Category: National
35 District Hospitals to Get ICUs
By: Loise Shiimi The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced plans to establish Intensive Care Units (ICUs) at all 35 District Hospitals nationwide. Executive director Ben Nangombe disclosed this information during the groundbreaking ceremony for the…
Mining Sector Yields N$2.7 Billion in Profits
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s mining sector, in 2023, amassed a collective profit of N$2.731 billion. This marks a significant turnaround from the N$391 million loss reported in 2022. This was revealed by the Chamber of Mines of Namibia…
OPEC Ready to Support Namibia’s Oil Production Endeavours
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has expressed its readiness to support Namibia as it ventures into oil production. During the 6th Namibia International Energy Conference, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais conveyed…
Poor Marketing Hampers Northern Tourism Industr
By: Loise Shiimi Despite the northern region boasting several accommodation spots for both international and domestic visitors, hospitality statistics reveal low occupancy rates. Throughout February 2024, a total of 48,445 rooms were available for visitors, with the majority…
SADC Unveils Diverse Projects for Regional Development
By: Dwight Links The Southern African Development Community (SADC) recently unveiled its comprehensive portfolio of development projects, outlining both ongoing initiatives and prospective projects set to enhance development across the 16-member state region. Elias Magosi, the executive secretary…
Leisure Tourism Dominates with 93.1% of Visitors in March
By: Staff Writer Leisure tourism continued to be the driving force behind the local tourism industry, attracting 93.1% of all visitors in March 2024. Across all hospitality establishments nationwide, the occupancy rate reached 49.2% during the month, marking…
Investors Told to Ignore ‘Noise’ Surrounding Namibia’s Oil and Gas Sector
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has urged investors to disregard scepticism surrounding Namibia’s capabilities in the oil and gas sector. Speaking at the Namibia International Energy Conference held in Windhoek earlier this week,…
88% of NDTC Rough Diamonds Processed Locally
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In 2023, the Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) disclosed that 88% of the rough diamonds sold had undergone full processing (polishing and cutting) within Namibia before export. This was revealed by NDTC’s Chief Executive Officer,…
2024 Maize Production Down By 50%
By: Hertha Ekandjo Maize production in the communal areas of Zambezi, Kavango East, and Kavango West regions has seen a significant decline, with estimates at 3,400 metric tons (MT), marking a 50% decrease from last season’s production of…
Namibia Considers Installation of 100-300 Wind Turbines
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a bid to support the production of green hydrogen in the southern region of the country, proposals have been made to install between 100 and 300 wind turbines to generate wind energy for the…