Category: National
BIPA Extends Annual Duty Penalty Waiver Grace Period
By: Justicia Shipena The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has announced an extension of its Annual Duty Penalty Waiver Programme for an additional three months, now ending on 30 June 2024. The initiative launched late last year offers…
New CRAN Appointment Aims to Bolster Cybersecurity Defences
By: Staff Writer The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has appointed Information Security Specialist Cornelia Shipindo as its new Cybersecurity Manager. Shipindo joins CRAN from Capricorn Group, where her role as an Information Security Specialist was pivotal…
‘More Transparency Crucial in Namibia’s Extractive Sector’
By: Dwight Links The Institute of Public Policy Research’s director, Graham Hopwood has stressed the importance of transparency with regards to activities in Namibia’s extractive industry to generate more awareness about industry. Speaking during a webinar hosting representatives…
Windhoek Draught Loses Market Share Despite Dominating As Top Namibian Brand
By: Justicia Shipena While Windhoek Draught maintains its position as the leading brand in Namibia, it has seen a decline in its market share. Peter Simons, Managing Director of Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL), revealed this information during the company’s…
Over N$380k Invested to Organise the Ruacana Easter Tournament
By: Loise Shiimi The Ruacanna Town Council this year spent over N$380 000 to host its 11th Easter tournament in a bid to boost the town’s economic development and boost domestic tourism through sports. Of that amount, close to…
Windhoek to Exchange Land for Government’s N$700 Million Debts
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Windhoek City Council has decided to offer 358 hectares of land valued at N$358 million as settlement for a historical loan of N$357.7 million owed to the central government. Additionally, the accrued interest on…
Paladin Achieves Commercial Production at Langer Heinrich After Six Years
By: Staff Writer Uranium producer Paladin Energy has announced the successful commencement of uranium concentrate production and drumming at the Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM). Earlier in January, The Villager reported that the company secured a N$2.8 billion loan…
Rhino Poaching Irks Tourism Stakeholders
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Numerous tourism stakeholders are expressing growing concern over rhino poaching and are urging intensified efforts to protect the endangered wildlife and enhance conservation endeavours. This call comes after 28 rhinos were poached from national parks…
BoN Declares N$511.5 Million Towards Govt’s Revenue
By: Justicia Shipena The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has declared a dividend of N$511.5 million to the government, which is about N$100 million from what it declared last year. This was announced by BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab during…
Fuel Prices Set to Increase Following Months of Relief
By: Annakleta Haikera Motorists are bracing for an uptick in fuel prices as the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced price hikes for both petrol and diesel, effective Wednesday. According to the Ministry, petrol prices will rise by…