Author: Staff Writer
Construction Sector Says Government Projects Exclude Namibians
By:Staff writer The construction sector has reiterated calls to cancel several projects, which they argue exclude most Namibians. In a statement by the Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (Manwu), the two entities argue…
Namibia Exports Stand At N$8.3 Billion In July
By: Staff Writer Namibia has exported goods valued at N$8.3 billion and imported N$11.9 billion worth of goods, resulting in the country’s trade deficit of N$3.7 billion in July 2023. The Namibian Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin for July 2023, issued…
Namdeb Ramps Up Its Long-Term Plan … Mining capacity is being increased by 60%, and treatment capacity is set to grow.
By:Staff writer Namdeb is in the process of ramping up operations at its Southern Coastal Mines (SCM) as it makes progress in implementing its long-term plan. The plan was made possible thanks to a five-year, 5% royalty remission, agreed to…
Namdeb Spends 85% Of Expenditure On Local Procurement
By:Staff writer Namdeb spends approximately N$270 million per month on the procurement of goods and services from Namibian-based businesses, Namdeb’s Commercial Manager Anthony Phillips has said. This constitutes approximately 85% of its total expenditure. The majority of spending relates to…
President Geingob To Deliver Opening Keynote Address At African Energy Week 2023
By:Staff writer President Hage Geingob is set to deliver an opening keynote at African Energy Week 2023, providing insight into Namibia’s energy transformation and the role the country plays in advancing regional energy security, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has…
Nored, Mines Ministry Sign Grid-Connection Financing Agreement
By:Josefina Lukas The Ministry of Mines and Energy together with Nored yesterday officially launched a service level agreement (SLA) on grid-connection financing mechanism. The SLA was launched at the ongoing Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair 2023. Government, through the Ministry of…
Use Of Wire Snares For Illegal Hunting On The Rise
By: Josefina Lukas A total of 62 active wire snares have been retrieved in Okaukuejo, an area around the Etosha National Park, in three days. According to the spokesperson for the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT), Romeo Muyunda,…
N$23.8 Million Farm Infrastructure Development Launched
By:Josefina Lukas The Agriculture Ministry has spent N$23.8 million on farm infrastructure development for Amarika Farmers Cooperative in the Omusati Region. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein officially handed over the Amarika Farmer Cooperative infrastructure on Wednesday. According to him, the fundamental…
Youthquake 2023 Encourages Digital Literacy
By:Josefina Lukas Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission of Research Science and Technology (NCRST) Professor Anicia Peters says that digital literacy in Namibia remains a concern amidst growing career opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI). She was speaking on Saturday…
Vehicles Sales Demand Strongest Since 2018
By:Staff writer June saw 584 more vehicles sold than during the same month last year, representing an 86.4% year-on-year increase in vehicle sales. For 2023 thus far, 7,700 vehicles have been sold, of which 3,797 were passenger vehicles, 3,451 were…