insert_link Business / Economics Government launches ‘My First Job’ program to address youth unemployment To combat the high youth unemployment rate of 48%, the government is launching the "My First Job" program, comprising the Youth Employment Tax Incentive and National Internship Programme. Led by the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises, the Ministry of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, the initiative addresses graduate unemployment by providing initial industry experience for school leavers and graduates. todayNovember 23, 2023 62
insert_link Namibia Schlettwein wants improved agricultural practices for Green Schemes Following a tour of the B2Gold Mine’s Agricultural farm in the Otjozondjupa region, the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein suggested integrating the farm's production practices into Government Green Schemes for an increased yield. todayNovember 23, 2023 14
insert_link Namibia Revamping of water system causes water scarcity in northern Namibia NamWater Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abraham Nehemia said the water scarcity in Northern Namibia has been caused by the revamping of the water system from Calueque to the Oshakati canal, the treatment plants and the pipelines. Speaking to Nampa on Wednesday, Nehemia said the water systems in place from Calueque to Omuthiya were built in the 1970s and 1980s and the systems are now insufficient for the increased population. “NamWater […] todayNovember 23, 2023 9
insert_link Business / Economics India and Namibia celebrate international millet year to foster collaboration The Indian High Commission in Namibia and the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday jointly commemorated the International Year of Millets aimed at fostering cooperation in millet production for food security. The celebration follows the declaration by the 75th United Nations General Assembly in March 2021, that 2023 be the International Year of Millets to raise awareness of and direct policy attention to the nutritional and health benefits […] todayNovember 23, 2023 17
insert_link Business / Economics India and Namibia celebrate international millet year to foster collaboration The Indian High Commission in Namibia and the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Tuesday jointly commemorated the International Year of Millets aimed at fostering cooperation in millet production for food security. The celebration follows the declaration by the 75th United Nations General Assembly in March 2021, that 2023 be the International Year of Millets to raise awareness of and direct policy attention to the nutritional and health benefits […] todayNovember 23, 2023 6
insert_link Namibia Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has commenced the construction of its Hardap regional The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has commenced the construction of its Hardap regional office at Mariental, in the Hardap Region, Deputy Minister Emma Theofelus announced. Theofelus while giving an update on key projects undertaken by the ministry said the construction is part of decentralising the ministry’s functions to the regions. She further revealed that part of the ministry’s capital projects includes the allocation of funds to the Namibian […] todayNovember 23, 2023 3
insert_link Namibia Excitement Builds for 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Marathon Championships By Dilia Mazula Windhoek, Namibia - The cycling community in Namibia is abuzz with anticipation as the 2023 Nedbank Namibia National Marathon Championships (XCM) gears up to kick off this Saturday, November 25, at the IJG Trails in Windhoek. Organized by the Rock and Rut Mountain Bike Club in collaboration with the Namibian Cycling Federation, this year's event promises to be a spectacle, with over 60 cyclists gearing up to […] todayNovember 23, 2023 9
insert_link Namibia PM urges local authorities to continue fostering development Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila said local authorities play a leading role in fostering socio-economic development in their local areas, by ensuring efficient services and attracting and nurturing business activities. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila made the remarks during the official opening of the good governance, leadership and project management training for the Association of Local Authorities Namibia in collaboration with the Namibia University of Science and Technology in Ongwediva.She added that local authorities are […] todayNovember 23, 2023 4
insert_link Environment Integrated Farming System is Key to Sustainable Agriculture By: Erastus Ngaruka, Technical Advisor: Livestock & Rangeland Management Agricultural production in Namibia is highly susceptible to the effects of climate change and ultimately threatens food security and sustainable livelihoods. This vulnerability can however be reduced through the adoption of appropriate farming systems that foster sustainable agriculture. To this end, sustainable agriculture entails the continued production of food under appropriate farming practices that will not compromise the production environment. An […] todayNovember 23, 2023 7
