Sierra Leone, Namibia Strengthen Ties on Gender-Based Violence Data Management

The Ministry of Gender and Children’s Affairs (MoGCA) has hosted a high-level delegation from Namibia for a South-South learning exchange aimed at strengthening the use of the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System Plus (GBVIMS+). The …

Namibia to train three new state psychiatrists a year

Namibia faces a severe and chronic shortage of government mental health specialists for a population of about three million people, with health and social services minister Esperance Luvindao saying the government plans to train more psychiatrists to …

Namibia Buzz: Are New Finds Boosting Pancontinental's (ASX:PCL) Farm-In?

Highlights Pancontinental has applied to move its Namibian offshore permit into a new renewal period with a firm well commitment. As Pancontinental Energy continues operating outside the ASX 200, growing attention is also being directed towards ASX Oil and …

Over 90% of Namibia’s Energy & Sports Drinks Are Imported

Photo: Contributed   By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibians have a clear appetite for energy and sports drinks, evident in the dozens of options imported by grocery stores and service stations across the country.  In a survey answered by 145 respondents, Redbull, …

TikTok star Ruben from Namibia gets a new baby baboon after Cindy dies – only to say goodbye yet again

Namibia secures N$940m in climate financing 

Staff Writer  Namibia has secured US$56 million (about N$940 million) in catalytic climate financing from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to support the development of green hydrogen and associated industrial projects through the SDG Namibia One Fund. The …

Explainer: How the Bank of Namibia’s 24-month relief package will support farmers and agricultural businesses

The Bank of Namibia has introduced a 24-month regulatory relief framework to help farmers and businesses in the agricultural value chain affected by the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak and El Niño-induced drought conditions. The measures, issued …

Lorcan Tucker says Ireland must learn from series defeat by Namibia

JJ Smit took three wickets in four balls as Ireland were dismissed for 129 in 33.1 overs, before the hosts completed their chase inside 22 overs to clinch the series. Tucker said: “Obviously, it was a disappointing day for us - we came here today excited …

Drilling imminent at Namibia oil deposit, TotalEnergies says

Drilling is imminent at Namibia’s Mopane oil deposit, TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné said, putting fresh capital into the southern African country that has emerged as one of the industry’s most closely watched exploration frontiers. Namibia has …

Telecom Namibia Reports Vandalism at Ongwediva Base Station

Telecom Namibia said protecting telecommunications infrastructure requires public cooperation to prevent further damage to networks and the services they support. Telecom Namibia  has reported the vandalism and theft of critical telecommunications …