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26 Jan

Kasaona breaks gender barriers in premier league football

Sports

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Uerikondjera ‘’Mammie’’ Kasaona, has made history by becoming the first woman in Namibian football to coach a men's football team Blue Waters in the premier league. Kasaona was in the dugout this past weekend when she guided Blue Waters into the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup competition after beating Okahandja United 4-3 on penalties after a 0-0 draw during regular time on Saturday. She was recently appointed Blue Waters Assistant coach deputising head coach Paulus Shipanga. Kasaona is also currently the head coach of the national women's senior team Brave Gladiators, a team she also captained during…

26 Jan

Will Namibia achieve SDG 6 on sanitation by 2030? A critical look at progress and path forward

Opinions

Wayambekange N Hamufenhu As Namibia sets its sights on achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) “access to clean water and sanitation for all” by 2030, questions arise regarding the country’s progress in reaching this ambitious target, particularly in terms of sanitation. While Namibia has made notable strides in improving water access, sanitation remains a pressing challenge. With just five years left until the target year, it is essential to critically assess the current situation, the progress made, and the path ahead to determine if Namibia can achieve SDG 6 on sanitation. So far, Namibia has made significant advancements in…

26 Jan

Striking the right balance: Maximising socio-economic impact while minimising our footprint in one of Namibia’s precious national park

Opinions

Sheldon Husselmann We know it really matters HOW Hyphen delivers green hydrogen for Namibia. It is critical that we acknowledge and position our project in its overall context – balancing the positive socio-economic impacts it will bring to the country and its people, whilst identifying and minimising its environmental impact. We will do this through continuing to work directly with local communities and through very selective siting of infrastructure within the vast project area. Namibia’s position in the world Globally, there is a strong commitment to transition towards a low-carbon future in a manner that is equitable and tailored to…

26 Jan

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WORLD TODAY FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

National News

Pankratius Kondjamba Energy continues to be a key driver for global economic growth. Energy sparked the first industrial revolution in the 1760s’ and continued to play a fundamental role in the subsequent revolutions. This era was marked by the invention of steam engines which made use of water and the release of steam power leading to the rise of trains and mechanization of manufacturing. The availability of fuels like coal contributed to making the steam engine significant during this revolution period. The production of energy and its use contributes significantly to global warming. It is estimated to contribute about…

26 Jan

The Revolution of the Blue Transformation through Aquaculture Development

Opinions

Hiskia Asino Namibia is a country that potentially has the potential to become the most fish-productive nation per capita in Africa considering its geographical location and the abundance of its natural resources. However, some of the most crucial and important sectors have unfortunately not been receiving the support required to boost and industrialize food security and wealth creation. This is not to say efforts have not been made indefinitely, but to overcome the existing barriers and challenges more capital inputs and investment are required. Namibia shares great similarities with Egypt, which is one of the driest countries in the world.…

26 Jan

Windhoek flood victims pleased with new relocation layout

National News

Stefanus Nashama The mayor of Windhoek, Ndeshihafela Laranja, has expressed satisfaction with the positive response from flood victims, who were recently relocated to new settlements in the city. On Friday, during her first official visit to Goreangab, Laranja confirmed that the people who had to move are happy with the new site's layout and conditions. “At the relocation centre, the layout is well executed, and so far, the relocated residents are happy with the set-up,” Laranja stated. She said the municipality had been working diligently to ensure that flood victims were provided with improved living conditions. Laranja observed that the…

26 Jan

Stock brand fees increased for 2025

National News

Martin Endjala The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN), formerly known as the Meat Board of Namibia, has announced an increase in stock brand fees. The announcement indicated that the new fees became effective on 8 January. A stock brand fee is paid to register a unique identifying brand mark used on livestock in Namibia. This mark ensures that livestock can be traced back to their owner if found. The Stock Brands Act No. 24 of 1995 governs the fee and regulates livestock identification in the country. It covers the cost of officially registering an owner's cattle brand.…

24 Jan

DR. THEO-BEN GURIRAB: A GREAT MAN, AN OUTSTANDING CITIZEN OF NAMIBIA AND THE WORLD, MY MENTOR

Opinions

PAUL T. SHIPALE Given that Theobald Benjamin Dururo Gurirab, better known as Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab, wasborn on the 23rd of January 1938 amidst the mysteries of the !Oe #gâb mountain, meanderingeast of Okombahe and /Uikrens; the lifeline offered by the #Eseb river that splits /Â/#gomesin two; the alluring Namib desert landscape, just a stone throw away from Usakos; and theremarkable dunes and secrets of the Skeleton Coast, in January 2013, I wrote a piece titled;“Birthday Wishes for Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab”, in which I narrated how the week was full ofsignificant events to talk about. Chief among those events was the…

24 Jan

“Business unusual” possible with “business unusual” by the workers!

Opinions

Economically, Namibia has for some years now since independence been going through a rough patch. This has been partly due to the administration's own actions, and partly due to the unstable global economic situation. The ongoing economic headwinds have affected all countries in equal measure, irrespective of any mode of production, including the capitalist or free market one. However, the impact on all countries has not been uniform. By virtue of their differing modes of production, the impact has equally been different. Differing from countries with purely capitalist modes of production, and according to their peculiar characteristics as it may…

23 Jan

Diamond theft, a long-standing challenge

Main

Allexer Namundjembo and Ester Mbathera The recent diamond heist at Namdia’s ‘Eumbo’ office in Windhoek, which resulted in the deaths of Namdia’s security chief, Francis Eiseb, and suspect Max Endjala, has reignited concerns over the security and management of Namibia’s diamond resources. Almost a week after the heist, Namdia has chosen to remain silent, postponing a media briefing that was initially anticipated to provide clarity on the incident. Namdia’s Chief Executive Officer, Alisa Amupolo announced on Wednesday that the company had delayed the briefing due to ongoing investigations. “We will then be in a better position to provide you with…