UncategorizedAfrican Development Bank approves €19.6 million in financing to scale up Cabo Verde’s pioneer in wind and battery storage capacity The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €19.6 million financing package to support the Cabeólica Phase II Expansion Project in Cabo Verde. The project is the country’s first renewable energy initiative to integrate wind power generation and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at scale. The financing includes a loan of approximately €12.6 million from the African Development Bank, and €7 million in concessional loan […] today16 June, 2025
UncategorizedSudan’s RSF takes control of strategic border zone Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Wednesday that they have seized a strategic “triangle” zone on the Sudanese borders with Egypt and Libya. This move follows the withdrawal of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), which said the pullback was part of a “defensive arrangement to repel aggression.” SAF officials further accused eastern Libyan leader Khalifa Haftar’s forces of participating in a cross-border attack alongside the RSF, the […] today12 June, 2025
UncategorizedThe U.S. and China agree on trade framework United States and Chinese delegates attending trade talks in the United Kingdom Photo: BBC The United States and Chinese officials have agreed on a framework to get their trade deal back on track and remove China's export restrictions on rare earths, while, according to Reuters, offering little sign of a durable resolution to longstanding trade tensions. Meanwhile, China and 53 African countries have called on nations, especially the […] today11 June, 2025
UncategorizedCity launches shebeen survey By: Ludorf Iyambo The City of Windhoek has launched a four-month shebeen survey set to run from June to September 2025. City’s spokesperson Lydia Amutenya said the survey’s objective is to gather accurate and comprehensive data regarding the locations, operations, and socio-economic impact of shebeens across Windhoek. The survey includes areas such as Goreangab, Havana, Okuryangava, Otjomuise, Katutura, and Wanaheda which has been identified for their high concentration of shebeens. […] today6 June, 2025
UncategorizedCity of Windhoek approves Omeya Investment hour wage rate By: Hertha Ekandjo The City of Windhoek has approved the previously requested hourly rate by Omeya Investment CC, an increase from the current contract rate of N$14.45 to N$19.20 per hour per guard, effective as from the 1st of January 2025. Omeya Investment’s Managing Director, Johannes Shuuya, confirmed this to NewsOnOne on Tuesday, stating his company was previously unable to implement the national minimum wage due to the city's low […] today4 June, 2025
UncategorizedSteenkamp flags teacher absenteeism as root of poor performance in ||Kharas region By: Hertha Ekandjo Education minister Sanet Steenkamp has raised serious concerns over the high rate of teacher absenteeism in the ||Kharas Region, citing it as a major factor behind poor school performance outcomes in the region. Speaking during a meeting with ||Kharas regional governor Aletha Frederick, Steenkamp said the lack of accountability, particularly from school management and teachers, is having a detrimental impact on learner outcomes. “One of the key […] today4 June, 2025
UncategorizedUnemployed teachers’ concerns will form part of ongoing dialogue: Oshana CRO By: Nduuvundi David Oshana Chief Regional Officer, Teopolina Hamutumua, says the petition submitted by unemployed qualified teachers will form part of ongoing dialogue as they engage on solutions that balance the demand of quality education with available resources. Hamutumua received the petition from about 100 unemployed teachers who marched from the Oshana regional library to the regional director’s office. Similarly, another group of unemployed teachers staged a demonstration in Windhoek. […] today4 June, 2025
UncategorizedSouth African poultry industry to offset Brazilian import shortfall amid bird flu outbreak South African poultry producers are prepared to compensate for the anticipated shortfall in chicken imports following Brazil's recent bird flu outbreak. The South African Poultry Association (SAPA) has confirmed that local producers can increase production by approximately one million chickens per week, ensuring a stable supply for consumers. Brazil, the world's leading chicken exporter, reported its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on a commercial farm in Rio […] today23 May, 2025
insert_link UncategorizedECB eyes surplus energy from Green Hydrogen Projects to benefit consumers By: Hertha Ekandjo Photo Contributed As Namibia accelerates its efforts to establish a green hydrogen industry, the Electricity Control Board (ECB) is positioning itself to play a key role in managing and optimising the sector's potential benefits, especially regarding surplus energy. Responding to NewsOnOne questions, ECB Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise said the regulator is keen to tap into excess electricity generated from large-scale renewable projects associated with green hydrogen […] today20 May, 2025
