July 04, 2023
Namibia: Diamonds Must Add More to Domestic Economy
Like with other minerals, what Namibians need to continue to ask is whether Namibian diamonds can contribute more to the domestic economy. "What more can we get from our diamonds;… Read more »
June 28, 2023
Namibia: Labour Ministry Highlights Delays in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Deputy labour minister Hafeni Ndemula has said delays in alternative dispute resolution put a strain on workplace relations, company finances and productivity. Read more »
June 27, 2023
Namibia: Namport Concerned About Businesses Operating in Silos
Namibian Ports Authority CEO Andrew Kanime shared his concern about the lack of collaboration between the industry and regulatory bodies as well as the lack of necessary… Read more »
June 22, 2023
Namibia: Rich-Poor Divide a Ticking Time Bomb, Says First Lady Geingos
First Lady Monica Geingos sounded an alarm regarding the country's economic landscape, revealing that merely 10% of Namibians are actively engaged in the first economy, a statistic… Read more »
June 21, 2023
Namibia: Omitiomire Copper Project Poised for Development
The Omitiomire Copper Project, located in central Namibia, is moving closer to development. The project is being operated by Omico Mining Corp via its Namibian subsidiary, Craton… Read more »
June 20, 2023
Namibia: ECB Slams Nampower Debt Collection Plan
The Electricity Control Board has expressed concern over the interruptions caused by the recent implementation of NamPower's debt collection plan, as they caused "immeasurable… Read more »
June 15, 2023
Namibia: Namibia to Host Africa Hospitality Investment Forum
The land of the brave was this week selected to host the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) in 2024. Read more »
June 13, 2023
Namibia: Nampower U-Turns On Electricity Cuts
National power utility NamPower management and board members resolved to put its plans on hold to disconnect defaulting customers until the end of August 2023. Read more »
June 12, 2023
Namibia: Oryx and Scania Make N$1.4 Million Solar Move
Oryx Properties and long-term tenant Scania Namibia installed 218 state-of-the-art solar panels on the roof of the Scania building in the Northern Industrial area, representing a… Read more »
Namibia: Brics to Build Bigger Bloc
India's foreign affairs minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has refused to be dragged into a discussion around the arrest warrant hovering over Russian president Vladimir Putin's… Read more »
Namibia: Nampower Again Ordered to Halt Switch Off
After being ignored last week, Cabinet again directed national power utility Nampower to discontinue the suspension of electricity for local authorities in arrears. Read more »
Namibia: Abanga to Construct Fertiliser Factory
Thomas Abanga, the founder and chief executive officer of Abanga Farms & Food Systems, shared during the recent Omaheke Employment-Creation Conference that his company is in… Read more »
Namibia: Untapped Investment Opportunities Abound
Development Bank of Namibia CEO Martin Inkumbi has said there are immense untapped opportunities in all sectors for Namibians, especially the youth, to explore. Read more »
June 08, 2023
Namibia: Over N$500 000 Pledged Towards Seed Capital Fund
The much-anticipated Omaheke Employment Creation Conference officially got underway in Gobabis on Tuesday night with the launch of the region's Seed Capital Fund. Read more »
Namibia: Digital Literacy Programme Reaches Zambezi
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June 07, 2023
Namibia: Shiimi Calls Nampower to Order
Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi yesterday shocked the national power utility company NamPower, ordering the company not to proceed with the planned power… Read more »
Namibia: Repo Rate Evokes Fear...As 'Banks Increase Interest Rates for Profit'
Interest income has been the main contributor to profits made in recent years by Namibia's commercial banks. However, these local commercial banks are definitely not compelled to… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Namibia: June Petrol Price Unchanged As Diesel Retreats
Namibian petrol prices for June 2023 will remain unchanged while the price of diesel 50 ppm will decrease by 80 cents per litre and that of diesel 10 ppm will drop by 60 cents per… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Namibia: Mining, Energy Could Liberate Namibia - Minister Alweendo
If Namibia is to be unchained from the triple shackle of unemployment, poverty and inequality, it will depend heavily on how it deals with opportunities presented by the energy and… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Southern Africa: SACU Focusses On Free Trade Opportunities
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Secretariat, in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, and the United Nations Development… Read more »
Namibia: Green Hydrogen Can Transform Namibia - Geingob
President Hage Geingob has urged Namibians to support government efforts, emphasising that opposition to national projects may hinder much-needed developmental progress. Speaking… Read more »
Namibia: PM Urges Nation to Venture Into Production
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on Namibians to venture into production. She indicated that government has launched activities aimed at supporting economic and… Read more »
May 17, 2023
Namibia: Nurses Use Cellphone Flashlights At Night in Hospital
Nurses on night duty at the Nankudu District Hospital in Kavango West region are forced to use cellphone flashlights in the hospital's corridors at night. They say taking a corpse… Read more »
Namibia: Over 420 Houses in Omaheke Get Electricity
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba on Monday commissioned the electrification of 426 houses in the Omaheke region. This saw the region taking another giant leap towards further… Read more »
May 12, 2023
Namibia: Xinfeng Pays N$10 000 to Mine Lithium
UIS - Daures constituency members have complained bitterly about mining companies running roughshod over rules, doing nothing to develop the area as well as highlighting the loss… Read more »