The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan Africa. Developed as part of the collaboration with the Directorate-General for International Partnerships (DG INTPA) of the European Commission for the development …
Windhoek-The Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) has revealed that conservancies on average generate about N$100 million a year through trophy hunting. MET spokesperson Romeo Muyunda recently told New Era that revenue generated through trophy hunting in conservancies goes directly to the communities and noted that revenue generated through trophy …
A large proportion of resource poor rural households in southern African communal areas are dependent on wild edible fruits to meet part of their daily nutritional needs. For many people and ethnic groups, the use of wild edible fruits is a source of cultural identity, reflecting a deep and important …
TWO of the three lions which were found roaming among the community near the Botswana border last week were captured and safely relocated to Buffalo Game Park in Kavango East. The two male lions were found after an intense and costly search by the Harnas Wildlife Foundation. The latest successful …
Swakopmund — The controversial N$8 billion Desert Rose project, expected to be constructed just outside Swakopmund, will go ahead as planned despite resistance from some environmentalists and concerned groups. Governor of the Erongo Region, Cleophas Mutjavikua, during his recent state of the region address stressed the project is in full …
Zimbabwe, Namibia and Botswana on Tuesday suspended poultry imports from South Africa with immediate effect following outbreaks of highly contagious H5N8 bird flu. South Africa has confirmed outbreaks of avian flu, which is often transmitted by wild birds, on at least two farms. South Africa and Mozambique banned poultry imports …
Illegal sand mining is threatening the environment and communities in Namibia. Residents say regulations against the practice are being ignored and are calling on the government to impose harsher laws. The government says it has shut down some illegal miners, but it does not have enough resources to monitor the …
Windhoek — The Fifth National Development Plan (NDP5), which was recently launched by President Geingob is the 5th of a series of a total of seven development blueprints through which the government intends to achieve growth and development. In sequence, NDP5 will be the third five-year implementation vehicle towards Vision …
Omuthiya-Oshikoto Region’s directorate of rural water supply yesterday commenced with what will be a countrywide survey on rural water and sanitation in an effort to ascertain the accessibility and availability of sanitation and water services in various parts of the region. The survey does not include urban areas. Government has …
Karibib — Solar energy generation reached yet another milestone last Friday when an N$120 million solar power plant was launched at Karibib in the Erongo Region by the Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga. The solar plant, which will feed five megawatts (MW) into the country's national grid, …
Lusaka – The Southern African Development Community is losing an estimated $16-million per month through the rampant smuggling of the Pterocarpus Chrysothrix trees, used for fine timber and medicine mostly in the Far East Asia. This financial loss and threat posed to the slow growing species has prompted Zambian President …
WINDHOEK – Namibia and France this week signed a financial co-operation agreement to fund green and ecofriendly businesses. The agreement aims to finance projects geared towards the sustainable use of natural resources and energy in Namibia. Namibian Minister of Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta and French Ambassador to Namibia Jacqueline …
Reducing poverty and inequality continues to be an important national priority in Namibia. Vision 2030 – the country’s guiding development strategy – has a subordinate vision that points to several goals: “Poverty is reduced to the minimum, the existing pattern of income-distribution is equitable and disparity is at the minimum.” …
CABINET has approved the Mental Health Bill 2017 in principle, information minister Tjekero Tweya said last week. He said the bill has been referred to the Cabinet Committee on Legislation for scrutiny before it can be tabled in the National Assembly. The bill, which was submitted by health minister Bernard …
SWAKOP Uranium is investigating claims that the tailings dam at its Husab mine is leaking dangerous waste material into underground water sources. A photo posted on social media last week which showed the mine's tailings dam allegedly leaking has attracted a wave of negative reaction, especially around fears that scarce …
Soil degradation is a major threat for farmers of semi-arid north-central Namibia. Soil conservation practices can be promoted by the development of soil quality (SQ) evaluation toolboxes that provide ways to evaluate soil degradation. However, such toolboxes must be adapted to local conditions to reach farmers. Based on qualitative (interviews …
The environment ministry has initiated a cleaning campaign across the country, in which villages, town councils, regions and communities win trophies for having the cleanest region or town. The aim is for Namibia to reclaim its title as the country with Africa’s cleanest towns and cities. Currently that title belongs …
WINDHOEK (Reuters) - Namibia's unemployment rate increased to 34 percent of the working population last year from 28.1 percent in 2014, the last time a labour force survey was conducted, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said on Wednesday. The jobless rate edged closer to the all-time high of 37.6 percent …
Madrid and Windhoek, Namibia — The new plant is being developed by Nampower, the country's state-owned electricity company, which also holds a stake, and will be one of the biggest in Sub-Saharan Africa with capacity of 45.5 MWp (37 MWac) The project has started the financial closure and implementation planning …
After the launch of the song,'We have to stand together or we will lose them forever', musicians, Elemotho, Oteya, Esme, and Meta Tjiho are going to team up yet again and release a video of their song. The song was released on World Rhino Day 2016 and was given significant …
Windhoek — The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has revealed that they arrested more than 222 suspects for poaching and illegal possession of either rhino horns or elephant tusks in 2016. Minister of Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta made the revelations on Friday during the ministry's belated annual staff meeting, …
