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Kelp Blue Plans to Issue Africa’s First Corporate Blue Bond
Bloomberg Kelp Blue plans to issue Africa’s first corporate blue bond next year to expand its giant kelp forests along Namibia’s coast. The De Beers-backed startup will list the first $20-million tranche of a four-year programme, in which it seeks…
Uaandja urges Namibians to Take Initiative in FDI-Linked Opportunities
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is urging Namibians to actively pursue foreign direct investment (FDI) opportunities, rather than passively waiting for assistance. In a recent interview with Eagle FM, NIPDB CEO Nangula…
Schlettwein Calls for Collective Efforts to Boost Agriculture … as Namibia Plans Small-Scale Agro-Processing Facilities in All Regions
By: Dolly Menas The Minister of Agriculture, Carl Schlettwein, has called on agriculture stakeholders to join forces, pooling resources to enhance investment and improve the sector’s performance. He emphasised that collaborative investment in agriculture is vital to uplift…
NWR to Repurpose Hardap Dam Resort due to Declining Occupancy
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) is set to transform its Hardap Dam Resort into a Conference Lodge after experiencing a dramatic drop in occupancy this year, marking one of the lowest levels in recent years. This…
Food Inflation Declines Sharply in October 2024
By: Hertha Ekandjo The annual inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic beverages in Namibia slowed to 5.1% in October 2024, down significantly from 9.4% in October 2023, according to the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI). This category, which…
Ten Farmers Accused of Illegally Fencing Communal Land in Gava
By: Annakleta Haikera Villagers in Gava, Kavango West, have accused 10 farmers of illegally fencing off communal land, depriving them of vital grazing areas. Headman Eino Hamunime told The Villager that land disputes have persisted in the region,…
German Clinic Offers Career Pathway for Welwitschia Nursing Students
By: Dolly Menas On Thursday, the Welwitchia University hosted a career discussion for registered nurses interested in opportunities in Germany. The event featured representatives from Hessing Clinic, a renowned German orthopaedic clinic, and focused on career development, application…
Germany to Address ‘Dark Doldrums’ with 70% Green Hydrogen Imports… direct reduced iron seen as a key solution for green hydrogen transport
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a bid to decarbonize its energy system, the German government plans to meet its green hydrogen needs by importing 50-70% of its supply by 2030. This strategy aims to offset shortages during periods of…
Climate Projects Fueling Displacement Worldwide, Report Reveals
By: Justicia Shipena As countries worldwide implement development projects to combat climate change, many individuals are being evicted from their long-time homes, according to a new report by Balakrishnan Rajagopal, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing….
Schlettwein Addresses Displacement of Farm Workers in Land Reform Efforts
By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, acknowledged the unintended displacement of farm workers due to the resettlement process as a significant challenge in Namibia’s land reform efforts. These farm workers, left homeless…