Daily Archives: Nov 20, 2023

NHE Struggles with Massive Housing Backlog in Northern Namibia

Ongwediva – The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) in Namibia is facing a significant challenge in meeting the housing demands in the northern part of the country, with around 26,000 people currently on the waiting list. NHE Chief Executive Officer Gisb...

Kenya Industrialisation Conference Kicks Off to Revitalise Manufacturing Sector

Nairobi, the Kenya Industrialisation Conference commenced today at the University of Nairobi, aligning with Africa Industrialisation Day. This inaugural event aims to revitalize Kenya's manufacturing sector. According to the theme of the conference, 'A...

Gov’t Moots Policy for Upgrading TVET Skills to University Level

Naivasha – The Kenyan Government is developing a policy aimed at facilitating the upgrading of qualifications obtained through Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET), allowing for credit transfer up to university level. This initiative was...

SME Entrepreneurs in Embu County Receive Training on Business and Human Rights

Embu County – Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) traders in Embu County have participated in a training program focused on business and human rights. The program, conducted by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) in collabor...

World Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims Marked by NTSA

Thika – The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) observed the World Day of Remembrance for road crash victims with a march in Thika. Participants, including NTSA and other stakeholders, walked from the NTSA office to MKU Pavilion in Thika to ...

KNCCI Supports Bottom-Up Economic Model

Narok North Sub County – The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KNCCI) has expressed its support for the bottom-up economic model implemented by the Kenya Kwanza administration. KNCCI president Dr. Erick Ruto, speaking at a thanksgiving...

Development Budget Increased to 49% in Turkana County

Turkana County, the local government has significantly increased its development budget allocation from 29% to 49% of the total budget, announced Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai. According to Kenya News Agency, this move, marking the first budget of his ad...

Government Provides Emergency Relief to Flood Victims in Kwale County

Kwale – In response to the recent severe flooding in Kwale County, the government has distributed a range of emergency relief items to communities affected by the ongoing heavy rains. Residents in Msambweni sub-county, who are currently in internally d...

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Seedlings Planted at Sikosinyana School to Honour Nujoma

Sikosinyana: In adherence to the Namibian government's call to actively promote tree planting this month to honour the legacy of late Founding President Sam Nujoma, the Sikosinyana Senior Secondary School in the Zambezi Region on Monday planted 12 see...
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Inflation Rate Drops to 3.6 Per Cent in April 2025

Windhoek: Namibia's annual inflation rate for April 2025 stood at 3.6 per cent, a decrease from the 4.8 per cent recorded in April 2024. According to Namibia Press Agency, this information was detailed in the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) for A...

Nangombe Admits Electrification Progress Slow

Ondangwa: The implementation of Namibia's electrification project is moving at a snail's pace, according to Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Industry. Nangombe said this on Tuesday during an electricity acceler...

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