Namibian households tripled to 756,339 in 2023 compared to 254,389 recorded during the 1991 Population and Housing Census, latest data shows. According to the latest preliminary census results released by Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) Statistician General, Alex Shimuafeni on Wednesday, between 2011 and 2023, households increased by 291,500 (62.7%) from 464,839. The data indicate that...
WINDHOEK: FC Ongos, contenders for the Debmarine Namibia Premiership title, on Friday night dropped crucial points in a 1-0 defeat against Otjiwarongo-based military team, Mighty Gunners at the Independence Stadium in the capital. In the opening match of round 22 this weekend, Ongo’s were at the top of the log with 45 points and a...
The latest figures released by the National Statistics Agency indicate a notable decrease in the annual inflation rate for February 2024 compared to the same period last year. The annual inflation rate for February 2024 stood at 5%, a considerable decline from the 7.2% recorded in February 2023 according to NSA’s consumer price index. Additionally,...
OPUWO: North-West First Division (NWFD) football league favourites, KK Palace, over the weekend lost crucial points that would have widened their lead over second-placed Eleven Warriors FC, as more than 30 goals were scored in the NWFD. KK Palace, who appeared to be on track for the championship following a strong start to the season,...
The annual inflation rate for January 2024 has shown a significant decline, standing at 5.4% compared to the 7% recorded in January 2023, according to Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) January Consumer Price Index. Moreover, on a monthly basis, the inflation rate experienced an uptick, increasing to 1.3% compared to the deflation of 0.1% recorded the...
Business Reporter ROSATOM, Russia’s atomic energy agency, which aims to mine Uranium in the Stampriet aquifer area, through its subsidiary- Headspring Investments, has conceded and abandoned a court application filed in March 2023. The application sought to have the agriculture minister review his decision to deny them exploration drilling permits. This decision comes in the...
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 — Tim Scott, U.S. senator from South Carolina, announced Sunday night that he was dropping out of the 2024 Republican presidential campaign. “When I go back to Iowa, it will not be as a presidential candidate. I am suspending my campaign,” said Scott, the only Black Republican senator, on a Fox News...
Surfshark, a cyber-security company has ranked Namibia 110th in the world, in its 5th annual Digital Quality of Life Index (DQL). Namibia dropped by seven places from last year and out of the Index’s 5 pillars, Namibia performed best in internet affordability, claiming 86th place, while facing challenges in internet quality, ranking 115th. The company...
WINDHOEK based artist Yahongo Jackson, better known as DJ Sky, is currently riding high from the recent release of his first single, ‘Hold My Hand’, featuring award-winning songstress Teqla. Detailing the inspiration behind the title of the song, DJ Sky told unWrap.online this week the lyrical content was inspired by everyday situations. “I come from...
Stefanus Nashama The State last week withdrew charges against Popular Democratic Movement Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari, due to a lack of evidence surrounding her case. According to a court document seen by Windhoek Observer, the matter against Hengari was withdrawn as there is no prima facie case, and her N$5 000 bail was refunded....