Namibia poised to become leading oil producer
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Three more oil reservoirs were discovered following the drilling for hydrocarbons in the Mopane well in the offshore Orange Basin.
Three more oil reservoirs were discovered following the drilling for hydrocarbons in the Mopane well in the offshore Orange Basin.
As Namibia positions itself to be a major oil and gas producer, Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo is encouraging investments to mutually benefit both Namibians and investors.
|Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has called on its administrators to ensure that development initiatives from partnership agreements bear the intended fruits.
The governor made these remarks during a work plan signing agreement between the |Khomas Region and Jiangsu Province of China.
Addressing malnutrition in Namibia requires a multi-sectoral and 'whole of society' approach.
This would involve dealing with the root causes of malnutrition and a lack of an adequate diet.
Recurrent drought and locust outbreaks continue to impact smallholder farmers with agriculture-based livelihoods, making them vulnerable to food insecurity and undernutrition.
The community of Rehoboth is in mourning following the deaths of the chairperson of the Reho Falcon Sports Club, Etienne Coetzee, his two sons, and one other person in a road crash on Saturday evening.
The accident was confirmed by Hardap Police Deputy Commissioner Gesina Nell.
Only 40% of the motoring public adheres to road safety regulations in Namibia.
This staggering statistic is a major concern for law enforcement officials, given the increasing number of vehicles and new drivers, making adherence to traffic regulations a major challenge.
The Minister of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says the increase in population has implications for the healthcare system.
Dr. Kalumbi Shangula says the current infrastructure, unlike in the past, cannot handle the increased demand for public healthcare services.
The challenge of skill-mix imbalance remains a concern for the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS).
Minister Kalumbi Shangula pointed out that this shortage of health professionals in the labour market is the cause of the imbalance.
Namibia can draw lessons from other oil-producing economies as the country positions itself to ensure a sustainable future.
The country is expected to be among the top 15 oil producers in Africa by 2035, should it stay clear of corrupt practices and mismanagement of natural resources.