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Cabinet Sides With Defaulters … Nampower defies directive
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The country’s highest decision-making body has instructed Nampower on Monday not to go further with its planned debt-collecting induced blackout. This directive was given to Nampower on Monday, 5 June, according to the Ministry of Finance and…
Grootfontein Has Economic Potential – Mayor
By: Justicia Shipena Grootfontein Mayor Talitha Garises said her town has significant business opportunities for investors and economic potential for the country. Garises said this when welcoming delegates to the 8th Public Enterprise CEO Forum which took place at the…
India -Namibia Centre of Excellence in Information and Technology to promote inclusive development
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The India-Namibia Centre of Excellence in Information and Technology will promote inclusive development, strength capacity, and building skills needed to reach the social economic objectives. This is the view of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International…
Vehicles Donation Boosts Ministry’s Visibility In Communal Areas
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Minister Calle Schlettwein is of the view that transport is a missing link in the agricultural value chain of Namibia, and the donation of the new vehicles by the European Union (EU)…
Data Revenue, Roaming Service Resumption Help MTC To N$387 Million Six-Month Profits
Staff writer Revenue from data, the resumption of roaming services, and the expansion of enterprise services were the main reasons for MTC accumulating N$387 million profits for six months. The profits are calculated after tax for the period ending 31…
Namcor Outlines Project Progress Address Ahead of African Energy Week (AEW) 23
Following a series of upstream success, NAMCOR says the country is targeting first oil production by 2029. Namcor Acting MD Shiwana Ndeunyema and Executive for Upstream Exploration Victoria Sibeya at the national oil company delivered presentations during the Invest…
Namibia Looks To Acquire Minority Stakes In Petroleum Companies
The move comes amid surging concerns over the country’s key resources’ local ownership. Namibia is looking to take minority stakes in petroleum production companies, joining nations considering nationalisation of resources, reported Bloomberg News. A major producer of uranium and diamonds, the country…
World Economic Leaders Warn Of Economic Fragmentation Risk
…Economic interdependence and international trade still key Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus At the height of Covid-19, many countries limited their export of certain goods or chose whom to sell to. Currently the same behaviour is being observed of countries grouping themselves, and…
Not Enough Done To Alleviate Youth Unemployment – Kavango East Youth
Annakleta Haikera The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources met with members of the public in Rundu on Wednesday, regarding parliamentarian Inna Hengari's motion on youth unemployment. During the proceedings, Eliud Mwaamenange from National African Student Association (NASA) said the…
Livestock Farmers Urged To Submit Their Drought Claims
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Agriculture and Water Ministry is inviting all farmers who are affected by droughts to submit their claims for funding assistance as they try to manoeuvre the harsh reality of dry conditions. The assistance for the farmers includes…