Category: National
Vehicle Sales Soar in March
By: Staff writer March 2024 witnessed the highest vehicle sales since July 2016, with 1,451 units sold last month, just 89 units shy of the 1,540 sold in the same month eight years ago. Out of the 1,451…
Alweendo Imposes Moratorium on Power Export License Applications
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has imposed a moratorium on the issuance of generation licences for export purposes. Effective from March 5, 2024, this temporary suspension will last for 18 months or until the…
MAWLR Upgrades Henties Bay Water Pipeline
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) initiated two crucial water infrastructure projects in the Erongo region last Thursday. These projects involve replacing a five-kilometre section of the Henties Bay water supply pipe and…
Trade Minister Calls on Private Sector to Address SME Funding Challenges
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Lucia Iipumbu has urged the private sector to develop funding mechanisms, especially tailored for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), addressing the challenges they face in accessing finance. Responding to parliamentarian…
Only About 10% of Exploration’s N$33 Billion Spent on Locals … local content policy still not finalised
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s burgeoning oil and gas exploration sector, which has attracted investments valued at over N$33 billion between 2021 and 2023, has raised concerns due to its limited contribution to local firms. Merely 10% of exploration…
Trade Official Calls for Expansion of Namibian Export Base to China
By: Justicia Shipena A government official in the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade have called for the expansion of Namibia’s trade relations with China by diversifying a range of local products for the Chinese market. Namibia enjoys a…
China Denies Importing Raw Minerals from Namibia
By: Hertha Ekandjo China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank to Africa has denied claims that the Asian powerhouse has been importing raw minerals from Namibia, leaving the country with little to no tangible benefits for its people. The bank’s…
Rising TB Cases in Namibia a Concerns Shangula
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has seen a gradual uptick in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past two years, elevating its position to the 11th highest TB incidence rate globally. In 2023, the country reported 9,200 TB patients, marking…
Brazilian Ambassador Sees Potential Namibia-Brazil Collaboration in Green Hydrogen Sector
By: Justicia Shipena Vivian Sanmartin, the Brazilian ambassador to Namibia, expressed optimism about potential collaboration between Namibia and Brazil in the green hydrogen sector. This aligns with Namibia’s ongoing development of a green hydrogen project within the Tsau/Khaeb…
Severe Water Scarcity Expected in Windhoek Soon
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The City of Windhoek has issued a warning, indicating that due to water supply challenges in the central region, it will soon be compelled to declare a state of severe water scarcity, categorised as Category…