Category: National
Livestock Marketing Activities Surge in First Quarter of 2024
By: Hertha Ekandjo A recent analysis has unveiled a significant increase in livestock marketing activities during the first quarter of 2024, with a total of 318,017 activities recorded. This figure marks a notable rise from the 259,743 activities reported…
Namibia’s Trade Deficit Widens to N$4.5 Billion
By: Staff Writer Namibia’s trade deficit expanded slightly in March, with exports falling short by N$1.9 billion compared to the same period last year. Export earnings increased from N$6.1 billion in February to N$8.3 billion in March, while imports…
First Salmon Farm Targets 2026 Harvest
By: Justicia Shipena The Benguela Blue Aqua Farming, which yesterday held its groundbreaking initiative for the continent’s first salmon farm at Lüderitz, is targeting an inaugural harvest by December 2026. The initiative marks the establishment of Namibia’s first…
How the Spirit of Samba can Help Namibia
By: Dwight Links Pedro da Silva was part of the Brazilian delegation that paid a visit to Namibia and to State House last month. Da Silva is the president of Superliga – a federation of Samba schools in…
Devil’s Claw Export Value Exceeds N$41 Million Annually
By: Hertha Ekandjo Exports of Devil’s Claw raw material have averaged one million kilograms per year, with an estimated export value in Namibia of USD 2.13 million (N$41 million) annually. This raw material, exported to various international markets,…
Mbumba Urges Belgium to Address G7 Diamond Restrictions
By: Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba has urged Belgium to engage in urgent dialogue concerning the recent diamond sanctions imposed by the Group of Seven (G7) countries. He made this plea during a meeting with King Philippe of…
Namibia and Belgium Ink Pact to Reforest Siya Plantation in Kavango West
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia and Belgium have signed an agreement to begin reforesting the Siya plantation, which is roughly 35 km west of the Kavango West area of Namibia. On the sidelines of King Philippe of Belgium’s visit…
Winnie Madikizela Mandela Road to Undergo Dual Carriageway Upgrade
By: Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has approved Ongos Valley Development’s proposal to upgrade Winnie Madikizela Mandela Road into a dual carriageway and to engage in a development agreement. This project, according to the municipality, presents an…
Only N$165.1 Million Switched from GC24’s N$2.3 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In its fifth attempt to persuade investors holding GC24 bonds to switch to other long-term bonds, the Bank of Namibia only managed to move about N$165 million of the total bond value. The Bank of…
Govt Allocates N$825 Million Towards Drought Relief Efforts
By: Annakleta Haikera The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has allocated N$825 million for the drought relief program during the current 2024/2025 financial year. This allocation, as stated by Cabinet, aims to safeguard and alleviate the impact…