Twenty-five girls participate in Efundula

Twenty-five young women from northern Namibia and southern Angola are taking part in a traditional initiation process at Omunyekadi village in the Ohangwena Region from 22 to 24 November 2023. According to the event organiser, Meekulu Mukwanambwa (real name Ndatoolomba Kandilinganye) who is also an Omufukiki (guide to the girls), the purpose of the event is to bring together Namibian cultural and heritage lovers to experience local intangible heritage through […]

November 22, 2023 29

Opinion Pieces

The Realized, Perceived, Expected Inflation in Namibia and Globe

By Josef Kefas Sheehama Expectations about future inflation play a key role in driving inflation, as those views influence decisions about consumption and investment today. Therefore, the long-term relationship between household savings and anticipated inflation is evident from the cointegration test. Inflation remained uncomfortably rapid in October despite a moderate in fuel costs, but other commodities remain fragile. Namibia’s annual inflation rate increased by 6%, in October 2023. The constant […]

November 22, 2023 10

Namibia

Improved transport network systems crucial to AfCTA’s 2063 goal: Mutorwa

An improved transport network system for Namibia and the rest of Africa is key in contributing to African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA’s) Agenda 2063 goal of a single market for goods and services. According to works and transport minister, John Mutorwa, the significance of the AfCFTA cannot be overstated as it is the world's largest new free trade area since the establishment of the World Trade Organisation in 1994. […]

November 22, 2023 9

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Africa

Namibia, Botswana and South Africa sign Trans Kalahari Corridor MoU

Namibia, Botswana, and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the 'Development and Management of the Trans Kalahari Corridor'. The MoU aims to improve trade relations and facilitate the movement of goods and people along the corridor and the broader region. To implement this, law enforcement agents from the member states are establishing checkpoints along the Trans Kalahari Corridor for trade facilitation. The Ministry of Works and Transport’s […]

November 21, 2023 70 2

Environment

Namibia to send 50 person delegation to COP28

Namibia will send a 50-person delegation to this year's Conference of Parties in the United Arab Emirates. The delegation will be led by President Hage Geingob and will comprise members from both the private and public sectors. COP28 takes place from 30 November to 12 December 2023 in Dubai, and serves as an urgent call to action to the global climate crisis. Meanwhile, even in the most optimistic scenario of […]

November 21, 2023 11

Namibia

MPs support call to introduce sign language as national language

The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Corporation, Jenelly Matundu has supported a motion to introduce sign language as a national language as well as the appointment of a sign language interpreter for the live parliamentary debates. The motion was initially tabled in September by Alexia Manombe-Ncube, the deputy minister of Disability Affairs, who said the motion aligns with Namibia’s constitution and international commitments, including the United Nations Convention on […]

November 21, 2023 6

Namibia

NHE hands over 24 houses at Ondangwa

The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) on Tuesday officially handed over 24 houses to beneficiaries at Ondangwa, constructed at a cost of N.dollars 12 million. Speaking at the event, Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni said housing remains one of Namibia’s key development priorities and it is only when the land is reasonably priced by local authorities that lower-income groups are able to afford houses constructed by the NHE. “Decent […]

November 21, 2023 10

Africa

Geingob and counterparts reassure children of rights and safety

The leaders of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe have reiterated their commitment to providing a safer environment for children in their countries. President Hage Geingob, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Minister of Community Development and Social Services Doreen Mwamba and Vice President Kembo Mohadi attended the UNICEF World Children’s Day commemoration in Walvis Bay on Sunday, joining over 500 children and dignitaries from the four countries. The three-day event was held under […]

November 21, 2023 8

Namibia

UNDP regional bureau cluster meeting hosted in Windhoek

Namibia is harnessing the collective strength of the global community to address shared challenges, create opportunities for its citizens, and contribute to a more sustainable and prosperous world, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said. Speaking during the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Regional Bureau Cluster meeting in Windhoek on Monday, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for Namibia necessitates a joint commitment, […]

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