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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. […]

18 February, 2025

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 […]

18 February, 2025

Business / Economics

Economist supports amendments to Usury and Micro Lending Acts

By: Hertha Eknadjo Economist Erastus Nghinomenwa has applauded the discussions by parliament on the need to amend the Usury Act, Bank of Namibia Act and the Microlending Act. Nghinomenwa emphasized the importance of lawmakers discussing amendments, stating that there is often a misunderstanding of what needs to be done to drive economic growth. “When we talk about economic development, we tend to discuss it in isolation. However, it is crucial […]

18 February, 2025

Namibia

Noa says corruption levels have decreased

https://youtu.be/KNkp2Q0RWnY By: Ketemba Tjipepa The Anti-Corruption Commission director-general, Paulus Noa, says the country is no longer experiencing high levels of corruption. This follows Namibia maintaining its position and score in the recent Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index. Namibia scored 49 out of 100, ranking 59th out of 180 countries. "Today, as I'm speaking to you, we are no longer receiving higher levels of corruption as we were receiving in […]

18 February, 2025

Namibia

Haufiku says Nujoma boosted Namibia’s life expectancy

https://youtu.be/rJ8LTW1bam4 By: Envaalde Matheus Former health minister Bernard Haufiku praised the Founding President Sam Nujoma for significantly improving Namibia's life expectancy from 54 years to nearly 70 years post-independence. Haufiku attributed the increase in life expectancy to Nujoma's focus on ensuring hospitals were equipped with essential infrastructure and that all children were born in health facilities. “The data is there. If you take life expectancy at independence, it was roughly […]

17 February, 2025

Namibia

Maamberua wants Namibians to honour Nujoma by revisiting Vision 2030

https://youtu.be/hNppekpKgIs By: Envaalde Matheus Former Swanu president and member of parliament, Usutuaije Maamberua, has called on Namibians to revisit the country’s Vision 2030 to honour the legacy of the late Sam Nujoma. Maamberua, who served as permanent secretary in the Ministry of Finance during Nujoma's tenure for over seven years, said reflecting on the vision that helped shape the nation’s development goals is essential. Maamberua said the country has […]

17 February, 2025

Business / Economics

A pathway to financial growth for Namibians though Unit Trusts

Monday, 17 February 2025 - Investments and savings are essential to both economic stability and financial security. A unit trust is among the greatest and easiest investment solutions available. Long-term wealth accumulation and inflation coverage are guaranteed by this investing instrument, particularly in light of Namibia's recent history of rising annual inflation rates, which peaked in August 2022 at 7.3%. Inflation has nevertheless decreased significantly since then and currently is […]

17 February, 2025

Namibia

Nahas Angula Full Interview

https://youtu.be/0OoYyftDp9s Future Media's One Africa TV talks to Former Prime Minister Nahas Angula about her memories of Dr Sam Nujoma. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays.

17 February, 2025

Namibia

Defence ministry ready to bury Nujoma without outside assistance

https://youtu.be/ftNAwjv84Gs By: Josia Shigwedha Defence minister Frans Kapofi said the government is ready to bury Founding Father Sam Nujoma without seeking assistance from any foreign country this year. Namibia asked Zambia to help bury President Hage Geingob last year. The government said Zambia had the experience of burying sitting presidents, unlike Namibia. Watch on oneafrica.tv, DStv or GOtv at 19h00 on Mondays to Fridays.

17 February, 2025