Namibia: Central Bank Says Local Exchange Control Policies Conducive for Oil and Gas

Namibia's Exchange Control Policies and Laws remain supportive of the nascent oil and gas sector and are designed to promote a favourable investment environment for foreign direct… Read more »

Namibia: Malnutrition Deaths Decrease in Omaheke Region, Focus Shifts to Prevention

The Office of the Governor in the Omaheke Region announced that malnutrition-related deaths have decreased from 77 last year to 62 this year. Read more »

Namibia: Opportunities and Drawbacks of a Nuclear Power Plant to Meet Namibia's Electricity Needs

Energy security demands a reduction in reliance on imported fossil fuels as everyone braces for the potential of an impending energy apocalypse. Read more »

Namibia: Government Condemns German Official's Controversial Memorial Wreath

The government has strongly condemned the actions of Sven Tritschler, Deputy Leader of the German right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party Parliamentary faction from North… Read more »

Namibia: Theofelus Urges Responsible Social Media Use

The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus this week called for responsible social media use, stressing the crucial role that social media plays in… Read more »

Namibia: WHO Regional Director for Africa Praises Namibia's Hepatitis B Progress

In a message marking World Hepatitis Day 2024, Dr Matshidiso Moeti, WHO Regional Director for Africa, this week highlighted Namibia's achievement of receiving a "silver tier"… Read more »

Namibia: Alwendoo to Provide an Update On Namibia's Exploration Endeavours At the Angola Oil & Gas Conference in October

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Hon Tom Alweendo is set to speak at the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference this October, a statement from the ministry revealed on Monday. Read more »

Namibia: United States Provides an Additional 90 Million in Drought Relief Support

The United States Ambassador, Randy Berry, announced the provision of an additional US$5 million (approximately N$90 million) in humanitarian assistance during a courtesy call to… Read more »

Namibia: Zambian Delegation to Embark On Week-Long Local Study Visit to Deepen Parliamentary Ties

A delegation from the Zambian Parliamentary Committee on Privileges and Absences began a significant week-long study visit to Windhoek on Monday to engage with local officials on… Read more »

Namibia: Pick n Pay Namibia Finalises 2024 Wage Deal With Union

Pick n Pay Namibia, which is part of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group on Monday announced the conclusion of its 2024 wage negotiations with the Namibia Food and Allied… Read more »

Namibia: New Medicity Medical Practice Branch Opens At Swakopmund

A new branch of the Medicity Medical Practice was officially opened in Swakopmund on Monday. Pratice Director, Melago Mukwaso said that the opening provides Swakopmund with high… Read more »

Namibia: Puma Energy to Expand Free Wi-Fi Access to Nearly 90 Percent of Their Locations

Puma Energy Namibia is set to extend free wi-fi services to about 90% of their sites throughout the country said General Manager of Puma Energy Namibia, Adell Samuelson. Read more »

Namibia: N$123 Million Expansion and Upgrade for Outapi Water Treatment Plant in Motion

Water utility, NamWater on Tuesday inked a contract for the extension and upgrade of the Outapi Water Treatment Plant, to ensure a reliable and increased water supply to Outapi and… Read more »

Namibia: Tragic Accident Claims Five Lives On B1 Road Near Tsumeb

Early Tuesday morning, a devastating accident on the B1 road between Tsumeb and Oshivelo in the Oshikoto Region resulted in the loss of five lives. Read more »

Namibia: Multichoice Encourages Public Participation in Voting for Content Creators of the Year

MultiChoice Namibia has launched the nominations for the DStv Content Creator Awards 2024, alongside the unveiling of their new website, namcca.com. Read more »

Namibia: MSM Enterprises Boost Trade At Whale Festival Art and Craft Market

The Whale Festival Art and Craft Market recently took place at the Sam Cohen Library open area in Swakopmund as part of the Swakopmund Scientific Society Oceans Month festivities. Read more »

Namibia: Scientific Society Hosts Public Talk On Archaeology in the Sand Sea

The Namibia Scientific Society is set to host a public talk titled "Archaeology in the Sand Sea: Updates on research and dating of the sites south of Gobabeb" on 9 July from 19:00… Read more »

Namibia: Entrepo Receives Debt Funding Solution of N$900 Million From Rmb Namibia

A Government employee lending institution and Long term insurer, acting as the trusted advisor, Entrepo Holdings has secured an N$900 million debt funding solution from RMB… Read more »

Namibia: Advocates Lose One Member, High Court Gains a New Judge

The Society of Advocates announced this week that one of its membes, Advocate Beatrix de Jager, has been appointed as a permanent judge of the High Court of Namibia on 26 June… Read more »

Namibia: Capricorn Academy for School Leavers Launched

The Capricorn Academy for School Leavers, an initiative spearheaded by Bank Windhoek under its "Young Talent Programme", was officially launched in Windhoek on Tuesday with the… Read more »

Namibia: N$665 Million Water Project to Enhance Kavango East and West's Water Security

The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein this week initiated a significant milestone with the launch of a N$665 million project aimed at expanding the… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: N$20 Million DRC Police Station Launched to Bring Protection Closer to Community

The groundbreaking for the new Police Station at the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund took place on Tuesday as part of a public private partnership between Rössing… Read more »

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 »

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 »