Category: National
NamRA Commences Pilot Testing at Trans-Kalahari Border Posts
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has begun pilot testing of the One Stop Border Post (OSBP) system at the Trans-Kalahari/Mamuno border posts, effective from 2 September 2024. This initiative aims to streamline the clearance process for…
Mbumba Welcomes Chinese Support in Agriculture Sector … As China Pledges US$51 Billion to Africa
By: FransinaNghidengwa President Nangolo Mbumba has called for strengthened cooperation between Namibia and China to bolster the country’s agricultural sector, emphasising the need for expertise and equipment to ensure agricultural success. Mbumba made these remarks at the ongoing Forum…
!Gawaxab Urges Namibia to Take Lead in Green Hydrogen Development
By: Justicia Shipena Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, has emphasised that Namibia must not become a mere bystander in its own green hydrogen development. Speaking at the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, !Gawaxab urged Namibian banks and…
Windhoek Plans to Establish Climate Change Steering Committee
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Windhoek municipality plans to establish a Climate Change Steering Committee (CCSC) to address its climate-related challenges associated with increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. This plan was approved during a Municipal Council meeting held on 29…
Okashana Farmers Protest Against Illegal Fencing of Communal Grazing Land
By: Ludorf Iyambo The community of Okashana Kuukongo waNehale, in the Oshikoto region, has issued a one-week ultimatum to the regional governor and land board to remove illegal fences enclosing their communal grazing land. The community has threatened to…
Fish Consumption Fulfils N$300k Pledge for Ondangwa Sports Stadium Project
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has fulfilled its N$300,000 pledge towards the development of the Ondangwa Sports Stadium. The donation was officially handed over to the town council on Wednesday, following a commitment made…
Tjongarero to Address Paralympic Committee Over Diverse Representation
By: Justicia Shipena and Juliana Iikela Sports Minister Agnes Tjongarero is set to meet with the executive committee of para-athletes to discuss the underrepresentation of athletes in sports disciplines beyond athletics. This move comes in the wake of Namibia’s…
Public and Private Sector Urged to Invest in Sports Development
By: Mathias Hangala Former No Limit Boxing Club promoter, Joas ‘Dolph’ Shilunga, has called on the government and private sector to invest more in sports development in Namibia. His remarks come in response to the country’s underwhelming performance…
Namibia Invites Indonesia to Invest in Green Hydrogen and Energy Sectors
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has invited Indonesian investors to participate in its growing green hydrogen, oil, and gas sectors. The call was made by Environment and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta, who is representing President Nangolo Mbumba at the second…
Manufacturing Sector Records Exports Worth N$5.6 Billion in July
By: Hertha Ekandjo The manufacturing sector led the country’s exports in July 2024, with goods worth N$5.6 billion, contributing 55.9% of the total exports. This marks an increase of N$160 million compared to June 2024. Following the manufacturing sector,…