CAPRICORN GROUP’S CHANGEMAKERS SPREAD FESTIVE CHEER AT THREE-DAY COASTAL CHRISTMAS EVENT
CAPRICORN GROUP’S CHANGEMAKERS SPREAD FESTIVE CHEER AT THREE-DAY COASTAL CHRISTMAS EVENT The spirit of Christmas came alive for 300 vulnerable children from Swakopmund, Henties Bay, and Walvis Bay as Capricorn Group’s employee-led ChangeMaker programme supported a fantastic three-day festive event on 8, 9, and 11 December. The celebration, organised by Connect People to People, created […]
4TH MEAT CHRONICAL 2025
4TH MEAT CHRONICAL 2025 New branding strategy launched As the risk of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in Namibia increases, every role player in the livestock value chain has a duty to stay informed and actively contribute to maintaining the country’s disease-free status in the FMD-free zone. This is critical for meat exports and trade opportunities. The […]
LASER IN DERMATOLOGY
LASER IN DERMATOLOGY The demand for aesthetic procedures is significantly increasing worldwide. Minimally invasive techniques used in enhancing facial aesthetics are becoming more popular due to their lower complication rates and faster onset of recovery compared to surgical interventions. What is laser The word “LASER” is an acronym that stands for Light Amplification by the […]
PRIMARY SCHOOL QUIZ CHAMPIONS ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AMONGST 14 SCHOOLS
PRIMARY SCHOOL QUIZ CHAMPIONS ENVIRONMENTAL LITERACY AMONGST 14 SCHOOLS The School Environment Clubs (SEC) Namibia successfully hosted the Primary Schools Quiz 2025 at Pioneerspark Primêre Skool (Parkies), bringing together 14 schools from the Khomas Region under the theme: “Protecting What Sustains Us: Food, Water, Environment, Energy and Life.” The quiz, held in partnership with Namdeb […]
NEW SCIENCE LABORATORY BY NAMPOWER TO MOKGANEDI THLABANELO HIGH SCHOOL
NEW SCIENCE LABORATORY BY NAMPOWER TO MOKGANEDI THLABANELO HIGH SCHOOL Speech by the Regional Director of Education at the Handover of a New Science Laboratory by NAMPOWER to Mokganedi Thlabanelo High School on 24 September 2025 Distinguished representatives of NAMPOWER, Ms. Otilie Mujoro, Head of NAMPOWER foundation, honourable invited guests, School board Chairperson, Ms. Jazukuka […]
SEKELDUIN SUBSTATION – A DIGITAL MILESTONE
SEKELDUIN SUBSTATION – A DIGITAL MILESTONE A FIRST FOR AFRICA – DESIGNED AND BUILT BY AFRICANS NamPower successfully commissioned and energised its new indoor 132/66/33 kV Sekelduin Substation, located east of Swakopmund, on 24 September 2025. Sekelduin Substation is distinguished as the first fully digital substation on the African continent, with a total project investment […]
LIVESTOCK AND MEAT INDUSTRY SECOND QUARTER REVIEW FOR 2025
LIVESTOCK AND MEAT INDUSTRY SECOND QUARTER REVIEW FOR 2025 This article will review the performance of cattle, small stock and pork marketing. The review will cover and compare the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 with the corresponding 2024 period. Cattle sector Cattle marketing did not improve during Q2 of 2025 compared to 2024. A decrease […]
GUIDELINES FOR TAKING MEAT, MEAT PRODUCTS AND DAIRY FROM NAMIBIA TO SOUTH AFRICA
GUIDELINES FOR TAKING MEAT, MEAT PRODUCTS AND DAIRY FROM NAMIBIA TO SOUTH AFRICA Namibia is known for its export quality meat, good tourism potential and unique hunting opportunities. A person visiting Namibia might want to take some of the meat back to South Africa. One headache, however, for the many visitors to Namibia, particularly hunters, […]
A CASE FOR MARKET-ALIGNED REFORM
A CASE FOR MARKET-ALIGNED REFORM Understanding price formation in Namibia’s cattle sector Namibia’s cattle sector remains a critical contributor to the national agricultural economy, yet the local beef industry faces structural weaknesses that continue to hinder value addition. The livestock sector, excluding fish and meat processing, accounted for 47% of Namibia’s agricultural GDP and 2% […]
FMD PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
FMD PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is once again spreading in South Africa. Given that we are currently in both the hunting and tourism seasons, heightened control measures are necessary to protect Namibia’s FMD-free zone. Effective immediately, the following measures will be enforced at all border points: Disinfection of vehicles and footwear surfaces. […]