Category: National
Zambezi’s Entrepreneurs Shine at 2024 Old Mutual SEED Initiative
By: Dolly Menas The vibrant landscapes of the Zambezi Region have once again showcased the entrepreneurial spirit of Namibia through the 2024 Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative. Held in collaboration with the Financial…
Kunene Education Director Vows to Act on Poor Matric Results
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Kunene’s Education Director, Sophia Frederiks, has committed to improving the region’s declining examination results for grades 11 and 12, emphasising that this effort will require significant dedication from all stakeholders. In an interview with The…
FAO Donates Cold Storage Rooms to Kavango West
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has donated a freezer room and a cold storage room valued at US$26,000 (approximately N$500,000) to the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and…
Bezant Resources Marks Progress at Copper-Gold Project
By: Staff writer Bezant Resources has announced the completion of a series of contractor services, marking a significant milestone for the Hope & Gorob mining operation. The company submitted a mining licence application for the Hope-Gorob copper-gold project…
China Interested in Helping Namibia Build Nuclear Plant
By: Justicia Shipena China has expressed interest in participating in the construction of a nuclear power plant in Namibia, should the Namibian government announce plans to that effect. Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, expressed this interest during…
Naïve to Confine University Operations to Its Name, Says IUM
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The International University of Management (IUM) says its qualifications are informed by national and international demand and socio-economic development dynamics, not merely confined to its name. This aligns with standards set by the Namibia Qualifications Authority…
Ndeilenga Pursues Her Culinary Dreams in Oshakati
By: Mathias Hangala When we are young, we often harbour grand dreams of taking on the world stage. But, as they say, life has its own plans. For many, a bump in the road can often be the…
Only Two Accredited Veterinary Laboratories in Namibia … absence of accredited labs could hinder business expansion
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia only has two accredited veterinary laboratories, according to a survey conducted by the Ministry of Trade. The survey, supported by the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) programme in Namibia and funded by the EU Commission, aimed…
Bond Market Update: Yield Declines in May 2024
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s bond market experienced a notable shift in May 2024, reversing the upward trend in fixed-rate bond yields observed in April. According to a recent report by Simonis Storm Securities, bond yields across the curve…
Telecom, MTC Attain 70%, 94% SIM Card Registration
By: Staff Writer Telecom Namibia and Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) have reached 70% and 94% SIM card registration, respectively. This information was disclosed by Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, on Tuesday. Paratus Telecommunications and UCOM have achieved…