Namibia 100 heart patients risk dying annually while waiting for treatment https://youtu.be/lajODB_sYEY By: Selma Taapopi Health ministry executive director, Ben Nangombe, says about 100 young heart patients could die annually while waiting for healthcare. Nangombe said 550 heart patients are currently on the treatment waiting list, and not all receive treatment on time. He said while the ministry has the capacity to treat heart patients locally, the demand for cardiac care far exceeds available resources. Nangombe made these remarks at […] today14 March, 2025
Business / Economics NIPDB CEO says unsustainable unemployment a threat to peace https://youtu.be/rvKjQW_wr2Y By: Selma Taapopi Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Chief Executive Officer Nangula Uaandja said the incoming president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah should address unemployment immediately after her inauguration. Uaandja said the recent unemployment statistics pose a threat to peace and stability. According to Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA), the overall unemployment is nearly 37 percent.“ We have seen with the recent statistics that were released by the Namibian Statistics […] today14 March, 2025
Namibia Jerry Ekandjo Full Interview https://youtu.be/8rF1fC_arww Future Media’s One Africa Tv talks to Swapo stalwart Jerry Ekandjo. By: Josia Shigwedha Catch the NewsOnOne Bulletin on oneafrica.tv, DStv284 or GOtv24 at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays. today13 March, 2025
Namibia Water for life and industry By: Angie Scholtz The Orano Erongo Desalination Plant is a seawater desalination facility located in Namibia, near the coastal town of Wlotzkasbaken in the Erongo region. It was originally built by Orano (formerly Areva) to supply water to the Trekkopje uranium mine. However, due to the mine’s suspension, the plant now primarily provides desalinated water to other industrial users and municipalities in the region, including the town of Swakopmund and […] today12 March, 2025
Namibia Empowering small farmers By: Maria Namupala The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) continues to empower and strengthen farmers in the country. Last week farmers were trained in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaptation in Kunene Region from the 03-08 March 2025. OPM Public Relations Officer Maxmus Halwoodi, said this is done to create awareness among communities and train smallholder farmers in different aspects. Halwoodi added that the initiative was a collaboration […] today12 March, 2025
Business / Economics NamRA commissioner calls for improved trade facilitation in Africa By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute has emphasized the urgent need for Africa to improve intra-continental trade by addressing inefficiencies in customs regulations and border processes. Shivute highlighted that Africa’s intra-circuit trade stands at a mere 20% to 25%, significantly lower than Europe’s 60% to 67%. The commissioner was speaking during the official launch of the Coordinated Border Management (CBM) National Strategy for Namibia […] today12 March, 2025
Business / Economics NamRA recovers N$3.4 million through whistleblower reports By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has recovered N$3.4 million through its whistleblowing hotline. Launched last year and independently managed by Deloitte Namibia, the NamRA whistleblowing hotline has become a crucial tool in enhancing transparency and accountability. Since its activation in May 2024, the hotline has received 60 reports addressing concerns such as fraud, corruption, tax evasion, alleged money laundering, drug smuggling, and other unethical behavior. According to […] today12 March, 2025
Namibia NUST Surpasses N$1 Billion in Research Funding and Expands STEM Enrolment by 52% By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology’s (NUST’s) research funding has surpassed more than N$1 billion over the last five years, coupled with the graduation of more than 4000 postgraduate students, including honours, masters and PhD students. The institution’s revenue has surpassed N$1 billion consecutively over the past two years. Speaking during the institution’s official opening of 2025 academic year, NUST Vice-chancellor Erold Naomab said NUST has […] today12 March, 2025
Namibia NCRST awards N$4.5 million in research grants to UNAM scholars By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST) on Monday awarded research grants totaling N$4.5 million to University of Namibia (UNAM) researchers. The funding, provided through international partnerships, will support projects in artificial intelligence, agriculture, energy, water, health, and psychometric assessment. NCRST Chief Executive Officer Anicia Peters emphasized the importance of impactful, transdisciplinary research and a collaborative approach involving researchers, communities, government, and the private sector. […] today12 March, 2025
