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‘Eco-modernists’ Fail To Appreciate The Societal Importance Of Livestock
By:Joanna Blythman I was reminded of the importance of meat in cultures all around the globe by my Namibian friend Mbinao. She showed me pictures of herself dressed in traditional Herero costume, notably the horizontal horned headdress called an otjikaiva….
WHO Commits N$ 51.1 Million To The Health Ministry For EPR Programme
By:Hertha Ekandjo The World Health Organisation (WHO) has committed N$51.1 million to the Ministry of Health and Social Services to help grow the newly initiated Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) flagship programme. The WHO and the Ministry of Health and…
!Gawaxab Calls On An Energy Transition Timeline That Boosts Investor Confidence
By:Justicia Shipena The Governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN) Johannes !Gawaxab has urged government to develop an energy transition timeline that will boost investor confidence in the country. This follows Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo’s statements on the…
Namcor Makes N$114 Million After-Tax Profit
By:Justicia Shipena The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) made an after-tax profit of N$114 million in fiscal year 2021/2022, according to itsjust released annual report. “Namcor made an after-tax profit of N$114 million for the period under review, compared…
Askari To Hit Namibian Lithium Targets After Raising N$46m
By: Justicia Shipena Askari Metals will accelerate lithium exploration at its Uis project after meeting the conditions for $2.5 million (N$46 million) in strategic equity investment by global battery materials supplier Huayou International Resources. Huayou will subscribe for 4.5 million…
Govt Has No Plans To Set Up Lithium Plant Yet – Mining Commissioner … Says there is no money available
By: Justicia Shipena The Namibian government does not have the funds to establish a local lithium processing factory, according to Mining Commissioner Isabella Chirchir. This contradicts Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo’s announcement in February, that Namibia…
Namcor Cannot Share All Info On Oil Deals With Public…As BoN Governor calls for legal framework in the oil and gas sector
By: Justicia Shipena Suspended Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Immanuel Mulunga said clauses in Namibia’s oil agreements with international corporations require confidentiality, and that some information cannot be shared with the public. “Namcor being a…
“We sleep in sewage” – Government promises change but Namibians still suffering
By Frederick Clayton and Sonja Smith Ever since independence, Namibians have sought education, employment and better lives in Windhoek, the country’s political and industrial epicentre. It’s harder to make a living in rural Namibia – southern Africa’s driest savannah –…
N$16,2 Million Saving Available In Case Of Bank Struggles
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the event of a commercial bank filing for bankruptcy, 4,9% of Namibia depositors’ money is fully insured and can be returned while 95% is partially covered. This is according to the 2022 annual report of the…
Local Cosmetics Producers Export N$64 Million Worth of Products Despite Challenges
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s 34 local cosmetics producers exported N$64 million worth of products abroad, predominantly to the European market. Speaking at the launch of the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition, Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Lucia Iipumbu said this…