Namibia: Diamond Miner, Namdeb Unites Stakeholders Against Gender Violence in Workshop

Namdeb recently hosted gender violence (GBV) Pathways to Care Workshop in Oranjemund, that brought together key stakeholders in the fight against GBV namely, the Ministry of Gender… Read more »

Namibia: Namib Mills Temporarily Pulls Top Score Instant Porridge Off Shelves in Four Countries

Local wheat and maize meal products, producer, Namib Mills has temporarily taken Top Score Instant Porridge off the shelves in South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, and Lesotho. Read more »

Namibia: Breast Cancer Will Be a Ticking Bomb, If Nothing Is Done - Cancer Association of Namibia

Namibia recorded 3453 cancer cases overall, with 533 cases of breast cancer, making it one of the leading cancers in the country, according to the International Agency for Research… Read more »

Namibia: Relief for Motorists As October Fuel Prices to Go Down

The price of petrol prices and that of both diesel grades will go down by N$1 per litre, effective 2 October, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) announced in a statement on… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia Shortlisted for 2024 World Trade Promotion Organization Awards

Namibia has been selected as a finalist for the World Trade Promotion Organization (WTPO) Awards 2024, as announced by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board… Read more »

Namibia: Namibia to Learn From Cutting-Edge Industrialists Such As Elon Musk

Namibia continues to demonstrate its commitment to green industrialization by engaging with world-leading innovators such as Elon Musk, Founder of Tesla. Recently, during a… Read more »

Namibia: Environment Ministry Drills More Boreholes to Save Hippos

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism is busy drilling more boreholes to pump water into the Munambeza Pond near Lake Lyambezi in the Zambezi Region to save trapped… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Member States Calls for the Establishment of an International Blended Investment Facility

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Namibia: Local Start-Up to Pre-Launch Mobile App Set to Transform Agricultural Trade

Local Startup Fudlink Agricultural Technology Is Set to Pre-launch its Android Mobile Application Version 1.0 at the Windhoek Agricultural and Livestock Show (WALS) 2024, scheduled… Read more »

Namibia: Procurement Board Engages Nampol to Strengthen Public Procurement Service Delivery

To enhance public procurement service delivery through continuous stakeholder engagement, the management of the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) recently met with the… Read more »

Namibia: New Vehicle Sales Show Ongoing Decline in Passenger and Commercial Demand

Research and investment company IJG recently released its new vehicle sales analysis report which shows that 995 new vehicles were sold in August, an 8.2% y/y decrease compared to… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: N$52.6 Million EU-Funded Solar Project Powers 32 Homes in Swakop's DRC Settlement

The European Union (EU) has funded a project worth N$52.6 million to provide renewable energy to 32 households of Swakopmund's DRC informal settlement as part of a memorandum of… Read more »

Africa: Monica Geingos Appointed As Sustainable Development Goals Advocate

The Executive Chairperson of One Economy Foundation and Chancellor of Kepler University, Monica Geingos has been appointed as a Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Advocate,… Read more »

Namibia: National Indigenous Knowledge Systems Council Appointed

Eight members were appointed, to the National Indigenous Knowledge Systems Council (NIKSC) by the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), recently. Read more »

Namibia: Electricity Control Board Reviews Distribution Grid and Connection Code

The Electricity Control Board (ECB) had a stakeholder workshop for the review and update of the Distribution Grid and Connection Code at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort last… Read more »

Southern Africa: SADC Endorse Samuel Maimbo As Candidate for AfDB Presidency

The Southern African Development Community Heads of State and Government have endorsed Samuel Maimbo, a national of Zambia, as a candidate for the position of President of the… Read more »

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 »