Author: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus
Lüderitz Initiates Public-Private Dialogue
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The town of Lüderitz, in collaboration with GIZ Namibia, has launched a Public-Private Dialogue (PPD) platform aiming to combine resources and expertise in the domains of infrastructure development, service delivery, and economic growth. In his welcoming remarks,…
Nam-China Exports Lopsided
By: Nghinomenwa-vali Hangala An analysis of Namibia’s 2024 trade dynamics with one of its main trade partners, China, shows that the country mostly exports raw minerals, and in return, it imports finished products. This is in line with the…
Nam Only Generated 54% of its Power in June
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala The rainfall season has passed, and Namibia’s electricity generation has also faded with the rain season in Southern Angola. As of June 2025, the country could only generate 54.2% of its electricity needs. This…
Mineral License/Rights Hoarding Will Not Be Allowed- Ithete
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala and Patemaoshela Lukolo The government has informed foreign and local investors interested in the exploration and mining or speculators that it will no longer tolerate the hoarding of licences for purposes unrelated to national development. The country’s…
Govt Promises MSMEs Finance Access
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the recently launched Financial Sector Transformation Strategy, the government has promised access to affordable, convenient, and reliable financial services for individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This falls under the Strategic…
Vegetable Gardens Initiated at Palms For Life ECD Centres
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Palms for Life Fund Namibia says in its response to food insecurity and nutrition, it has initiated vegetable gardens to supplement its ECD centers with home-grown veggies. In an interview with The Villager,…
Govt Seeks to Keep N$1.5 billion in Treasury Bills Auction
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus On Thursday this week, the government will auction four of its Treasury Bills borrowing instruments as it seeks to borrow N$1.5 billion, according to a tender invite released by the central bank. These are…
Rangeland Restoration, Encroacher Clearing Institute Established
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Perivoli Rangeland Institute (PRI) opened its base in Otjiwarongo last week with the aim of pioneering a rangeland restoration programme, clearing encroaching bush, regenerating degraded lands, and improving agricultural yields. The Institute announced…
Regulatory Enhancements Required for Infrastructure Sharing
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus More legal tools might be required to enforce and ensure infrastructure sharing within the telecommunications sector. This was noted during a high-level workshop on the Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) of Namibia’s telecommunications infrastructure sharing…
Court Proceeding on Alleged Exclusive Property Conveyance Case
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Competition Commission has updated that it has received responses from Bank Windhoek and Dr. Weder, Kauta & Hoveka Inc. regarding allegations of exclusive dealings pertaining to property conveyance services. The Commission has…