Namibia Zambezi man assaulted and robbed while answering nature’s call By: Jackson Kuntela A 36-year-old resident of Singalamwe village in Zambezi Region sustained injuries to his head, chest, and hands after being attacked by an unknown man while responding to the call of nature. Muyoyeta Simasiku said he wanted to use a toilet while in Katima Mulilo on Wednesday, where he and other relatives had driven to prepare for his late grandmother’s funeral. Muyoyeta narrated that he drove to a […] today20 February, 2025 379
Namibia NCRST explores green hydrogen collaborations in Germany By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) recently took part in discussions focused on green hydrogen related research projects at the RWTH Aachen University in Germany. The discussions were part of a research chair programme which was attended by NCRST researcher, Simeon Hamukoshi. The discussions centred around green hydrogen which is a rapidly emerging technology in Namibia and the research projects focused on electrolysis, fuel […] today19 February, 2025 37
Namibia Kavango West horticulture farmers learn from Omusati small scale farmers https://youtu.be/DtAugiYodQ4 By: Ellen Shihepo 22 farmers from the Kavango West region visited Olushandja in the Omusati region on Friday for a Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) sponsored agricultural exposure engagement. The Deputy Director of Kavango West rural services, Elizabeth Mupiri, says the visit was part of recommendations from the 2024 Kavango West Agriculture Conference. The initiative was a collaboration between the FAO, ministry of agriculture and Kavango West regional […] today19 February, 2025 46
Namibia Martin Shalli Full Interview https://youtu.be/VsXg7KafWdo By: Josia Shigwedha Future Media's One Africa TV talks to SWAPO Central Committee member and parliamentarian Dr Tobie Aupindi about his memories of Dr Sam Nujoma. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today19 February, 2025 45
Dr. Sam Nujoma Dr. Tobie Aupindi Full Interview https://youtu.be/BSTmUBfnLc0 By: Selma Taapopi Future Media's One Africa TV talks to SWAPO Central Committee member and parliamentarian Dr Tobie Aupindi about his memories of Dr Sam Nujoma. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today19 February, 2025 57
Dr. Sam Nujoma Ngurare urges Namibians to honour Nujoma through desalination dream https://youtu.be/6Y0kDAfE04g By: Envaalde Matheus Former deputy executive director at the ministry of Agriculture, Elijah Ngurare, has called on Namibians to honour the late President Sam Nujoma by making his vision of bringing seawater inland through desalination a reality. Ngurare explained the idea involved extracting water from the sea, purifying it, and distributing it to drought-prone northern regions to ensure water security. He said that climate change and unpredictable rainfall […] today18 February, 2025 55 2
Namibia Shifeta says budget could not allow Nujoma’s vision for compulsory youth training https://youtu.be/WnHhgr2Qjfk By: Envaalde Matheus Environment minister Pohamba Shifeta said the national budget could not accommodate the late Sam Nujoma’s dream of mandatory national youth training. Shifeta, a former youth deputy minister, said he was, among others, tasked with formulating the National Youth Policy by Nujoma, which gave birth to the National Youth Service which currently offers voluntary national service training. Pohamba said Nujoma believed young people would not indulge in […] today18 February, 2025 52
Business / Economics Namcor and partners complete drilling of Sagittarius-1X, block 2914 By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia(NAMCOR) and its partners have completed drilling operations for the Sagittarius-1X exploration well in Block 2914, located in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. NAMCOR made this announcement this afternoon on behalf of the PEL 85 joint venture partner, Rhino Resources. According to NAMCOR, drilling commenced on 18 December 2024 using the Noble Venturer drillship and reached total depth on 6 February 2025. […] today18 February, 2025 60
Environment Environmentalists discuss nature-based solutions By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in collaboration with the Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Network (BES-Net), are hosting BES-Net Regional Trialogue for East and Southern Africa in Windhoek. This event brings together biodiversity policymakers, scientists and practitioners, including representatives of Indigenous Peoples and local communities from Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Uganda, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe, to address the urgent challenges […] today18 February, 2025 36