insert_link Namibia City Implements Borehole Water Restrictions to Safeguard Water Security The City of Windhoek has introduced measures limiting industries' use of borehole water to 20% of their total water consumption. This initiative, designed to enhance water security and sustainability, stems from insights gained during the harsh drought of 2015/2016. Lydia Amutenya, spokesperson for the City, provides further details on this decision. todayApril 23, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia And Finally….Warrant Officer Joel Hamukoto helped a woman deliver a baby near Mpungu village Warrant Officer Joel Hamukoto from the Namibia Police Force in the Kavango West Region played a crucial role on Sunday morning as he helped a woman deliver a baby near Mpungu village. NamPol Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga confirmed the incident in Monday's crime report, detailing how Hamukoto, en route from Namasira Police Checkpoint, encountered the woman in labor along the road. Despite being on his way to fetch water for […] todayApril 23, 2024 7
insert_link Business / Economics Capricorn Corner earns ‘Green Building Certification’ The Capricorn Corner building, Capricorn Group's state-of-the-art office facilities in Klein Windhoek, earned EDGE Advanced green building certification, the green building certification from the International Finance Corporation, the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. The certification, presented by EDGE certification partner - Green Business Building Certification Inc. marks the first internationally recognised operational building to be EDGE-certified in Namibia. This achievement also preludes this year's World Earth Day, […] todayApril 22, 2024 55
insert_link Business / Economics About 10 billion barrels of oil discovered off Namibia’s coast An estimated 10bn barrels of oil has been discovered in Namibia, Portuguese oil company Galp Energia has said. The company told Bloomberg News that it had made the potential find after concluding its first phase of oil exploration in the Mopane field off Namibia's coast. Vast oil and gas reserves have been discovered in Namibia's Orange Basin, where Mopane is located, in recent years. Namibia is eyeing an entry into […] todayApril 22, 2024 92
insert_link Namibia Namibia Statistics Agency to release ‘Vital Statistics Report’ The Namibia Statistics Agency will be releasing the Vital Statistics Report, on 24 April 2024 which is on birds, marriages, and deaths 2018-2021. This comes as the country adopted the resolution from the 8th Conference of the African Ministers responsible for Civil registration in 2014 to produce regular statistical reports based on the civil registration data regardless of the level of completeness. NSA spokesperson Mirjam Shihepo has more. todayApril 22, 2024 81
insert_link Namibia UNESCO AI Readiness Assessment underway in Namibia Namibia, one of UNESCO's 22 African Member States, is participating in the Readiness Assessment Methodology for Artificial Intelligence, along with over 50 countries worldwide. This survey which is underway will assist Namibia in developing a governance framework with measures to incentivize the types of Artificial Intelligence that will help address social, environmental, and economic challenges. Albertus Aochamub, Ambassador of Namibia to UNESCO. todayApril 22, 2024 83
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Draws 400 Attendees at Public Meeting in Rundu, Kavango East Landless People's Movement held a public meeting in Rundu in Kavango East. The Ndama gathering attracted around 400 individuals. The party's Duminga Ndala expands. todayApril 22, 2024 29
insert_link Namibia Khorixas Town Council Tackles Livestock Roaming Concerns Amid Resident Complaints In Khorixas,the Town Council has been grappling with a surge in livestock roaming within town boundaries, prompting a flurry of complaints from residents. Simson Mario /Ochurub, the Public Relations Officer of the Khorixas Town Council, sheds light on the council's efforts to address this pressing issue. todayApril 22, 2024 39
insert_link Namibia Deputy Works Minister Nekundi Lauds Progress of Omusati Region Road Constructions Deputy Works and Transport minister, Veiko Nekundi, said he is pleased with the progress of constructions of Roads in Omusati region. Our Northern correspondent Maria Namupala brings us this report. todayApril 22, 2024 31