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Photo: News on One Africa TV via Facebook The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) is in the final stage of securing €25 million (about N$625 million) in funding from the Mitigation Action Facility. The financing will support the establishment of Namibia’s first Green Industrial Zone in the Erongo Region. The proposal was shortlisted from more than 500 global submissions and is expected to be decided on in October. If approved, the […]

Photo: generic by constructionplacements.com Public health facilities across Namibia are experiencing a shortage of essential medicines, leaving some clinics in both rural and urban areas without basic treatments. The Ministry of Health has attributed the situation to middlemen in the supply chain. Critics, however, have described the crisis as a violation of citizens’ right to healthcare. Human rights lawyer Norman Tjombe said the shortages have a severe impact on local […]

Craig Williams (Photo: Cricket Namibia) By: Petrus Amutenya The FNB Eagles are ready to clash with rivals Zimbabwe in the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers scheduled to take place in Harare, Zimbabwe, from the 19th of September to the 4th of October.  Namibia and Zimbabwe will battle it out with six other African nations, including Kenya, Nigeria, and Malawi, for the top two spots that will qualify for next year’s T20 […]

Jackson Muma By: Maria Namupala The Okongo Village Council has appointed Jackson Muma as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 15 September 2025. According to a statement issued by Acting CEO Linda Ndinoshinge, Muma has more than 14 years of experience in corporate communications and governance. He holds an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in media and political studies. Muma previously worked as Public Relations Officer at the Ongwediva Town Council […]

Photo: Namdia Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) hosted Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangue Ithete, at its headquarters on Monday, 15 September 2025. According to the diamond marketing and sales company, the high-level delegation, including Executive Director Moses Pakote and other ministry officials, was received by NAMDIA’s Board of Directors, executive management, and staff. The visit aimed to deepen collaboration and reaffirm the Ministry’s support for […]

Electric vehicle charging facility (Photo: News on One by One Africa TV) The City of Windhoek has launched an electric vehicle charging station at its head office. According to city officials, the initiative supports the Zero Emissions campaign, which promotes clean energy and aims to reduce greenhouse gases. Charging at the station costs approximately N$120 for larger vehicles, with fast chargers capable of completing a session in under 40 minutes. […]

Blueberries (Photo: Mashare Agri Group via Facebook) The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive growth through sustainable investments. Speaking at the AFI Global Policy Forum in Swakopmund, GIPF Chairperson Penda Ithindi highlighted the Fund’s support for projects including Mashare Berries, the Omburu Solar Plant, and green bonds. In addition, GIPF has committed more than N$2.1 billion to infrastructure projects that advance Namibia’s energy transition […]

Dâures Green Hydrogen Village aerial view (Photo by: Nadine Ramdass for engineeringnews.co.za/) The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village near Uis has launched the second phase of its project to produce synthetic fertilisers by 2026. The initiative uses solar power to generate green hydrogen, which is converted into ammonia for the production of ammonium sulphate fertiliser. A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the start of construction of the fertiliser plant, which […]

Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has raised alarm over ongoing housing ownership issues in Katutura, urging residents to verify the status of their homes at the Deeds Office on Robert Mugabe Avenue. Gariseb particularly highlighted houses from the 1950s and 1960s that were originally allocated under lease agreements but later transferred through the municipality housing alienation scheme introduced in 1999. He explained that some houses were assigned to occupants who […]