August 07, 2023
Namibia: 'Let Diamonds Create Sustainable Economic Progress for All'
The deputy minister of information and communications technology, Emma Theofilus, says the diamond industry should create a sustainable future for all Namibians by ensuring… Read more »
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: Shimuafeni Rallies Namibians to Be Counted
STATISTICIAN general Alex Shimuafeni has underscored the importance of the forthcoming population census in the planning and allocation of Namibia's resources. 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 »
Namibia: Taxpayers Implicated in Tax Scam Approach Court Seeking Relief
A group of taxpayers from several companies have approached the High Court seeking an order from the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) to temporarily halt the decision to deduct huge… Read more »
Namibia: National Hockey Coaches Announced
Trevor Cormack and his wife Shayne Cormack have been appointed as Namibia's national men and women's indoor hockey coaches for the next three years. Read more »
August 01, 2023
Namibia: Namibians Illegally Living in UK Offered Cash to Go Home
The United Kingdom has formally expressed its readiness to assist Namibians living in the UK illegally who wish to return home. 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 »
Namibia: Unfair Burden On Nurses, Midwives Exposes Govt's Lack of Accountability
Namibia's nurses and midwives face an unjust burden, raising serious concerns about the government's lack of accountability and transparency in public health budgeting. Read more »
Namibia: Anti-Graft Body Stands for Anti-Corruption Cover-Up
Namibia's top corruption fighter Paulus Noa is either hopelessly incompetent or knows only too well he was placed in the post to defend politicians and bigwigs - or he's a… Read more »
July 29, 2023
Namibia: Namibia Close in On Cricket World Cup Spot
They were made to work for it, but Namibia have now almost certainly confirmed their place in the ICC Men's Under-19 Cricket World Cup in Sri Lanka next year, with another victory… 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: Food Safety Training Launched
Food manufacturers and service providers received training on food safety compliance at Walvis Bay yesterday offered by Iyalago Food Assurance Consultants. 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: Culpable Homicide Among Charges for Woman Linked to Fatal Helicopter Crash
Antje Nauhaus (34), accused of fraud, forgery, contraventions of the civil aviation regulations and culpable homicide, made her first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate's… Read more »
Namibia: Geingob Hospitalised for Follow-Up Procedure
Following his aortic valve procedure in South Africa last month, president Hage Geingob has been admitted to a local hospital for a follow-up procedure, the Presidency announced on… 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: Pepfar to Continue Funding Namibia
Head of the United States President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (Pepfar) John Nkengasong said the US will continue supporting Namibia to combat the spread of HIV-AIDS, despite… 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 »
Namibia: Police Inspector General's Docket Not Yet in Prosecutor General's Hands After Almost 8 Months
Nearly eight months after Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo was involved in a head-on collision in which three people travelling in the other vehicle died,… Read more »