Category: National
Students Encouraged to Embrace Nation-Building Responsibilities
By: Annakleta Haikera New Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Commissioner, Gerson Sindano, has called on the country’s youth, particularly students, to earnestly embrace their role in nation-building. Addressing participants during a recent engagement session organised by the Namibia…
Construction of Pioneer Green Iron Factory in Erongo Set to Begin Next Month
By: Dolly Menas The commencement of construction for the green iron HyIron Oshivela factory is scheduled for mid-April, following comprehensive geophysical studies and environmental impact assessments. Initial deliveries of building materials and equipment are already underway, marking Namibia’s…
Youth Energy Forum Aims to Foster Entrepreneurial Spirit Among Namibian Youth
By: Justicia Shipena Amidst Namibia’s burgeoning energy sector, the newly established Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) is dedicated to nurturing an entrepreneurial mindset among young individuals, urging them to actively engage and excel in this rapidly expanding industry….
Success of Local Content Policy Hinges on Namibian Entrepreneurs, Says Alweendo
By: Justicia Shipena Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo stresses that Namibia’s oil and gas local content policies face a high chance of failure without locally minded, creative, and motivated entrepreneurs who are willing to invest in acquiring…
Namport Records N$1,5 Billion in Revenue for 2023
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) has recorded a 22% increase in revenue for the fiscal year 2023, soaring to N$1.503 billion compared to N$1.234 billion in 2022, surpassing its target of N$1.268 billion. The authority’s…
UNAM Vendors Appeal for Stalls Amid Clashes with Police
By: Mathias Hangala & Hertha Ekandjo Around 20 street vendors, predominantly women, who rely on selling their goods near the University of Namibia (UNAM) to make a living, are expressing frustration over what they perceive as unfair treatment…
Andrada Targets 75% Revenue Increase With Ore Sorting Operation
By: Staff Writer Andrada Mining has initiated the implementation of an ore sorting circuit at the Uis mine to ramp up tin concentrate production from 1,500 t/y to 2,600 t/y. This move is expected to escalate revenue by 75%…
Namibia Missing Out on Low-Hanging Fruit in Space Science Sector
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s involvement in the space science sector is currently limited and the country is missing out on potential economic activities and technological benefits associated with the sector. To address this gap, the Ministry of Higher…
IUM Announces Expansion Plans
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The International University of Management (IUM) plans to invest in educational infrastructure, with proposals for the construction of a Research, Training, and Conference Centre in Swakopmund on the coast, and the development of a new…
O&L Group Acquires Dimension Data in Namibia
By: Staff Writer The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has announced the acquisition of Dimension Data in Namibia, a move set to redefine the country’s information and communication technology sector. O&L’s acquisition of the remaining 49% of shares in…