March 06, 2023
Namibia: 'Slow Learner' Builds Power Bank
Seeing his mother and siblings travel far just to charge their cellphones inspired pupil Mudjembo Matheus (23) to build a power bank which can charge five cellphones in one day. Read more »
March 04, 2023
Namibia: Rundu 'Whipping Boss' Suspends Himself, Employees
The Rundu Total Service Station owner who has been accused of whipping his employees has put himself on 14 days' suspension, along with the involved employees to allow for… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Namibia: Alweendo Warns Against Dishing Out Exploration Rights to Locals
MINES and energy minister Tom Alweendo has warned that Namibians holding onto dormant exclusive prospecting licences (EPLs) at the expense of capable foreign investors risk… Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Wants Number of Govt Employees Reduced
PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has advised the Public Service Commission to consider cutting the number of government employees in half to ensure those that remain receive good salaries. Read more »
March 02, 2023
Namibia: Striking City Workers Want Better Working Conditions
CITY of Windhoek contractors yesterday said their work exposes them to health risks. Read more »
March 01, 2023
Namibia: Namibia, Zambia to Revive Joint Trade Committee
NAMIBIA and Zambia have agreed to revive the joint trade and investment committee (JTIC) to strengthen bilateral cooperation on trade, trade-related and investment matters. Read more »
Namibia: Affirmative Action Law Under Scrutiny
THE Namibian affirmative action and employment regulations have been criticised for creating a 'wrong' notion that white or former advantaged communities control the economy. Read more »
February 28, 2023
Namibia: Mining Body Raps Omaheke Governor Over Uranium
The Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Mining Association (Sauma) has criticised Omaheke region governor Pijoo Nganate in an open letter for allegedly advocating that Russian company… Read more »
February 24, 2023
Namibia: Oshakati Small Business Owners Left Stranded
About 20 owners of small businesses at Oshakati say they have been left without an income after the Oshakati Town Council allegedly sold the property where they used to operate… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Namibia: Smith to Resign As Transnamib CEO
TransNamib chief executive officer Johny Smith has turned down a five-year extension to his contract and is set to leave the parastatal at the end of March. Read more »
February 21, 2023
Namibia: Kauandenge Decries Foreign Ownership of Mineral Resources
NATIONAL Assembly lawmaker Josef Kauandenge has accused the government, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy, of giving away the country's natural resources to foreign… Read more »
Southern Africa: Botswana, Namibia to Sign Agreement for Use of ID Cards to Cross Borders
President Hage Geingob and his Botswana counterpart Mokgweetsi Masisi, will this Friday sign a memorandum of understanding to permit citizens of the two countries to use identity… Read more »
February 13, 2023
Namibia: Blue Economy Policy Ready for Cabinet Approval
The blue economy policy for Namibia is ready for approval by Cabinet, says the minister of fisheries and marine resources. Read more »
February 09, 2023
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Executive Calls for Dedication
MENTORS and mentees should strive to do their best and be dedicated in everything they do. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Southern Africa: 'Namibia Could Be Caught With Pants Down'
NAMIBIA'S national power utility, NamPower, is faced with a potential power supply gap in the future. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Namibia: New Top Appointments At Central Bank
THE Bank of Namibia (BoN) has appointed Romeo Nel, a long-serving director of banking supervision, as technical adviser to the governor. Read more »
Namibia: Home Affairs Cites Overtime As Reason for Leaving Lights On
THE Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has defended keeping the lights on throughout the night at its new Hifikepunye Pohamba building in Windhoek, saying… Read more »
February 06, 2023
Namibia: Plans Underway to Upgrade Two Gravel Roads in Zambezi
THE Roads Authority (RA) Namibia has started the planning process for the upgrading of the Bukalo-Muyako-Ngoma (DR3507) and Silumbi-Sizimbukwa (DR3559) gravel roads in the Zambezi… Read more »
February 02, 2023
Namibia: Corrupt Officials Steal From Jobless, Says Unionist Kavihuha
JOBLESS Namibians rarely benefit from job creation initiatives brought in by international organisations which only benefit a select few, unionist Mahongora Kavihuha told the… Read more »
Namibia: Local Horticultural Farmers Satisfy Demand
AT least 10 of the 20 horticultural products on the special controlled products list are still closed for importation for the period from 1 to 28 February. Read more »
February 03, 2023
Namibia: Private Sector Credit Passes N$100 Billion Mark
CREDIT uptake by the private sector in Namibia hit N$118 billion in 2022, averaging 3,6% compared to predictions of 3,4%, financial analysts have said. Read more »
Namibia: SMEs Revival Scheme Relaunched
SMALL and medium enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in any nation's economic advancement and employment creation, as they are the economy and job creation's lifeblood. Read more »
February 02, 2023
Namibia: Petroleum Association Has New Leadership
THE Namibia Petroleum Operators Association (Nampoa) elected a new leadership at its annual general meeting held on 24 January 2023. Read more »
Namibia: SMEs Compete Trains Entrepreneurs
SMEs Compete, a member of the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), is conducting business basics skills development training in Windhoek on Thursday and Friday. Read more »
Namibia: Condoms Outcry Linked to Perceived Corruption in Tenders - Uaandja
THE chief executive officer of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), Nangula Uaandja, said the public outcry over the condom tender is linked to concerns… Read more »