Category: National
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…
More Than 21,000 Tons of Uranium Oxide Exported Since 2021
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia has exported a total of 21,639 tons of uranium oxide produced between 2021 and 2023 to various global markets. This output stems from just two mines, Swakop Uranium and Rossing Uranium, with 2023 marking…
Namibia Aims to Enhance Healthcare Access – Shangula
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula says the government has made significant strides in addressing healthcare delivery disparities through targeted initiatives. This includes the ongoing expansion of beneficial socioeconomic impacts in various regions across the country, according…
African Countries Express Interest in Namibian Beef
By: Nghiinonmenwa-vali Erastus Ghana, among the African nations importing beef from Namibia’s Northern Communal Areas (NCA), has expressed its desire to increase the volumes it imports. This was confirmed by Kingsley Kwenani, manager of the Rundu Abattoir in…
Ruacana Hydro Power Plant a Key Source in Local Power Generation …As Electricity Tariffs Rise by 8%
By: Justicia Shipena Despite subdued rainfall, the Ruacana Hydro Power Plant has emerged as the cornerstone of local power generation for the current year, as reported by the Electricity Control Board (ECB). This assertion aligns with projections indicating…