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Xinfeng Constructing a Lithium Processing Plant
By: Justicia Shipena Chinese mining company Xinfeng Investment (Pty) Limited says it is constructing a lithium processing plant in Namibia. Construction of Xinfeng’s lithium processing plant was first revealed by Chinese ambassador Zhao Weiping during a media briefing on Wednesday….
Only 288 Out of 3,927 Jobseekers Secured Jobs in Q2
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The local job market is still struggling to absorb thousands of job seekers registered on the government’s online employment system amid the growing national unemployment rate. For example, the job market was only able to absorb…
Gold Refinery not Profitable in Namibia – B2Gold
By: Justicia Shipena B2Gold, a Canadian owned company, says it foresees difficulties making profit if it were to establish a gold refinery in Namibia in line with the country’s value addition aspirations. B2Gold’s country manager, John Roos, said: “To…
NaCC Investigates Alleged Collusion Among Fishing Vessel Owners
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Competition Commission is investigating potential collusion among various vessel owners and operators in the Namibian fishing industry, focusing on allegations of fixing fishing quota usage fees, among other things. The Namibia Competition Commission received…
83% of People with Disabilities Don’t Have Formal Education
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia continues to grapple with educational challenges faced by people living with disabilities, particularly in rural areas, where a staggering 83% lack formal education. This issue disproportionately affects young girls and women, with women comprising over…
Unconventional Thoughts: Students Launch “Diabetes Sugar Smart” Campaign
By: Staff Writer Public Relations students from the University of Science and Technology took their coursework to a practical level by launching the “Diabetes Sugar Smart” campaign in honour of World Diabetes Day. The initiative, which kicked off with…
The Uphill Battle to Promote Namibian Art and Cultural Heritage in Rural Areas
By: Kleopas Nghikefelwa In 2008, upon obtaining my Higher Diploma in Visual Arts from the University of Namibia, I committed myself to the development of art and cultural activities in Namibia. A cultural exchange program in Berlin, Germany, in…
Northern OMAs/Retailers Defying Beef Procurement Orders
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Government Offices, Ministries, Agencies, and private sectors north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence are disregarding directives to procure beef products from northern farmers. This defiance, according to a latest annual report by the Meat Corporation of Namibia,…
Civil Servants to Get 5% Salary Increment
By: Hertha Ekandjo Civil servants will receive a 5% salary increment among other benefits as from April next year. This is part of the recent agreement between the government and two trade unions representing government workers – the Namibia National…
Tax Policy Review Intensified … Double Taxation Agreements To Be Renegotiated
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Finance says it has intensified its efforts to review Namibia’s tax regime with the aim of enhancing the country’s tax competitiveness. In this regard, the Ministry earlier this year established a Tax Policy Unit…