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 […]

23 November, 2023 16

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 […]

23 November, 2023 13

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 […]

23 November, 2023 19

Africa

Local expert weighs in on Diamonds, poverty and next year’s elections

The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group announced they have reached an agreement in principle on a new 10-year Sales Agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production. The transformational new agreement reflects the aspirations of the people of Botswana. Here is the Namibian Economic and Social Justice Trust's Herbert Jauch with his input.

23 November, 2023 42

Namibia

First-ever national accounting summit held in Windhoek

The first-ever national accounting summit was held in Windhoek and was hosted by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Namibia. We spoke with the CEO of the Institute Fenni Nghikevali, with some of the challenges that came out during the summit.

23 November, 2023 29

Namibia

Namibia’s hospitality sector exhibited resilience in October 2023

Namibia's hospitality sector exhibited resilience in October 2023, with national occupancy rates holding steady at 65.5%, consistent with the figures reported in September 2023. This marked an improvement from the 54.6% occupancy rate recorded in October 2022. CEO of HAN Gitta Paetzold.

23 November, 2023 37

Namibia

Governors from all 14 regions of the country convened at Gobabis

Governors from all 14 regions of the country convened at Gobabis in the Omaheke Region for the third strategic session and Annual Governors’ Retreat. Officially opening the meeting, chairperson of the regional governor’s forum and Governor of Khomas Region, Laura McLeod Katjirua indicated that the annual gathering is aimed at brainstorming opportunities and challenges governors face in service delivery and executing their mandate. Katjirua said the meeting creates a platform […]

23 November, 2023 18

Namibia

UNICEF commends Namibia’s commitment to children’s rights

UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli has commended the Namibian government for championing children's rights. The UNICEF Director paid a courtesy call to President Hage Geingob and said prioritising education is the best strategy any government can adopt to ensure a bright future for the country. We asked Rosa Namises, an activist on gender issues, human rights violations, and violence against women and children whether she agrees.

22 November, 2023 48

Namibia

October hotel occupancy rises to 65.5%

Namibia has recorded a national hotel occupancy rate of 65.5% in October, an uptick from the 54.6% rate recorded in October 2022. In its latest report, Simonis Storm Securities revealed that in October 2023, the coastal region emerged with the highest occupancy rate, reaching an impressive 71.9%.

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