insert_link Business / EconomicsBES-Net Trialogue Promotes Biodiversity Solutions Windhoek is hosting the BES-Net Regional Trialogue for East and Southern Africa, organized by the Environment, Forestry and Tourism ministry, UNDP, and BES-Net. The event aims to strengthen collaboration among experts to address biodiversity challenges. Executive Director Teofilus Nghitila emphasizes the importance of science-driven policies informed by real-world practices. Meanwhile, Alka Bhatia, the UNDP's Resident Representative said the trialogue embodies a spirit of cooperation which is needed to drive meaningful […] today19 February, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNAMCOR Completes Drilling of Sagittarius-1X Well The National Petroleum Corporation and its partners have completed drilling the Sagittarius-1X exploration well in Block 2914 of the Orange Basin. NAMCOR’s Manager of Marketing, Communications, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho: indicates that drilling began on 18 December 2024 using the Noble Venturer drillship and reached total depth on 6 February 2025. today19 February, 2025
insert_link NamibiaAand Rus Farm Owner Denies Wrongful Dismissal of Longtime Worker Dani Botha, owner of Aand Rus farm, has denied firing 61-year-old Gerson Danab and refuted claims of a dispute between them, as alleged by activist Shaun Gariseb. According to a report by Ketemba Tjipepa for One Africa TV NewsOnOne, Danab was evicted from the farm—located 60 kilometers west of Windhoek—after 41 years of service due to reaching retirement age. Botha told NewsOnOne that he had offered Danad 10 000 as […] today19 February, 2025
insert_link Dr. Sam NujomaNation Gets Set To Honor Nujoma in Etunda The late Founding President, Sam Nujoma’s remains will be taken to seven regions, where processions will be held to honor his legacy. A memorial service is scheduled for 20 February at his home village, Etunda in Okahao, Omusati Region. State memorial services will follow, giving the public an opportunity to pay their last respects before the state funeral on 1 March at Heroes' Acre in Windhoek. A family member, Mika […] today19 February, 2025
Dr. Sam NujomaNgurare urges Namibians to honour Nujoma through desalination dream https://youtu.be/6Y0kDAfE04g By: Envaalde Matheus Former deputy executive director at the ministry of Agriculture, Elijah Ngurare, has called on Namibians to honour the late President Sam Nujoma by making his vision of bringing seawater inland through desalination a reality. Ngurare explained the idea involved extracting water from the sea, purifying it, and distributing it to drought-prone northern regions to ensure water security. He said that climate change and unpredictable rainfall […] today18 February, 2025
NamibiaShifeta says budget could not allow Nujoma’s vision for compulsory youth training https://youtu.be/WnHhgr2Qjfk By: Envaalde Matheus Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta said the national budget could not accommodate the late Sam Nujoma’s dream of mandatory national youth training. Shifeta, a former youth deputy minister, said he was, among others, tasked with formulating the National Youth Policy by Nujoma, which gave birth to the National Youth Service which currently offers voluntary national service training. Pohamba said Nujoma believed young people would not indulge in […] today18 February, 2025
Business / EconomicsNamcor and partners complete drilling of Sagittarius-1X, block 2914 By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia(NAMCOR) and its partners have completed drilling operations for the Sagittarius-1X exploration well in Block 2914, located in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. NAMCOR made this announcement this afternoon on behalf of the PEL 85 joint venture partner, Rhino Resources. According to NAMCOR, drilling commenced on 18 December 2024 using the Noble Venturer drillship and reached total depth on 6 February 2025. […] today18 February, 2025
EnvironmentEnvironmentalists discuss nature-based solutions By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net), are hosting BES-Net Regional Trialogue for East and Southern Africa in Windhoek. This event brings together biodiversity policymakers, scientists and practitioners, including representatives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities from Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, to address the urgent challenges […] today18 February, 2025
Business / EconomicsEconomist supports amendments to Usury and Micro Lending Acts By: Hertha Eknadjo Economist Erastus Nghinomenwa has applauded the discussions by parliament on the need to amend the Usury Act, Bank of Namibia Act and the Microlending Act. Nghinomenwa emphasized the importance of lawmakers discussing amendments, stating that there is often a misunderstanding of what needs to be done to drive economic growth. “When we talk about economic development, we tend to discuss it in isolation. However, it is crucial […] today18 February, 2025
