Namibian local government officials accept alternative building materials when they meet national safety standards. Municipal leaders require these materials to pass South African National Standards tests before approval. Paul Nghiwilepo from Mariental municipality said banks refuse to finance houses made from materials other than traditional brick. Swakopmund officials discussed alternative construction options since independence but legal frameworks remain incomplete. Building regulations need updates to support new construction methods.
Towns across Namibia tested different housing approaches during recent years. Otjiwarongo built 100 clay houses and 25 emergency shelters during 2022 for eight million Namibian dollars. These...
Young Namibians shared mixed views about President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's early leadership during her first 100 days as the country's first female president. Many citizens expected major changes in employment opportunities and educational access. The new leader focused on several policy areas that caught public attention. Her administration announced free higher education programs for students. Cabinet reshuffling and tourism visa changes also marked her initial months.
Several university students praised her commitment to gender equality and women's rights advocacy. Amakali Hilma said the president inspired women across the nation to pursue leadership roles. Public management student Dinelago Mutota wanted stronger government...
Namibia Water Corporation officials criticized recent attacks on power infrastructure that cut water supplies to Walvis Bay residents. Criminals damaged the Ruby Main Overhead Powerline during weekend hours. The powerline feeds electricity to Swartbank and Rooibank water pumping stations. These stations pump water to the coastal community. NamWater lost the ability to produce 650 cubic meters of water each hour.
Company workers activated backup pumping stations at High Dune and Dorop South locations. These alternate stations produced only 200 cubic meters of water per hour. The reduced water flow created supply problems for residents. Company spokesman Lot Ndamanomhata said the criminal acts hurt essential services. He stated such...
Zimbabwe will host a major meeting for Southern African leaders focused on women's rights. The country serves as the current chair of the Southern African Development Community and expects more than 150 delegates. Ministers from across the region will gather from June 24 through June 27 to discuss gender equality. The meeting aims to strengthen cooperation between member nations on women's issues. Government officials and representatives from the SADC Secretariat will attend the conference.
Minister Monica Mutsvangwa leads Zimbabwe's Women Affairs department and will host the gathering. She says the meeting gives countries a chance to share successful programs and address common challenges. Member states plan to review their progress...
Highlanders Football Club dismissed head coach Kelvin Kaindu after the team struggled during recent matches. The Bulawayo club made the decision following several disappointing performances from their squad. Club officials announced the coaching change after reviewing the team's record under the Zambian coach. The firing marks the second time Kaindu has left his position with the popular football team. Management hopes the change will improve results for the remainder of the season.
Kaindu guided Highlanders to mixed results during his time leading the club. The team currently sits at ninth place with 23 points after playing 17 matches. His squad won five games and tied eight others during the first half of the campaign. Four defeats...
Green Fuel Football Club brought back Rodwell Dhlakama as their head coach on Monday. The Premier Soccer League team made the announcement after Dhlakama left Hwange Football Club. Club officials said Dhlakama will start his new job right away. The coach returns to the Chisumbanje team where he worked before. Taurai Mangwiro moves up to become the new Technical Director.
Dhlakama had coached Green Fuel earlier this season before the club let him go. He joined Hwange Football Club for a short time after leaving Green Fuel. Fans started talking about his future when he missed Hwange's game against Bosso 90 over the weekend. Hwange lost that match 2-1 without their coach on the sidelines. His absence made people think he might leave the...
Zimbabwe's tax collection agency has started a new digital plan to bring more people and businesses into the tax system. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority announced this strategy during its annual meeting in Harare last week. Officials believe the technology upgrade will help the country collect more money for government projects. The plan supports the National Development Strategy 2 goals for economic growth. Tax officials want to use computers and digital tools to find taxpayers who have not been paying.
Regina Chinamasa leads the revenue authority and spoke about the digital changes. She said the government needs better ways to track companies and individuals who owe taxes. The new system should make tax collection faster and more...
Valley Seeds has finished most preparations for the upcoming planting season. The seed company secured 60 percent of what farmers need for the Presidential Input Programme. Managing Director Aluis Chareka confirmed his team stands ready to help Zimbabwe grow more food. The business works closely with agriculture and finance government departments. Valley Seeds continues building new facilities to serve farmers better.
Workers recently opened a traditional grains processing plant at their Ruwa location. Construction crews are building another storage building at the Juru factory. The company also develops an oil and stock feed plant at the same site. Commercial Director Tich Maponga said these improvements help meet local farming needs...
Corn costs dropped 6.2 percent on the Zimbabwe Mercantile Exchange during the week ending June 20. The grain traded at $333.40 per metric ton on the national commodity platform. More corn became available across Zimbabwe and pushed prices down for buyers. Supply increases shifted market control away from sellers. Trading volumes stayed small on the exchange despite the price changes.
Wheat and soybean costs held steady during the same period. Limited trading activity kept these crops stable on the market. Farmers and traders showed little interest in moving these commodities. The exchange recorded minimal price movements for both grains. Market participants focused their attention elsewhere.
Sunflower attracted more trading interest...
