Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, April 22 — The fourth annual Nedbank Women in Media conference was held on Sunday, 20 April 2024, in Windhoek, gathering a diverse group of voices under the theme “Bringing together diverse voices.” The event provided an invaluable platform for camaraderie, collaboration, and conversation among trailblazing females in Namibia’s media industry. This year’s conference focused on critical issues such as gender disparities in leadership, mental health, and representation within the media. The morning kicked off with a stirring welcome speech by award-winning journalist and ..read more

WINDHOEK, April 22 — Namibia’s Khomas Regional Council and officials from east China’s Jiangsu Province on Monday signed a five-year work plan aimed at deepening their twinning partnership and addressing mutual development challenges. In her official statement delivered during the signing ceremony held in Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua expressed gratitude for the historical foundations laid by previous agreements, including the cooperation agreement signed in June 2015 and the subsequent agreement signed with the Standing Committee of the People’s Congr ..read more

WINDHOEK, April 22  — Namibia’s agricultural sector faces significant challenges, as outlined in the Crop Prospects, Food Security and Drought Situation Report, released on Monday by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform. According to the report, preliminary crop estimates indicate a drastic reduction in projected harvests in all communal crop-producing regions and the commercial sector. The aggregated national cereal production, encompassing maize, millet, sorghum, and wheat, stands at a mere 72,150 metric tons (MT). “This figure represents a staggering 53 percent decrease ..read more

WINDHOEK, April 20 — Namibian Minister of Health and Social Services Kalumbi Shangula on Friday emphasized the importance of partnerships in the fight against infectious diseases and pandemics, stressing the need for regional and international cooperation. He highlighted this in his keynote address at a high-level roundtable discussion at an event held under the theme “Collaboration for Health Equity,” which brought together various guests at the State House in the national capital of Windhoek. In his address, Shangula underscored the establishment of the Directorate of Special Program within ..read more

WINDHOEK, April 20 — NamPower, Namibia’s power utility, plans to achieve 80 percent energy self-sufficiency by the year 2028 to bolster the country’s energy security and reduce dependence on electricity imports. The power utility is actively pursuing renewable local generation projects with a combined capacity of 274 megawatts (MW), which, once completed, will contribute to the country’s energy self-sufficiency goals, Kahenge Haulofu, NamPower’s managing director, told Xinhua on Friday. “NamPower is well on its strategic path to implement local generation projects. In addition, NamPower manage ..read more

HARARE, April 18  — Zimbabwe on Thursday marked its 44th independence anniversary at Murambinda Growth Point in Manicaland Province. Located in the eastern part of the country, Manicaland is one of the provinces that bore the brunt of the liberation struggle that ushered in Zimbabwe’s independence from British colonial rule in 1980. In his speech, President Emmerson Mnangagwa reiterated the government’s commitment to addressing food shortages due to an El Nino-induced drought, and to vigorously pursuing national development goals to upgrade Zimbabwe into an upper middle-income economy by ..read more

WINDHOEK, April 18 — The Namibian government on Thursday announced the introduction of visas upon arrival at Walvis Bay Harbour, effective immediately. The decision, as revealed by Etienne Maritz, executive director of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, signifies the country’s effort to streamline entry procedures and boost accessibility for international travellers as well as enhance the tourism and trade sectors. “By issuing visas at the point of arrival, the ministry aims to bolster convenience for travellers while sustaining security measures,” he said, adding ..read more

WINDHOEK, April 18 — Namibia expressed concern on Thursday over the escalating tensions in the Middle East and called for maximum restraint to prevent further conflict. In a statement, Peya Mushelenga, minister of international relations and cooperation, emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution to the current crisis, warning that the ongoing developments risk exacerbating the already fragile situation in the region and could potentially lead to broader conflict. “Attacks and counterattacks, as well as threats of reprisals, are counterproductive to peace, which all UN members pledged to up ..read more

WINDHOEK, April 18  — An aquaculture company with headquarters in Oslo, the capital of Norway, has secured an “Offshore Commercial Phase” license for salmon production in Namibia. The license, spanning 15 years, heralds the advent of commercial salmon farming in the region, said the African Aquaculture Company (ACC) in a statement on Thursday. Operating primarily from three offshore sites, strategically located northwest of Luderitz, a coastal town in southwestern Namibia, AAC is poised to produce high-value, omega-rich Atlantic salmon for both domestic consumption and export markets, sai ..read more

By Lylie Happiness Windhoek, 18 March 2024- During a recent trial for the launch of 5G services in Namibia in collaboration with local telecommunications giant MTC, Huawei Namibia Country Manager Michael Zhang outlined the transformative benefits that 5G technology promises to bring once fully implemented. Zhang emphasized that 5G offers ultra-speed capabilities, enabling an exceptional mobile network experience that allows for seamless streaming of 4K videos and live content. Moreover, its significantly reduced latency opens doors for various remote operations such as remote driving and medic ..read more