Author: Justicia Shipena
NAB Targets EU Export Clearance: Talks for EU Approval Ongoing
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) is currently in discussions with the Ministry of Agriculture to secure third-country approval from the European Union (EU). This approval would certify Namibia’s agricultural exports as safe and fit for…
Beyond Words: Mbumba Calls for Action on the Pact for the Future
By: Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba has stressed that the future cannot be built on well-crafted documents alone, emphasising that tangible progress will depend on the effective implementation of initiatives like the Pact for the Future, the Global…
Guterres Calls for Faster African Inclusion in UN Security Council
By: Justicia Shipena United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres says he wants to see Africa’s representation on the UN Security Council accelerated once a decision on its reforms is finalised. In a response to Eagle FM on Wednesday,…
NIPDB Claims Billions in FDI Would Be Zero Without Its Role
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) claims that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) over the last three years would have been nonexistent without its intervention. “For the past three years, FDI has reached billions,…
Food Security and Affordability Worsen in Namibia … First Capital warns of tough times ahead
By: Justicia Shipena Namibians are likely to face tough times ahead unless the government takes action to address growing concerns over food security and affordability, financial research firm First Capital has warned. According to First Capital’s latest Food…
Mbumba Calls for UN Security Council Reform
By: Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba has called for concrete outcomes from the upcoming Summit of the Future, specifically advocating for reforms to the United Nations Security Council. Mbumba stressed the need for changes in the structure and…
New EU Deforestation RegulationsTo Enhance Forest Governance
By: Justicia Shipena The introduction of the European Union’s new deforestation regulations presents Namibia with an opportunity to strengthen its forest governance, according to Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein. The regulation could help advance other…
WHO Announces First Prequalified Vaccine for Mpox
By: Justicia Shipena The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced the first-ever prequalification of a vaccine for Mpox, marking a significant milestone in the fight against the viral disease, which has been a growing global health concern. Prequalification…
Fertiliser Prices Stabilise After Years of Increases, Reports First Capital
By: Justicia Shipena Fertiliser prices are finally stabilising after continuous increases since 2022, according to the latest Food Price Monitor report by First Capital. The Fertiliser Price Index has shown a consistent decline, signalling a stabilisation following the sharp…
Capricorn Group Reports N$1.74 Billion Profit After Tax
By: Justicia Shipena Capricorn Group has reported a robust financial performance for the year ending 30 June 2024, with profit after tax increasing by 9.9% year-on-year, reaching N$1.74 billion, up from N$1.58 billion in 2023. The Group’s return on…