Category: Top Stories
GIPF Holding Millions in Unclaimed Benefits
By: Staff Writer The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) says it is currently holding millions in unclaimed benefits. While the exact amount remains undisclosed, the fund has identified unclaimed benefits belonging to 176 GIPF members. In a statement, GIPF…
UNESCO Scientist Calls Uranium Liquid Residues Claims ‘Unverified’
By: Justicia Shipena Despite Headspring’s Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) claiming no liquid residues will be produced during their project, detailed information about the surface processing facilities for the proposed four-year trial is lacking, leaving this claim unverified. Headspring…
Treasury Bills Attract Bids Worth N$3.5 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Bank of Namibia attracted a total of 133 bids valued at N$3,5 billion during its latest auction for four Treasury Bills. The bids included both new investments and rolled-over debts. In the said auction, the…
Chinese Firm Eyes Participation in Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Project
By: Justicia Shipena Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, has revealed that a major Chinese company is showing strong interest in participating in Namibia’s green hydrogen project. Weiping made these remarks responding to questions from Eagle FM regarding…
Bezant Resources Marks Progress at Copper-Gold Project
By: Staff writer Bezant Resources has announced the completion of a series of contractor services, marking a significant milestone for the Hope & Gorob mining operation. The company submitted a mining licence application for the Hope-Gorob copper-gold project…
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…
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…
Namibia’s Proximity to the Ocean Contributes 5% to GDP
By: Fransina Nghidengwa and Annakleta Haikera Namibia’s coastal proximity has enabled its citizens to benefit significantly from the fishing industry, which contributes 5% to the country’s GDP and generates N$10 billion in annual revenues. This was revealed by…
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…