Author: Staff Writer
Over 8,000 Jobs Promised for Communities Near Divundu
Staff Writer A company called Namibia Berries which is growing blueberries near Divundu in the Kavango East region has promised to create up to 8,000 new jobs for the local community over the next five to seven years, following…
85% of Namibians Lack Health Insurance
By: Staff Writer An overwhelming number of Namibians lack health insurance, according to the latest Afrobarometer report, with more than eight in 10 Namibians (85%) stating that they do not have any medical aid coverage. The study details that an…
Schlettwein Calls for Farmer Subsidies for Drought Resilience
By: Staff writer Agriculture and Land Reform Minister Carl Schlettwein says there is a need to subsidise farmers against losses to build the agriculture sector’s resilience to drought. He said this in Omaheke this week during an engagement with communal…
Madison Metals Secures Approval for Nuclear Fuels Extraction
By: Staff Writer Canadian mining company Madison Metals has received approval for nuclear fuels extraction at its active Mining Licence 86A, which is part of the Madison West project. This licence area also includes the former Khan Copper…
Beef Exports Hit 11.0 Million Kilograms
By: Staff writer Namibia’s beef export market witnessed significant growth during the first half of the year, with total exports reaching 11.0 million kilograms. This is an exponential increase from 6.5 million kilograms exported in the first half of 2023….
Navachab Half Marathon Returns for 10th Edition
By: Staff Writer The Navachab Half Marathon is set to celebrate its 10th edition on 21 September 2024 in Karibib. This announcement was made by QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport, Youth, and…
City Offers Ward Cleaners Five-Year Contracts to Enhance Job Security
By: Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has announced its decision to offer new five-year contracts to ward cleaners, addressing long-standing concerns about job security that had been raised in numerous engagements. This move follows reports of dissatisfaction among…
Global Demand to Negatively Impact Namibian Mining Sector
By: Staff writer Namibia’s mining sector will be negatively affected by weak global demand, particularly impacting growth for diamonds and zinc. This comes as global economic growth is projected to slow down to 3.2% in 2024, from 3.3% in 2023….
Ongos Sports Stadium Project to Cost N$2 Billion
By: Staff writer The Ongos Valley Sports Stadium Development is estimated to cost N$2 billion, Khomas governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has said. The project, which is expected to accommodate about 30,000 spectator seats, was launched this year in the Moses Garoeb…
Business Sector Sees 0.5% Year-on-Year Growth in June
By: Staff writer The business sector experienced a 0.5% year-on-year (y/y) growth in June, a significant slowdown from the 4.7% y/y recorded in May 2024, yet still above 2023 levels. Analysis from Simonis Storm Securities’ Halleluya Ndimulunde reveals this as…