July 08, 2022
Namibia: Minister Lashes Kavango Oil Drilling Detractors
Energy minister Tom Alweendo says Western countries have built their economies on drilling oil and gas, but today environmentalists from these nations have the audacity to tell… Read more »
July 07, 2022
Namibia: Construction Company in N$10m Insurance Dispute
Chinese construction company, China Railway Seventh Group, has dragged three insurance companies, for refusing to pay out N$10 million in damages, to court. Read more »
Namibia: MPs Endorse Oil Exploration in Kavango
ReconAfrica's controversial oil exploration activities in the Kavango regions have been officially endorsed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, which is… Read more »
July 05, 2022
Namibia: Gam Wants Veterinary 'Yellow Line' Lifted
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July 01, 2022
Angola: Lack of Angola-Namibia Trade Concerns PM
The Namibian government is concerned over the negligible level of trade and investment between Namibia and Angola. Read more »
June 30, 2022
Namibia: Namibia Exports World's 'Greenest Charcoal'
Communities across Namibia grapple with the problem of acacia bushes that encroach on their land. The invasive acacia reduces pastureland available for livestock, sucks up… Read more »
Namibia: NSFAF Waives Interest, Debt Remains Payable
Acting CEO of Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund Kennedy Kandume said the waiving of interest on student loans does not equate to debt-forgiveness, advising students to pay… Read more »
Namibia: Computer Scientist Turns Heads Abroad
Namibia, and more broadly Africa, can position itself to reap the benefits of artificial intelligence if it equips tomorrow's workers with the skills needed to develop solutions. Read more »
June 28, 2022
Namibia: Gipf to Monitor Contributions for Sustainability
The latest actuarial report on the Government's Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) indicates benefits paid by the fund currently exceed contributions collected. Read more »
June 24, 2022
Namibia: Lung Disease Breaks Out in Ohangwena
The agriculture ministry has cautioned farmers and the public to be on high alert after the outbreak of the Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia, commonly known as lung disease. Read more »
June 21, 2022
Namibia: Daring Kambonde Turns Farming Passion Into Business
Aina Kambonde is a daring part-time livestock farmer in the Otjozondjupa region. Read more »
June 23, 2022
Namibia: Mushelenga Wants 100% Internet Coverage
Information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga has urged stakeholders in the ICT sector to redouble efforts to ensure 100% internet coverage nationwide. Read more »
June 20, 2022
Namibia: Amta Official in Court for Alleged Corruption
A 49-year-old Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA) official was on Friday nabbed by the Anti-Corruption Commission at Katima Mulilo for allegedly using his office for… Read more »
June 15, 2022
Namibia: Vivo Energy Takes the Lead in Testing Namibian Fuel Quality
Vivo Energy Namibia last week unveiled a mobile quality laboratory (MQL), which includes a fully-automated fuel value tester that permits rapid and precise analysis of petrol and… Read more »
Namibia: Hans Takes Over As Ban Chairperson
The Namibian banking industry plays a critical role in catalysing economic activity and ensures financial stability, especially in unprecedented and challenging times. Bank… Read more »
Namibia: Okondjatu Community Cries Foul Over Shoddy Roadwork
Aggrieved community members of the Okondjatu district are up in arms over the constant shoddy construction work executed at the poorly developed village, north east of Okahandja,… Read more »
June 13, 2022
Namibia: Namfisa Agri-Index Gaining Traction As World Bank Visits
A four-member delegation from the World Bank is visiting Namibia to provide technical support on the first-ever envisaged Agri-Index Insurance for the country, coordinated by the… Read more »
May 30, 2022
Namibia: Land Is No Hurdle for Investment in Namibia
Land is no more a predicament for investment in the horticulture sector as Namibia is a vast country with 823 290 square kilometres. Read more »
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Introduces Contactless ATMs
Bank Windhoek this week introduced the first contactless-enabled feature across Cash Accepting ATMs, becoming the first financial institution in the country with this… Read more »
May 27, 2022
Namibia: You Won't Regret Coming to Namibia - Geingob
President Hage Geingob has assured potential investors they will not regret choosing Namibia for investment. Read more »
Namibia: Civil Servants Salary Negotiations Deadlocked
Public sector unions have described government's zero offer on salary increments as immoral, insensitive and an act without due regard for the plight of civil servants. Read more »
May 24, 2022
Namibia: Youth Told to Focus On Economic Emancipation
The time has come for young people to be focused and proactive in the areas of economic development to match the political independence Namibia achieved with economic emancipation. Read more »
Namibia: Road Workers Ordered to Stop Striking
Construction workers of a Chinese-owned company, employed for the expansion of the Gibeon-Tses Road, who downed tools earlier this month, have been ordered by the court to resume… Read more »
May 20, 2022
Namibia: Havana Inaccessible After Road Closure ... Baby Dies While Mother Waits for Ambulance
A baby died when the mother gave birth in the street of Havana informal settlement as she was waiting for transport. The inaccessibility of the area due to the closure of the Monte… Read more »
May 19, 2022
Namibia: Protestors Demand Action On Chinese Businesses
Followers of the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters and Affirmative Repositioning Movement yesterday took to the streets to air their grievances against Chinese shop owners and how… Read more »