August 05, 2023
Africa: What the Russia-Africa Summit and Brics Mean for Namibia and Africa
The Russia-Africa Summit ran from 27 to 28 July under the theme 'For Peace, Security and Development' and was attended by 17 heads of state and government, including… Read more »
Namibia: B2gold Produces Over 260 000 Ounces of Gold
B2GOLD Corporation recorded total production of 262 701 ounces of gold in-line with expectations. Read more »
Namibia: Illegal Egg Dumping Threatens Poultry Farmers
A recent report on agriculture and aquaculture says the alarming issue of illegal egg dumping, disguised as in-transit exports, poses a significant risk to local poultry farmers in… Read more »
August 03, 2023
Namibia: Meat Board Changes Permit Application Forms
The Meat Board of Namibia, mandated to promote Namibia's meat industry in the country and elsewhere, will introduce new application forms for imports, exports and in-transit… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Namibia: Ministry of Mines Needs to Help Traditional Authorities in Issuing 'Consent Letters'
Traditional authorities in Namibia which approve mineral prospecting and mining applications in their areas have been criticised for issuing 'consent letters' for "hamburgers,… Read more »
July 27, 2023
Namibia: Swakopmund to House Africa's First Hydrogen Power Plant
Swakopmund is set to host Africa's first-ever green hydrogen power plant. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia, Us Sign N$177m Deal to Develop Farmer Cooperatives
Namibia and the United States (US) have signed a five-year agreement to promote the development of farmer cooperatives. Read more »
Namibia: Disabled Flight Access Denial a Blessing in Disguise - Manombe-Ncube
Deputy minister of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare Alexia Manombe-Ncube says an incident earlier this year in which Elizabeth Angondji (28) was denied… Read more »
Namibia: NCCI Takes SMEs On Trade Mission to Zambia
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) is inviting members of the business community, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), on a trade mission to Zambia from… Read more »
Namibia: Kombat Prepares for First Concentrates Sales
Trigon Metals Inc, has spent more than US$14 million (N$280 million) at its Kombat Mine in Namibia for upgrades to the mill and constructing a new tailings facility in preparation… Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Urges Namibians to Seize Economic Opportunities
The Bank of Namibia has urged Namibians to take advantage of the economic opportunities existing now. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Willing to Consider Incentives Allowances
Investors willing to invest in Namibia, but who are looking for incentives, can approach the government to have their requests considered while the country is finalising its… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Namibia: National Council Passes Bill to Regulate Poultry, Pork, and Dairy
The National Council (NC) has approved the livestock and livestock products amendment bill, which will see poultry, pork and dairy falling under the same regulatory umbrella as… Read more »
Namibia: Reconafrica Gets N$133m for Kavango Oil Exploration
Canadian company ReconAfrica has raised N$133 million to look for oil in Namibia. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Has Best Sunlight, but Not Many Solar Projects
Namibia has been sold to the world as having the best sunlight for solar energy, but not many households have set up solar panels on their roofs. Read more »
Namibia: 37 Electricity Distributors Fail to Submit Tariff Review Applications
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has expressed frustration over 37 electricity distributors failing to submit tariff review applications, even though the deadline was set for… Read more »
Namibia: Food and Agriculture Organisation Appoints New Representative
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations country office in Namibia has appointed Qingyun Diao as the new FAO representative in Namibia, effective 24 June. Read more »
July 19, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Solar Modules Compete With China
Namibia is among a few countries in Africa where the production of solar modules is already cost-competitive with equivalent manufacturing in China. Read more »
July 18, 2023
Namibia: Helicopter Crash At Swakop Claims Two Lives
In a tragic turn of events near Swakopmund's airfield, a helicopter crash resulted in two fatalities yesterday afternoon. Read more »
Namibia: Nurses Forced to Cut Overtime Claims
Nurses across the country are being forced to forfeit a substantial portion of their overtime hours, with a restriction of claiming for only 10 hours of overtime work, and eight… Read more »
Namibia: Ovaherero Traditional Authority Demands Economic Benefits From Mining Companies
The faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) led by chief Mutjinde Katjiua has raised concerns over mining activities in their jurisdiction being executed with minimal… Read more »
Namibia: State House Appoints Lpm Councillor to Hydrogen Council
The Office of the President has appointed Landless People's Movement (LPM) councillor Joseph Isaacks as a special adviser to the Green Hydrogen Council. Read more »
July 08, 2023
Namibia: Agriculture, Forestry to Play Key Role in Namibia's Carbon Markets
Namibia has placed more weight on agriculture and forestry as key sectors in which carbon credits can be traded in Namibia, as agricultural practices, such as conservation tillage… Read more »
July 05, 2023
Namibia: Over 600 000 Namibians Surviving On Social Grants
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Socail Welfare says more than 618 000 Namibians are surviving on social grants. These include old-age pensions, grants for… Read more »
July 04, 2023
Namibia: Ongwediva to Host Over 450 Exhibitors
The Ongwediva Trade Fair Society says it will host over 450 local and international exhibitors at the fair this year. Read more »