturing sectors, healthcare, and transportation industries. However, Manager of Cyber Security at the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia, Cornelia Shipindo says that while AI promises progress and innovation, it also introduces new risks and challenges. todayMay 14, 2024 79
insert_link Namibia Farmers union calls for government support in Zambezi region The Chairperson of the Likwama Farmers Union, Alfred Chilinda has urged the government to provide seeds to rural farmers in the Zambezi region. Chilinda has called for a larger budget allocation to the agriculture sector to support struggling farmers. todayMay 14, 2024 74