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88% of NDTC Rough Diamonds Processed Locally
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In 2023, the Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) disclosed that 88% of the rough diamonds sold had undergone full processing (polishing and cutting) within Namibia before export. This was revealed by NDTC’s Chief Executive Officer,…
2024 Maize Production Down By 50%
By: Hertha Ekandjo Maize production in the communal areas of Zambezi, Kavango East, and Kavango West regions has seen a significant decline, with estimates at 3,400 metric tons (MT), marking a 50% decrease from last season’s production of…
Dâure Daman Chief Calls for Rural Inclusion in Green Hydrogen Scholarships
By: Justicia Shipena Chief Sakarias Seibeb of the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority has urged a reassessment of the eligibility criteria for the Green Hydrogen Scholarship Programme to ensure the participation of rural communities and dropouts. Seibeb voiced this concern…
Daures Village to Produce Hydrogen at N$72.8 to N$86.2 per KG
By: Justicia Shipena Based on six-month meteorological mast data, the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) expects to produce hydrogen at a price ranging from N$72.8 ($3.8) to N$86.2 ($4.5) per kilogram. The project’s chief executive officer (CEO), Jerome Namaseb,…
Namibia Considers Installation of 100-300 Wind Turbines
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a bid to support the production of green hydrogen in the southern region of the country, proposals have been made to install between 100 and 300 wind turbines to generate wind energy for the…
Namibian Fatty Oils Gain Traction in European Cosmetic Industry
By: Justicia Shipena Namibian fatty oils are making significant strides in the European market, according to Julia Muetudhana, the executive director for talent, innovation, and productivity at NIPDB. Muetudhana highlighted that oils such as marula and manketti are increasingly…
Construction Underway for Affordable Housing Project in Goreangab
By: Dwight Links Following the groundbreaking ceremony of the affordable housing project at Goreangab Extension 4 on 25 March, construction began earlier on Tuesday. “The City of Windhoek and the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) are actively working together to fulfill…
Who Are We Telling and Who Should Take Action?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka I have been closely observing and listening to speeches from Namibian politicians, policymakers, trade facilitators, bankers, and technocrats since becoming economically aware. A pattern I have noticed is that they all emphasise the need for…
Opinion: Is Corruption Considered Dreadful Only When Not Beneficial?
By: Medusalem Jairus Namibia is amongst the most corrupt countries in Africa with a 75% corruption increase from 2021 to 2023 as reported by Afrobarometer in 2023. Corruption in Namibia exists in both the public and private sectors with…
Mbumba Calls on NDF to Uphold Commitment, Patriotism, and Discipline
By: Annakleta Haikera President Nangolo Mbumba has urged the Namibia Defence Force (NDF) to embody the values of commitment, patriotism, and discipline, which form the cornerstone of its ethos. Speaking on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of newly…