insert_link Environment Government Invests in Renewable Energy for Self-Sufficiency Namibia is making major investments in renewable energy to reduce its reliance on electricity imports. Speaking in Parliament on 13 February 2025, Finance Minister Hon. Iipumbu Shiimi unveiled plans for large-scale solar and wind energy projects aimed at achieving energy independence. One Africa Tv NewsOne journalist Ellen Shihepo reports: today15 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Ondangwa Sports Stadium on Track for 2025 Opening The construction of the Ondangwa Sports Stadium is progressing well. Maria Namupala, our northern correspondent, reports that during a media briefing on Thursday, Ondangwa Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Ismael Namgongo, stated that the council aims to host its first games at the facility by late 2025. today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa In South Africa, RISE Mzansi applaus Ramaphosa’s SONA In South Africa, RISE Mzansi says the state of the nation address was probably president Cyril Ramaphosa’s strongest yet, however, the proof will be in the budget and implementation. The party as the government of national unity partner, although outside of the executive, welcomes the inclusion of some of its proposals including prioritising water infrastructure at scale. RISE Mzansi president, Songezo Zibi, says they will support Ramaphosa and his […] today7 February, 2025
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Mashatile Says Land Expropriation Act Key to Economic Inclusion S.A's Deputy president Paul Mashatile says the Land Expropriation Act will ensure that economic inclusion, food security, social cohesion, inclusive spatial patterns, and rural development, are achieved. This is as US president Donald Trump plans to cut all future funding to South Africa, citing the country’s land expropriation policies. Addressing the South African Local Government Association’s National Executive Committee Lekgotla in Cape Town on Tuesday, Mashatile emphasised the importance of […] today5 February, 2025
insert_link Opinion Pieces World Bank Economic Initiatives Propel Namibia to Prosperity Josef Kefas Sheehama The implementation of key long-term strategies, such as the National Development Plans (NDPs) and Harambee Prosperity Plans (HPPs), to advance Vision 2030 as a vehicle to industrialise the nation, as well as the country's growing poverty, insecurity, and fragility developmental goals and the increasing risks associated with climate change, have made it imperative to accelerate Namibia's development. Namibia's New Country Partnership Framework (CPF) which is part of […] today20 January, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics South Africa’s R15-Billion Westown Development Boosts Jobs South Africa’s R15-billion Westown project near Durban is praised by Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson as a model for economic recovery. Macpherson emphasized the need for similar initiatives nationwide to stimulate growth, create jobs, and improve infrastructure. The development has already created 1,000 construction jobs and is expected to provide 8,500 permanent positions. today14 January, 2025
insert_link Opinion Pieces Namibia Economic Performance under H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Josef Kefas Sheehama As an independent economic and business researcher and board member of the African Council on Foreign Relations, I would like to celebrate Namibian history by extending my heartfelt congratulations to H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia's first female president-in-waiting and therefore first female president of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). One must be familiar with Iceland's first female president, Vigdís Finnbogadottir, who was elected in 1980. […] today11 December, 2024
insert_link South Africa Cosatu Hails Ramaphosa’s Signing of Railway Safety Bill S.A Union Cosatu welcomes president Cyril Ramaphosa’s assenting of the Railway Safety Bill, saying this is a long overdue and important piece of legislation. The new law provides for the regulation of railway safety and the continued existence of the Railway Safety Regulator. Cosatu’s, Matthew Parks, says they welcome the progressive objectives and provisions of the Bill, that seek to overhaul the often-weak health and safety provisions governing the […] today6 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Zambia calls for regional action to address energy shortage Speaking at the 30th session of the Intergovernmental Committee of Senior Officials and Experts for Southern Africa, held in Livingston, Zambia this week, the country’s Energy Secretary, Peter Mumba, called for urgent action to resolve the energy deficit facing the region. With nearly half of Southern Africa’s population lacking access to electricity, Mumba stressed the importance of regional collaboration to tackle the energy crisis and climate change, while addressing the […] today21 November, 2024
