Category: News
Angola’s Karam Seeks N$1 Billion Investment in Namibia … promises 350 job opportunities
By: Staff writer Karam, a diversified company with steel, nails, and pipes operations in Luanda and other regions of Angola, has expressed keen interest in investing in Namibia with a proposed investment totaling N$1 billion. The investment proposal…
Namibia’s Banana Planting Trial Project Underway
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with AvaGro, has initiated the first banana planting field trial project in the Singalamwe area, located in the Zambezi production zone. The trials commenced at the end of…
Kavango East Councillor Calls For Hygiene Campaign
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Regional Council Chairperson Damian Maghambayi has urged the Ministry of Health and Social Services to collaborate with the regional council in conducting food hygiene awareness campaigns across all six constituencies in the region….
MTC Launches eSIM for International Travelers
By: Dolly Menas In a move aimed at revolutionising connectivity for international travellers, the Mobile Telecommunications (MTC) officially launched its Electronic Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) solution. This cutting-edge service represents a significant leap forward, offering unparalleled convenience and flexibility…
Public Warned Against Illegal Land Transactions
By: Ludorf Iyambo The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has warned the public regarding the alarming trend of illegal land transactions in the Oshana region. This comes after the Ministry’s Communal Land Board department in Oshana…
Taxi Drivers Feel Excluded from National Budget
By: Loise Shiimi Northern taxi drivers have expressed disappointment in the latest national budget, stating that it overlooks the transportation industry and fails to address the challenges posed by rising fuel costs. Shivolo Mathews, their spokesperson, called for…
Namibia Imports Goods Worth N$136.9 Billion in 2023
By: Staff Writer Namibia imported goods worth N$136.9 billion in 2023, marking an increase of N$7.9 billion compared to 2022, as reported by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). In December 2023, the country’s imports stood at N$11.8 billion,…
Herbalist Making a Positive Impact
By: Ludorf Iyambo Endrew Sacharia (40) is a Namibian herbalist on a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of those who have lost hope. From a young age, he honed the skill of using herbs and spices…
Progress in National Minimum Wage Talks … N$18 per hour proposed
By: Justicia Shipena After a year of scrutiny by the Minister of Labour, the recommendations for the National Minimum Wage (NMW) have taken a significant step forward, moving to the Labour Advisory Council for further consideration. The proposed national minimum…
CIF Calls On Tender Requirements To Met AfDB Policies … says AfDB pre-qualification requirements excludes Namibian contractors
By: Justicia Shipena Despite existing procurement policies and laws of the African Development Bank (AfDB), efforts need to be made to engage local majority Namibia-owned businesses. This was the view of the Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF). CIF recently…