Daily Archives: Nov 1, 2023

Namibia’s Largest Emergency Unit Reopens after Renovation at Katutura State Hospital

WINDHOEK: President Hage Geingob on Wednesday marked the official reopening of the Katutura State Hospital’s Emergency Unit following extensive renovations. As the country's largest and busiest emergency facility, its refurbishment represents a signifi...

Oil and Green Hydrogen Industries Poised to Propel Namibia Towards Vision 2030 Goals

KEETMANSHOOP: With the 2030 deadline for Namibia’s Vision 2030 rapidly approaching, Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Lucia Iipumbu has highlighted the critical role of the burgeoning oil and green hydrogen industries in achieving the nation's in...

Sinimbo Urges Namibians to Transition from Consumers to Producers in Digital Economy

WINDHOEK: During a Southern Africa workshop focused on consumer protection and e-commerce, Trade and Industrialisation Deputy Minister Verna Sinimbo urged Namibians to transition from being mere consumers to active producers within the digital economy....

RFA Voices Concern Over Stagnant Fuel Levy Amidst Funding Shortfall

WINDHOEK: The Road Fund Administration (RFA), a critical body overseeing road financing in Namibia, has expressed its concern over the Ministry of Finance’s decision to not approve a proposed increase in the fuel levy for three consecutive financial ye...

Namibia Tourism Board Expands Reach in Indian Ocean Islands Market

WINDHOEK: The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) successfully conducted a Business-to-business (B2B) networking session on Wednesday, with participation from over 50 tourism industry partners hailing from the Indian Ocean Islands. This session was a strategic...

Rise in Antisemitic Incidents: A Call to Action

WASHINGTON: The United States has witnessed a significant surge in antisemitic incidents following the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has reported a staggering 400% increase in such incidents compared to Octo...

Joint Tourism Booklet for ||Kharas Region and Northern Cape Province Launched

KEETMANSHOOP: The Kharas Region Governor, Aletha Frederick, unveiled a comprehensive tourism booklet for both the ||Kharas Region and the Northern Cape Province of South Africa on Tuesday night. The launch event was a key highlight of a business semina...

Tsandi Village Council Transforms Informal Settlements, Promotes Formal Housing

TSANDI: In a significant urban development initiative, the Tsandi Village Council has successfully formalised an informal settlement in the town, allocating land parcels ranging from 300 to 500 square meters to each of the residents in the area.Accordi...

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S. Korean Banks’ Lending Rate Declines for Sixth Consecutive Month in May

Seoul: South Korean banks' lending rate fell for the sixth successive month due to lower policy rate, central bank data showed Monday. The weighted average rate for new bank loans slipped 0.02 percentage points from a month earlier to an annualized 4....
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Ngurare Hands Over Four Boreholes in Epembe

Epembe: Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare on Sunday officially handed over four newly completed boreholes at Onamundindi in the Epembe Constituency. This landmark initiative is set to provide clean, accessible water to over 23 villages and significantly i...

Houseboat Painter’s Body Recovered from Zambezi River

Katima mulilo: The body of 25-year-old Nguapeua Manieatara Riruako, who reportedly drowned in the Zambezi River on Wednesday while painting a newly constructed houseboat, was retrieved on Sunday afternoon at Namwi Island. According to Namibia Press ...

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