RENEWABLE energy has become the cheapest source of new electricity generation in most parts of the world. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (Irena) report, titled ‘24/7 Renewables: The Economics of Firm Solar and Wind’, fossil fuel generation has…

The Roads Authority (RA) has temporarily closed 14 roads in the ||Kharas region following severe damage caused by heavy rainfall and flooding. The authority announced on Thursday that it is monitoring the affected areas and will undertake necessary assessments and…

The Namibian Revolutionary Transport and Manufacturing Union (Naretu) and Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) have signed a substantive wage agreement granting NBL employees a 5% salary increase. In a statement, Naretu says the agreement was signed in Windhoek on Thursday. “The…

Minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Inge Zaamwani has ordered urgent action on water shortages, delayed responses and land servicing challenges in the Erongo region, citing their direct impact on livelihoods. Zaamwani made the remarks during the ministry’s…

Businessman Austin Elindi, who is facing charges in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case, was granted bail in an amount of N$50 000 in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. Magistrate Olga Muharukua granted bail…

The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) has confiscated a consignment of khat plants worth about N$28 million. Khat (Catha edulis), often referred to as ‘cat’, is a stimulant plant containing alkaloid cathinone. In Namibia, it is classified as an illegal substance.…

Thirty youth-owned businesses in the Omusati region have so far been approved for funding under the National Youth Development Fund. This was announced by finance minister Erica Shafudah during the 36th Independence celebrations on Saturday at Okahao. Shafudah said her…

Namibia’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are expected to benefit from a more coordinated and strengthened national innovation ecosystem through the roll-out of the ScaleUp Namibia (SUN) platform. The initiative is aimed at supporting high-growth businesses and addressing structural barriers…

The Mineworkers’ Union of Namibia (MUN) says mineworkers are not adequately benefiting from the sector. Speaking at the recent national public dialogue on the promotion of decent work within the Namibian miningsector, MUN general secretary George Ampweya said although the…

Fernanda Eduwardo (35) is one of the Windhoek street vendors who were told not to trade near the central business district (CBD). She says it has been about three weeks without trading in the area, alongside more than 20 other…