NAMIBIA’S OIL RICHES MAY FINALLY START TO FLOW

NAMIBIA’S OIL RICHES MAY FINALLY START TO FLOW Source: Business Express The world’s hottest postcode for oil exploration is Namibia, attracting a who’s who of the petroleum industry. So far, the African nation has generated lots of promise, but little in barrels or dollars. That’s beginning to change: The contours of its prize are now […]

BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE HEART OF ORANJEMUND

BREATHING NEW LIFE INTO THE HEART OF ORANJEMUND ART-CAN-TRANSFORM In a town once closed to the public and built solely to serve the diamond industry, transformation is now on the cards, with the aim of enhancing the attractive qualities of Oranjemund and giving visitors a unique experience. OMDis Town Transformation Agency has for the past […]

WFP’S AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMME TRANSFORMS LIVES BEHIND BARS

In the heart of Namibia’s Hardap Correctional Facility, something extraordinary is growing. It is not just the zucchini, sweet melons or pumpkins, but also the lives of the ofenders who plant and harvest these crops. What began as a small-scale agricultural project has blossomed into a groundbreaking initiative that not only contributes to food security […]

EMPOWERING COASTAL COMMUNITIES FOR SUSTAINABLE FUTURES

“When communities grasp their role in preserving marine resources, they become active stewards of the environment. This sense of ownership and responsibility is vital for the long-term success of conservation efforts.” “Empowering communities to safeguard our coastal ecosystems is crucial. When communities grasp their role in preserving marine resources, they become active stewards of the […]

A MONUMENT TO LEGACYAND INNOVATION

CYMOT’s new flagship store unveiled I walk through aisle upon aisle. Overhead, a lofty modern ceiling stretches far above, giving the space an airy, almost cathedral-like feel. The store is massive. So much so that I wonder, half-jokingly, if I’ll ever find my way out. There’s a comforting sense of familiarity here, though. Like walking […]

REVIVING RUACANA

How solar-powered boreholes are transforming landscapes and livelihoods Imagine being a subsistence farmer in the Ruacana area of Namibia – if you do not live near the Kunene River, Namibia’s northwestern border with Angola, your primary water source is likely to be the local borehole. The only way to extract this water is with a […]

PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

NILALEG spearheads the Integrated Landscape Management Conference In a significant stride towards sustainable development, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is spearheading the Namibia Integrated Landscape Approach for Enhancing Livelihoods and Environmental Governance to Eradicate Poverty (NILALEG) Project ,which is funded by the Global […]