National Council’s Oversight Committee Releases Report On Rural Road Conditions

National Council’s Oversight Committee Releases Report On Rural Road Conditions

In a crucial effort to address the challenges faced by rural communities, the National Council's Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing embarked on oversight visits to assess road conditions across multiple regions. In a recent statement released, from September 26 to October 15, 2022, and again from August 7 to 31, 2023, the committee explored the accessibility of essential services such as schools and clinics, aiming to enhance infrastructure […]

November 6, 2024 18

Local

NAMWATER DONATES STATIONERY TO TEN SCHOOLS IN HARDAP REGION

Anna Maasdorp Combined School, Duinevel, Hardap Region, 4th November 2024 – NamWater has reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development through a significant contribution to learners in the Hardap Region. Today, in a handover ceremony attended by key stakeholders, stationery supplies valued at N$ 381,660.00 were officially donated to 11 schools across the region. This initiative is part of NamWater’s comprehensive Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, which aims […]

November 5, 2024 10

Business / Economics

Mines Ministry Launches National Energy Survey with World Bank Support

The Mines and Energy ministry, in partnership with the World Bank, is conducting a National Energy Survey and Affordability Study from 7 October to 11 November. This nationwide study aims to assess socio-economic conditions, identify development needs, and support policies for poverty reduction and sustainable development by advancing universal energy access.

October 29, 2024 37

Africa

Lithium mining in Zimbabwe: a story of loss for one community

By Joshua Matanzima, The University of Queensland Lithium is an essential component of electric vehicle batteries, which are becoming more important as the world moves to a low-carbon energy future. Large deposits of lithium exist in Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Canada, the US, Australia, Portugal, Namibia, Zimbabwe and Ghana. Zimbabwe is the largest producer of lithium in Africa, and the ninth largest in the world. The Zimbabwean […]

September 19, 2024 41

Namibia

MTC partners with Omaruru for digital development agenda

MTC and the Municipality of Omaruru have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on an integrated digital innovation agenda. The agreement aims to identify common interests, assess areas for socio-economic smart solutions, and contribute to Namibia's National Development agenda through transformative initiatives. Here is MTC's spokesperson, Erasmus Nekundi.

June 24, 2024 32

Namibia

Civil Society Network launched to promote sustainable so-cio-economic development

The Namibian Civil Society Non-State Actors Network was launched at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. NamNet chairperson Mahongora Kavihuha says the Network aims to positively impact Namibia's socio-economic development in a rational, sustainable, and equitable manner.

May 30, 2024 43

Africa

Cabo Verde’s malaria victory is a blueprint for Africa

By Bonface Orucho, via bird story agency Cabo Verde has achieved a significant milestone in the battle against malaria, securing malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). In news released on Friday, January 12, WHO explained that indigenous malaria transmission by Anopheles mosquitoes across the archipelago of 10 islands has been halted nationwide for the past three consecutive years. The country's certification is the fourth on the continent, […]

January 17, 2024 46

Namibia

Mateus invites investors to develop Onayena

Onayena Constituency Councillor Kamati Mateus has urged potential investors to contribute to the development of Onayena settlement with the aim of transforming it into a town. Mateus in an interview with Nampa said currently, there is more reliance on Ondangwa for the provision of services. He said Onayena received settlement status in 1997 but has not progressed towards achieving town status, hence his attempts at attracting investors in order to […]

December 1, 2023 19

Namibia

FirstRand Namibia and Ohorongo Cement empower Opuwo youth

Twenty-five Opuwo youths have received brickmaking and business skills training, along with a starter pack to start their own businesses, from the FirstRand Namibia Foundation Trust and Ohorongo Cement. The two-day training was held at the Opuwo Urban Constituency office last week. In a statement issued on Monday, FNB Commercial Relationship Manager Kaarina Matheus highlighted the significant role skills development plays in Namibia’s economic growth agenda. “Namibia needs advanced technical […]

November 28, 2023 27