insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Statistics Agency records slow economic activity in Q2 The Namibia Statistics Agency has released the official GDP figures for the second quarter of 2024, covering economic activity from April to June. The economy grew slowly, with secondary industries showing only 1.5 percent growth compared to 7.1 percent in the same quarter of 2023. This slow growth was evident in the "Electricity and Water" sector, which grew by 4.1 percent, and the Manufacturing sector, which grew by just 0.6 […] todaySeptember 19, 2024 22
insert_link Africa Tyla makes history with first VMA win for Africa South Africa’s Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music Award for Best Afrobeats for her hit song Water, making history as the first female African artist to win a VMA. Taylor Swift, who had 12 nominations, won seven, including Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration for Fortnight featuring Post Malone. She is now the most-awarded artist in VMA history. Tyla says the impact her song has had globally is a […] todaySeptember 12, 2024 48
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Faces Waste Management Challenges as Landfill Nears Capacity Windhoek generates 84,520 tonnes of waste annually, with 36% organic and 16% recyclable or compostable say The Brief. With the city's landfill nearing capacity, David Adams, Acting Strategic Executive for Infrastructure, Water, and Technical Services, stresses the need to divert 6% of waste to buy time for a comprehensive waste management plan by 2027. The EU-funded project aims to improve waste management and increase recycling in the city. todayAugust 22, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Katutura Residents’ To Meet At City of Windhoek Over Billing Disputes Shaun Gariseb from the Katutura Residents' Committee announced a meeting with the City of Windhoek to address concerns over billing errors and discrepancies. The visit follows the city's admission of fraudulent billing practices and issues with their water estimation formula. The committee aims to verify accounts and clarify billing problems, not to seek debt write-offs. Residents affected by the billing issues are invited to attend. todayAugust 19, 2024 22
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Minister discusses aquifer pollution risks The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein is visiting the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Regions to engage with regional leaders, Communal Land Boards, Resettlement Committees, and farmers. During a community meeting in Leonardville, the Minister discussed the Stampriet Aquifer, where he explained how underground mining can pollute water sources. todayAugust 15, 2024 21
insert_link Namibia Agriculture Ministry To Launch Innovative Oshikoto Integrated Regional Land-Use Plan On June 19, the Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform ministry will launch a program for the Oshikoto Integrated Regional Land-Use Plan. This innovative approach aims to allocate land use in the region effectively, promoting sustainability and suitability. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa. todayJune 18, 2024 36
insert_link Environment Agriculture Minister addresses World Water Forum The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, is attending the 10th World Water Forum under the theme “Water for Shared Prosperity” in Indonesia, Bali. The Minister addressed the Forum where he underscored Africa's commitment to water supply and sanitation, but on par with commitments to continental and global agreements. According to Schlettwein, Namibia is grappling with the worst drought it has faced in 100 years, threatening the country’s water security, […] todayMay 21, 2024 54
insert_link Namibia Water Minister Attends 10th World Water Forum in Bali The Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform minister, Calle Schlettwein, is representing Namibia at the 10th World Water Forum in Indonesia, Bali, themed "Water for Shared Prosperity." The Forum seeks to advance the outcomes of the UN-Water Conference in New York from March 2023, with Namibia's participation aiming to enhance water management and sharing with neighboring countries nationwide. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa. todayMay 21, 2024 48
insert_link World Water extraction and weight of buildings see half of China’s cities sink A new satellite assessment suggests that nearly half the land under major cities in China are sinking caused by human activity. In coastal cities, this subsidence threatens millions of people with flooding as sea levels rise. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong. todayApril 19, 2024 19