Category: National
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…
The Bridging of Namibia-EU Relations
By: Dwight Links European Union ambassador to Namibia, Ana Beatriz Martins, says that Namibia and the EU have a long-standing relationship as bilateral partners since the country’s independence. The ambassador made these remarks during a public lecture recently hosted at…
Welwitchia Health Training Centre Attains University Status
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Welwitschia Health Training Centre has officially obtained university status, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s history. This transition signals a shift towards broader horizons, encompassing not only healthcare education but also a commitment to…
Ongwediva Sports Complex Phase 1 to Cost N$5 Million
By: Loise Shiimi The Ongwediva Town Council has officially initiated the construction of its highly anticipated new sports complex, with phase one valued at N$5 million. This was revealed in a press release last week following the official…
40 Shortlisted for Old Mutual SEED Entrepreneurship Programme
By: Dolly Menas The Old Mutual Foundation has shortlisted 40 candidates for the third edition of the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) Entrepreneurship Programme. This initiative, in collaboration with Basecamp and the Financial Literacy…