Namibia: Central Bank Launches Three-Year Strategic Plan

The Bank of Namibia this week launched a three-year strategic plan which provides a solid platform for the bank to conduct monetary policy, approach financial stability, and help… Read more »

Namibia: Environment Monitoring Lab Opened At University of Namibia

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism recently inaugurated the Multilateral Environmental Agreements Monitoring Unit at the University of Namibia (UNAM). Read more »

Southern Africa: UK Urged to Reconsider Temporary Ban of Southern Africa Flights

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) urged the UK government to rescind its decision to place Namibia, South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and eSwatini back… Read more »

Namibia: City of Windhoek Approves 271 Building Plans in October

The City of Windhoek approved 271 building plans in October, an 18.9% increase from the 228 approved in September. Read more »

Namibia: Windhoek Municipality Looking for Partnerships to Help With Economic Growth

A delegation led by Antonio Javier Romera Pintor, Ambassador of Spain to Namibia visited Windhoek's mayor Dr Job Amupanda on 19 November to explore possible avenues of… Read more »

Namibia: Headspring Defends Drilling Operations At Stampriet

Exploratory mining prospector, Headspring Investments defended its drilling work at the Stampriet Artesian Basin after the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform cancelled… Read more »

Namibia: Natis Brings Services to the People

The Road Authority (RA) has confirmed that they will be offering NaTIS services to clients on Saturdays at shopping malls from 9:00 to 16:30 in Windhoek in preparation for the… Read more »

Namibia: Physical Education Manuals to Be Distributed to Schools Across the Country

Physical education manuals earmarked for pre-primary to Grade 3 and for the learners in Grade 10 and 11 will be distributed to educators in all 14 regions of the country. Read more »

Namibia: Two-Term Presidential Limit Is Sacrosanct - President Geingob

The President, HE Dr Hage Geingob has quashed notions of him running for a third Presidential term, saying that Namibia's two-term Presidential limit, as per Article 29 of the… Read more »

Namibia: UN Namibia and EU Mission Visit Port of Walvis Bay

UN Resident Coordinator, Mr Sen Pang and Sinikka Antila, EU ambassador to Namibia, are visiting the country's largest port in Walvis Bay during which they will attend a National… Read more »

Namibia: Bank of Namibia Helps Health Ministry Fight Covid-19

The Ministry of Health and Social Services received N$11 million worth of COVID-19 medical equipment from the Bank of Namibia (BoN) recently. Read more »

Namibia: Teaching Beauty Skills to the Youth

Cosmetologist and Physiotherapist, Anne Uaputauka who is based in the United Kingdom (UK) have been training young people in Cosmetology in Otjiwarongo, as part of the Young Africa… Read more »

Namibia: Minimum Wage for Farmworkers to Be Increased

Following an agreement signed this week, the current minimum wage of 2017 is to be increased by 18% as of 1 January 2022, bringing the value of the minimum basic wage of… Read more »

Namibia: Access to Climate Finance Should Be Made Easier for Developing Countries - Minister

The Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba ShifetaNamibia called on negotiators at the COP26 and particularly the developed countries to provide clarity on how they… Read more »

Namibia: Namport Readies to Become Green Hydrogen Export Hub

Namport and the Port of Rotterdam recently signed an agreement to collaborate on various areas, including facilitating the forecasted growth and flow of the green hydrogen supply… Read more »

Namibia: Oyo to Share Their Vision of Traveling and of the Lock-Down During 10-Day Workshop

The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) Dance Troupe will share their vision of travelling and of the lock-down during a 10-day workshop with French Dancer Krees. They will explore… Read more »

Namibia: Minimum Wage Increase in Construction Sector Becomes Law

The minimum wage payable in the construction industry of N$17.38 per hour is now applicable and mandatory for everyone operating in the sector, after the collective agreement… Read more »

Southern Africa: Sacu, EFTA Continue Negotiations On Expanded Free Trade Agreement

Senior officials and experts from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) Member States met through video conference on 3 and 4… Read more »

Namibia: 'Prostate Cancer Remains the Most Reported Form of Cancer Among Men Locally'

The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) launched its annual November awareness and education campaign on 1 November to create awareness on men's health and prostate cancer. Read more »

Namibia: Authentication Platform of Covid-19 Test Results to Scrap Counterfeit Test Results

The African Union and Africa Centers for Disease Control Trusted Travel System for the verification of COVID-19 test results and vaccination certificates was launched on Monday, by… Read more »

Namibia: Multichoice Namibia Launches GOtv Supa

MultiChoice Namibia recently launched a new package, dubbed; GOtv Supa, with 11 new channels, an addition to GOtv's selection of packages that fall right above GOtv MAX. Read more »

Namibia: Earthquake Reported Near Kamanjab

The Ministry of Mines and Energy has confirmed that an earthquake was recorded in the early hours (05:58) of 4 November, approximately 10 Km North-East of Kamanjab. Read more »

Africa: Namibia to Host Zambia in the Rugby Africa Cup Women's 15s

Namibia will face Zambia in the Rugby Africa Cup Women's 15s last test match for 2021 on 13 November at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek, a statement released this week said. Read more »

Namibia: Hyphen Selected to Implement U.S.$9.4 Billion Local Green Hydrogen Project

The government has taken the first step to develop a US$9.4 billion vertically integrated green hydrogen project in the Tsau //Khaeb national park by announcing its intention to… Read more »

Namibia: Paratus Expands Footprint in the North - Opens New Branch in Ongwediva

Paratus Namibia this week opened its new branch in the Oshana Mall, Ongwediva, as it continues to expand its footprint across the country. Read more »