The Technical and Vocational Education (TVET) and Talent Entrepreneurs Career Fair 2023 helped young people choose the best career path, especially in TVET fields. The fair was hosted on 11 August by the City of Windhoek in collaboration with the Khomas Regional Council at A.
Learners urged to take up career paths in technical and vocational fields
Oil can place Namibia among top producers by 2035 – Kuugongelwa-Amadhila
The Prime Minister Hon Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to socioeconomic development and environmental stewardship, following the discovery of two light crude oil discoveries in Namibia in the last 18 months, namely Venus and Graff in the Orange Basin.
Repo rate to remain unchanged at 7.75% – Central Bank
The repo rate will remain unchanged at 7.75%, while the prime lending rate remains the same at 11.50%, the Bank of Namibia Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab said during a Monetary Policy Committee announcement.
Alweendo to spearhead collaboration at Angola Oil & Gas 2023
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo will deliver an address as a keynote speaker at the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Conference & Exhibition, scheduled for 13 to 14 September in Luanda, a statement released last week said.
SADC bodies emphasize the significance of youth’s involvement in putting the planet first
The SADC Youth Forum (SAYoF) and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) emphasized the importance of involving youth in prioritizing the planet on International Youth Day. The youth need a conducive policy and legal environment to thrive and become the best versions of themselves, the bodies highlighted.
Continent-wide insurance momentum required to close protection gap
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. At a recent African Insurance Exchange seminar in Sun City, South Africa, NamibRe’s Managing Director Patty Karuaihe-Martin remarked in a panel discussion that insurance penetration for the continnent as a whole, is extremely low, in the order of only 3%.
Namwater Dam Bulletin on Monday 14 August 2023
A blank space or an (NR) indicates no readings received. An (e) indicates that the water level has been estimated. An (w) indicates that the conditions were very windy, resulting in an inaccurate reading.
A co-created digital repository of the ovaHimba heritage on display at NUST
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. A vast collection of artefacts has been collected over the years about the rich and intriguing ovaHimba culture. However, many times these artefacts are not validated by the ovaHimba communitities themselves, and the exclusion of their input results in inaccurate representations of their culture.
Competitive sport vital link in broader education of deaf learners
By David Adetona. The National Institute for Special Education (NISE) took the honours in the netball league in the recent Winter Sport tournament for deaf schools in the Khomas Region. In soccer, the top position was taken by Eluwa Special School and in the athletics division, Maria Mwengere Secondary School fielded the biggest number of […]
N$706 million budget for 2023 National Population and Housing Census
By Adolf Kaure. The Statistician General, Alex Shimuafeni this week announced that a budget of N$706 million has been set aside for the 2023 National Population and Housing Census. Speaking at a press briefing in Swakopmund on Thursday, Shimuafeni said that the bulk of this money will be used to compensate enumerators and to pay […]
Powerful survivor testimony illustrates need for dread disease cover
A very large number of so-called dread diseases are now covered by Sanlam’s new and enhanced product that specifically covers the impact of unforeseen illness. This week the insurer announced it has launched two upgraded products for a range of up to 300 severe diseases.
Shincheonji believers dig into the sublime message of Revelation
For the past month, believers in the Shincheonji Church of Jesus had the opportunity to preach from the book of Revelation to demonstrate their understanding of the scriptures and their insight into the special message of the last book in the Bible.
EU provides technical support to the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade
IT equipment was handed over to the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) staff this week to assist the operation of the Directorate of International Trade, by the European Union (EU) Ambassador to Namibia, H.E Sinikka Antila.
US Ambassador’s visit provides overview of support for Tsumkwe community
The United States Ambassador to Namibia, HE Randy Berry, recently visited Tsumkwe to meet community leaders, students, conservation actors, and health service providers. During his two-day visit, Ambassador Berry stopped by the Mangetti Dune Health Centre, where he met with the nurse-in-charge and a Tuberculosis field promoter, to tour the facility.
Study estimates Africa’s green hydrogen potential at US$1 trillion by 2035
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. According to a recent study financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB) on Africa’s future role in green hydrogen, the continent has the potential to produce hydrogen worth more than US$1 trillion annually by 2035.
Paratus Namibian Cycle Classic set for October – Early bird registration now open
The Paratus Namibian Cycle Classic is scheduled to take place on 7 and 8 October, and for the second consecutive year, Paratus Namibia will back up the event with a sponsorship, in support of cycling enthusiasm in Namibia and to a wide range of the event’s attendant social upliftment projects.
Win robotics challenge, and get robotic course scholarship
The Goethe-Institut is offering any child between the ages of 8 and 12 who visits their library, a scholarship for a robotics course, if they participate and win the Robotics Scholarship Challenge.
Green Scheme projects: – Re-evaluation for best possible modalities
By Josef Kefas Sheehama. A Namibian Agriculture Policy should be the overarching policy that serves as a base for aligning all other existing policies, laws, and regulations. Such a policy should present a framework for the design of programmes and projects that will steer the performance of the sector.
Nedbank Group headline earnings up by 10% – Solid financial performance amid challenging operating environment
Nedbank Group delivered a solid financial performance for the six months to 30 June 2023 as headline earnings (HE) increased by 10% to R7,3bn in a challenging operating environment and return on equity (ROE) increased to 14,2% (H1 2022: 13,6%).
Namiseb attends 2023 South African Legal Sector Development Seminar
National Council Secretary, Tousy Namiseb is in attendance at the 2023 South African Legal Sector Development as a distinguished guest of the South African Forum of Secretaries at the SALS Professional Development Seminar from 7 to 9 August 2023.
Dimension Data bags Fortinet SADC Top Performing Partner of the Year 2022 Award
Systems Integration and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) solutions provider, and subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, Dimension Data Namibia recently won the Fortinet SADC Top Performing Partner of the Year 2022 Award.
Estates Agency Board and Namibia Competition boards commissioned
The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Hon Lucia Iipumbu this week commissioned the new boards of directors for the Namibia Estates Agency Board and Namibia Competition Commission (NaCC). The new board for the NEAB are Ms Marvel Tjombonde and Mr Abel Sindano as Chairperson and Deputy Chairperso; Mr Simeon Kahona, Mr Dickson Swanepoel, and Ms […]
Tapping into Walvis Bay’s massive blue economy potential
By Adolf Kaure. The Mayor of Walvis Bay, His Worship Trevino Forbes said that the harbour town has the potential to tap into the blue economy in several ways when he recently spoke at the opening ceremony of the coastal town’s Maritime Festival.
New investment policy to create a more conducive business environment – Iipumbu
The country is working on finalising its investment policy regime to fully leverage new investments in renewable energies to resuscitate the economy, the Minister of Industrialization and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu said this week.
Outgoing GIPF boss commended for his contributions and achievements
The Government Institutions Pensions Fund (GIPF) Board of Trustees Chairperson, Nillian Mulemi recently bid farewell to outgoing Chief Executive and Principal Officer David Nuyoma, whose last day in office was 04 August.
Hyphen and Japanese firm ink agreement to explore areas for potential collaboration in local green hydrogen project
Hydrogen development company, Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ITOCHU Corporation (ITOCHU) to explore areas for potential collaboration between them to drive forward sub-Saharan Africa’s largest, and only, fully vertically-integrated green hydrogen project.
A sustainable solution for economic growth and social impact
By Christoff Bauernschmitt Head of Alternative Investments Old Mutual Investment Group. In the realm of finance, alternative investments offer diversification and returns beyond traditional asset classes in finance, extending portfolios beyond equities, bonds, and cash.