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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Sustainable Development

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Local

Kraatz welcomes university of Namibia students for an immersive learning experience

    Kraatz, a proud subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group of Companies, recently hosted a group of 3rd and 4th-year Civil Engineering students from the University of Namibia (UNAM) at its Walvis Bay headquarters. This initiative, in alignment with O&L’s Vision 2029 and their core values of being authentic, caring, and passionate, underscores Kraatz’s commitment to fostering local talent and contributing to Namibia’s sustainable development. The visit […]

todaySeptember 5, 2024 12

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Namibia

United Nations report criticizes Namibia’s SDG scores

The Head of Governance at UN Namibia, Alka Bhatia says the Global Progress Report on Sustainable Development Goals does not give Namibia a good score on peace, justice, and strong institutions. SDG 16 promotes peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, access to justice for all, and building effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels.  

todaySeptember 4, 2024 48

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Opinion Pieces

Assessing opportunities and drawbacks, building nuclear power plant reactor to meet Namibia’s electricity needs

  Opinion Piece Josef Kefas Sheehama Energy security demands a reduction in reliance on imported fossil fuels as everyone braces for the potential of an impending energy apocalypse. Namibia must prioritize building a nuclear power plant reactor if it wants to surpass its current position and become a leader in energy self-sufficiency. The most cost-effective way for Namibia to boost energy security and resilience while diversifying its sources of electricity […]

todayAugust 8, 2024 35

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Africa

Green energy for all: Zimbabwe will need a new social contract to roll out projects like solar power

        By Ellen Fungisai Chipango, University of Johannesburg and Long Seng To, Loughborough University     The Zimbabwean government is racing against time to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal 7: affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030. However, the race towards green energy is top-down and mostly privatised. New technology is being introduced or sold to individuals or small families, but renewable […]

todayJuly 31, 2024 16

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Environment

UN chief calls for cooperation on heat wave impact

The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling for an urgent and concerted effort to strengthen international cooperation to address extreme heat. Guterres says extreme heat is increasingly tearing through economies, widening inequalities, undermining the Sustainable Development Goals and killing people.  

todayJuly 30, 2024 16

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Business / Economics

World Bank approves $138.5 million energy loan for NamPower

Namibia has embarked on its first World Bank-financed energy project, a $138.5 million initiative to strengthen the reliability of its transmission network and integrate more renewable energy into the electricity system. The project will be implemented by NamPower, the national electricity utility, and represents a big step toward a greener and more sustainable future. "Namibia is uniquely positioned as a regional leader in the transition towards a greener future. The […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 26

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Local

Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal removed from the List of World Heritage in Danger

    The UNESCO World Heritage Committee, meeting in New Delhi (India), decided on Wednesday to remove Niokolo-Koba National Park in Senegal from the List of World Heritage in Danger, following the positive steps taken by the State Party, which have contributed to improving the natural site’s state of conservation. Inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1981 for its unique biodiversity and exceptional ecosystems, Niokolo-Koba National Park has faced a series […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 4

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Opinion Pieces

Namibia’s uncharted blue economy has a lot of potential

    Opinion By Josef Kefas Sheehama     Given the potential for the blue economy to generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs, Namibia has a great chance for long-term economic growth and development. The NDP 5 interventions can also be utilized to realize Namibia's Vision 2030 aspirations of eradicating poverty, decreasing inequality, and fostering an inclusive economy. Namibia must revive, implement robust climate change mitigation strategies, […]

todayJuly 24, 2024 28

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