Category: National
Positive Final Investment Decision Expected on Etango Uranium
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The development of another advanced uranium mine, Etango, is expected to receive a positive Final Investment Decision this year from the investor. The 8 Mtpa Etango uranium is being developed by Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia. The…
Daures GH2 Receive to Capital Boost for Ammonium Sulphate Fertiliser
By: Justicia Shipena As part of the Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility, the Daures Green Hydrogen Village will receive funding and support to produce ammonium sulfate fertiliser. This funding, provided through the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s (UNIDO) Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility, will…
Smart Rail Sparks Concerns: Experts Weigh Economic and Transport Impacts
By: Justicia Shipena A planned smart railway system for northern Namibia could have significant implications for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the transport sector, an economist has cautioned. This comes as Afrail Inc., a subsidiary of New York-based Abba…
Proper Planning Key to Unlock N$20 Million Cybersecurity Seed Capital
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian government has allocated N$20 million in seed funding to strengthen national cybersecurity through the establishment of the Namibia Computer Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT). However, experts argue that the funding may not be sufficient…
N$37 Billion Smart Rail Project Planned for Northern Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Afrail Inc., a subsidiary of New York-headquartered Abba Platforms Inc., secures approval from the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board to develop an urban rail transit system in Northern Namibia. The ambitious project aims to enhance connectivity…
Inadequate Laboratory Facilities Stalling the Country’s Research
By: David Shoombe The chief executive officer of the National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST), Anicia Peters, has expressed concerns over the inadequate laboratory facilities in Namibian academic institutions, which she believes are stalling the country’s research progress….
Kavango West’s Learning Hub to Offer Training in Indigenous Plants
By: Annakleta Haikera A planned Community Learning Development Centre is set to open in Nkurenkuru, Kavango West, presenting opportunities for people from remote areas to access training on utilising indigenous plants and fruits. This initiative is expected to…
8 Years Later and No Final Product on Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has called for the expedited construction of the Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant. The committee cited the critical role of the processing plant in addressing challenges faced by the…
Govt Races Against Time to Secure N$3bn for Eurobond Redemption
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibian government still needs to secure approximately N$3 billion (US$162 million) in six months to meet its redemption obligations for the Eurobond. The US$750 (approximately N$14.3 billion) million Eurobond, is due for…
Concerns Raised Over High Disqualification Rates in Bidding Process
By: David Shoombe The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has raised concerns over the alarming rate of disqualifications among bidders. According to the board, more than 50% of local businesses fail to make it to the financial stage of…