Economic collaboration between Namibia and Botswana has the potential to reshape the regional energy landscape. Recently, President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia and President Duma Boko of Botswana met to discuss critical economic initiatives. One of the key topics on their agenda was the possibility of a joint oil refinery, a move that could bring significant benefits to both nations.
As a recent graduate and a member of Namibia’s growing population of unemployed youth, I speak on behalf of countless young job seekers who face long-standing obstacles when applying for government vacancies. For years, the recruitment system in our public sector has made it incredibly difficult for many qualified candidates, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to compete fairly for opportunities.
As Namibia grows closer to an energy transformation which may reshape its economy, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has urged locals to prepare for the oil and gas industry. This remarks were made during a public lecture which took place in Windhoek last week under the theme, ‘skill needs for Namibia’s emerging oil and gas industry’.
Namibia’s Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) and the United Nations (UN) has entered into an agreement that will see the two organisations facilitating knowledge and skills transfer through the National Internship Programme. The agreement will also promote electronic know your customer (e-KYC), e-learning and digital identity solutions as well as foster the expansion of financial literacy.
The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) has announced the allocation of N$25 million to fund scholarships for students from the ||Kharas and Hardap regions. While this investment is a landmark boost for Namibia’s green energy ambitions and has further secured the country a top global ranking in climate investment competitiveness.
In a historic and emotionally charged moment, Namibia officially observed its first Genocide Remembrance Day, honoring the lives of more than 100,000 Ovaherero and Nama people who were systematically exterminated by the German colonial regime between 1904 and 1908.
According to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in official address at the commemoration, the declaration of this national holiday marks a turning point in Namibia’s journey toward healing, historical reckoning, and justice.
Regional councilors in Oshikoto, Ohangwena and Omusati regions have expressed concern over the exploitation and abused of members of the San community who reside in their constituencies.
The councilors further claim the San people are often used to do various jobs without remuneration and at times are paid alcohol or food. Protasius Neshuku, the regional councilor of Eengodi constituency in Oshikoto region indicated that some members of the San community are cattle herders or domestic servants.
A group of close to 10 young Namibians is adamant they will continue camping outside the Osona military base facility, with the hope that the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) might reconsider its decision to not absorb them for training as recruits.
The Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) is still nursing deep political wounds after it was deregistered by the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), a move the party says left lasting damage ahead of the 2024 national elections.
Although the ECN has since reinstated NEFF and government compensatws them, the party’s deputy leader and member of parliament, Kalimbo Iipumbu on Monday said the damage to their political trust and momentum cannot be undone.
The national coordinator of the Namibian Schools Sport Union (NSSU), Roger Kambatuku, has come under fire from peers in the sector, for allegedly receiving two salaries from the government. This, is it claimed, is being carried out in absence of the required approval from the prime minister on recommendation of the public service commission.