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…
25% of N$1.3bn Solar Project Reserved for Local Contractors
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Fransina Nghidengwa Two Chinese contractors, awarded N$1.4 billion for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of a 100 MW solar plant near Rosh Pinah, are required to allocate at least 25% of the project…
Informal Cross-Border Trading Declines
By: Mathias Hangala The value of informal cross-border trade at all surveyed border crossings in November 2023 declined by 46.8%, from N$19.4 million in September 2019 to N$10.3 million. Of the N$10.3 million, exports accounted for 88.5%, while…
Ghana Resumes Namibian Beef Imports After Long Hiatus
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In June 2024, Ghana rejoined the list of African countries purchasing Namibian beef after a prolonged break, with some northern farmers calling the sudden stop“economic sabotage.” According to the Livestock and Livestock Board of Namibia’s…
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…