July 01
Namibia: Health Professionals Convene With Private Sector Support
The upcoming 43rd Annual Medical Congress is drawing the attention of the corporate world with a major sponsorship announced at the end of June. The congress, slated for Friday and… Read more »
June 27
Namibia: Computer and Digital Literacy Training in Oshikoto Region
Collaboration between the Khomas and Oshikoto Regional Offices of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) hosted a training session from 10 to 21 June to… Read more »
Namibia: Government Approves Construction of Second Desalination Plant
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, announced this week the government's approval for the construction of a second desalination plant in the… Read more »
June 26
Southern Africa: Namibia Inks Amendment to Establish SADC Parliament
Namibia has become the 10th SADC Member State to sign the Agreement amending the SADC Treaty to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a SADC Parliament. Read more »
Namibia: Shifeta Urges Unified Response to Drought Crisis Affecting 1.4 Million People
The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has called for coordinated action to address the severe drought crisis, which is currently impacting 1.4 million… Read more »
Namibia: Farmers' Associations Are an Important Link Between the Farmer and the Industry
The agricultural sector in Namibia is the backbone of the country's economy through its three main pillars, namely, food production, employment creation, and income generation. The… Read more »
Namibia: Telecom Inks Another Partnership to Improve Network Capabilities and Coverage
Telecom Namibia (Tn) Has Embarked On a Significant Threeyear partnership with a Joint Venture between ZTE Corporation and Huafull International Limited, marking a pivotal step in… Read more »
June 25
Namibia: Education and Training Providers Should Get Accreditation - Qualifications Authority
Education and training providers are required to ensure that their institutions and qualifications are accompanied by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). Read more »
Namibia: Ohangwena's Top Entrepreneurs Recognized in Om Seed 2024
The 2024 Old Mutual Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative has successfully concluded in the Ohangwena Region, celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and… Read more »
June 21
Namibia: Biomass Fair 2024 Set for August
The Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2024 is set to take place from 8 to 10 August in Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region. Read more »
June 20
Namibia: Govt Commitment for Housing Shines With 119 New Owners in Swakopmund
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Hon. Erastus Uutoni officially handed a batch of 119 completed houses to their beneficiaries on Monday at Swakopmund's Matutura… Read more »
June 19
Namibia: Domestic Inflationary Pressures Continued to Ease Year-to-Date - Central Bank
Domestic inflationary pressures continued to ease year-to-date, the central bank said this week during the announcement of the Monetary Policy. Read more »
June 17
Namibia: Vital Circumcision Services Reach Remote Areas
Klaus Kazungo, a Registered Nurse for Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC), thought Toivo Songora was joking when he volunteered to be first in line for circumcision in… Read more »
Namibia/Lesotho: Namibia to Face Angola, Lesotho, and Seychelles in Cosafa Cup
Namibia has been placed in Group C alongside Angola, Lesotho, and Seychelles for the upcoming Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) Cup, as announced last week. Read more »
June 14
Namibia: Using Drone Technology to Map Informal Settlements
Using drones and photogrammetry, Namibia Flying Labs captured high-resolution aerial data of Brendan Simbwaye's A Informal Settlement, located in Windhoek. Read more »
June 10
Namibia: Construction Industry Moves Ahead On Minimum Wage
The construction industry is ahead of the minimum wage curve with the gazetting of the Collective Agreement between the Construction Industries Federation and the Metal and Allied… Read more »
June 06
Namibia: Green Enterprise Spearheads the 2024 ICT Summit With Gold Sponsorship
Green Enterprise Solutions (Green), a prominent Information and Communication Technology (ICT) provider, proudly announces its role as a Gold Sponsor at this year's highly… Read more »
June 04
Namibia: Trade Deficit of N$3.1 Billion Recorded in April
The trade balance for April 2024 stood at a deficit of N$3.1 billion, marking a decrease from the N$4.6 billion deficit recorded in March 2024 and an increase from the N$1.2… Read more »
Namibia: Agra Doubles Staff Droogtehulp Contribution to Assist Farmers
The Agra Staff Initiative Fund (ASIF) which depends on voluntary monthly contribution from its staff, recently announced a N$50,000 contribution to the Droogtehulp Namibia Fund.… Read more »
June 03
Namibia: Cabinet Approves Implementation of National Minimum Wage
The Cabinet has given its endorsement to the Minister of Labor, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation (MLIREC) for the implementation of a National Minimum Wage (NMW)… Read more »
May 22
Namibia: U.S. Ambassador Concludes 5-Day Familiarisation Trip to Coastal Region
U.S Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry last week completed a five-day tour of Namibia's coastal region, visiting Oranjemund, the Tsau ||Khaeb National Park, Kolmanskop, Halifax… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Shines At Africa Energies Summit 2024
The Managing Director of Monasa Advisory & Associates and Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia, Jason Kasuto, attended as a selected speaker at the Africa… Read more »
Namibia: Swakop's Ovahimba Vendors to Pay Rent for Stalls At Kavita Market
The Swakopmund Municipal Council has approved the registration of vendors from the marginalized communities at Kavita Park and Crafts Market during the latest Council Agenda… Read more »
Namibia: Have an Open and Honest Discussion With Your Bank If Your Debt Squeezes You
Indeed, life is a journey with ups and downs, difficulties, and happy moments. We will talk about getting a bank loan as well as what to do if you find yourself in debt and your… Read more »
May 17
Namibia: 500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences
The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a… Read more »