Category: National
Katutura Residents Committee Threatens Legal Action Over Estimated Water Bills
By: Justicia Shipena The Katutura Residents Committee has issued a stern warning to the City of Windhoek, threatening legal action if the municipality fails to address concerns regarding its method of estimating water usage charges. In a letter addressed…
“Nam Can Certify Its Diamonds, No Need For Antwerp” – Mbumba
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus President NangoloMbumba has emphasised Namibia’s capability to independently certify its diamonds, without reliance on external verification. He said this amidst new regulations mandating that all diamonds bound for Europe pass through Antwerp, Belgium. Mbumba last week…
Kelp Blue Among Top 20 in Global XPRIZE Carbon Removal Contest
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s Kelp Blue has emerged as one of the 20 finalists in the highly competitive XPRIZE Carbon Removal Competition. Recognised for its innovative approach to seaweed cultivation aimed at restoring marine biodiversity and advancing carbon sequestration,…
Daures Green Hydrogen Village Partners with Dutch Company for Wind Turbines
By: Justicia Shipena The Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Delft Offshore Turbine (DOT), a Netherlands-based company, to deploy wind turbines within the Daures Green Hydrogen Village. Renowned for its ability to…
Namibia’s Expenditure on Research and Development Remains Below 1%
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s commitment to Research & Development (R&D) investment continues to fall short, with total expenditure standing at a mere 0.73% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Minister of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, Itah…
City of Windhoek Enters CCTV Deal With MTC
By: Hertha Ekandjo The City of Windhoek and Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) have joined forces in a significant partnership aimed at bolstering safety and security measures in Windhoek. The two entities have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed…
Bank Windhoek and NASRIA in N$50 Million Partnership to Boost SMEs
By: Dolly Menas Bank Windhoek and the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (NASRIA) Ltd have entered into a partnership agreement valued at N$50 million under the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) to bolster support for SMEs. This collaborative effort…
Only 17 University Graduates Placed on the Job Market in Three Months
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Out of approximately 352 job seekers placed by the Labour Ministry’s Directorate of Labour Market Services between January and March this year, only 17 held university degrees, according to the ministry’s Quarter Four Report (Jan-March…
Companies Fined Over N$13 Million for Anti-Competitive Practices
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Competition Commission said it imposed N$13.1 million in penalties on various companies for engaging in anti-competitive behaviour between August, 2022 and December last year. Most of these penalties stemmed from collusion among insurance…
Skills Gaps in Namibia’s Extractive Sectors
By: Dwight Links The latest national survey on research and development (R&D) has unveiled a concerning shortage of skilled Namibians equipped to participate in the emerging extractive sectors and contribute value-added roles. Namibia’s updated status within research and…