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B2Gold Reports Another Year Of Strong Operational Performance In 2022 The Otjikoto Mine produced 161,614 ounces of gold
By:Staff writer B2Gold filed its annual report for the year ended 31 December 2022 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on 16 March 2023. The Vancouver-based gold producer has three operating mines: the Otjikoto Mine in Namibia, the Fekola…
Government Understands The Needs Of Its People – Geingob
By:Hertha Ekandjo President Hage Geingob has said the government understands the needs of the Namibian people for jobs, shelter, food and self-actualisation. In his speech during the country’s 33rdiIndependence celebration on Tuesday at Outapi in the Omusati region, he said…
NCCI Calls For SMEs Tax Sins Forgiveness
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it will be of economic benefit if the Finance Ministry waives the penalties and interest owed by the business sector. The chamber’s Chief Executive Officer Charity Mwiya made the suggestion…
Liquidators Are Sitting On Govt Money –Geingob …Liquidators are more for the money, says cabin crew union
By:Justicia Shipena The Namibia Cabin Crew Union (NCCU) has agreed with President Hage Geingob that liquidators are sitting on government money. This comes after Geingob met with the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Mesfin Tasew Bekele, last month…
Africa’s Mining Leaders Heading To Paris For Mining Conference
By:Staff writer Africa’s leaders are set to meet European stakeholders in the mining sector in Paris, France, for the sixth Mining On Top Africa (MOTA) conference from 12-13 July 2023. The conference will allow leading stakeholders across Europe to connect…
Employment Opportunities Open for All Namibians: PSC
By:Uakutura Kambaekua The Public Service Commission (PSC) is currently undertaking stakeholder engagements in all 14 regions to sensitise stakeholders on the commission’s purpose and mandate. The commission is also gathering information on human resources related challenges in the public service….
Remove Non-performing SOEs Boards, Says MP
By:Mauricia Koopman State-owned enterprises have a reputation of mismanagement, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) member of parliament Elma Dienda has said. This comes as last week it was reported that State-owned enterprises (SOEs) board members failed to show up for compulsory…
Exploitation of Resources Cannot Continue As Business As Usual – Alweendo
By:Mauricia Koopman Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo says that Namibian institutions, political system, and legal framework are such that there is no reason why the oil discovery and production of green hydrogen should not be a blessing for…
PM Says Access To Financing Crucial For A Thriving Economy
By:Mauricia Koopman Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says for the economy to thrive and optimise its contribution to job creation, financing is crucial. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was speaking at the Standard Bank African Central Bank conference which recently concluded in Johannesburg, South Africa….
Social Grants To Cost Govt N$850 Million
By:Daniel Ndumba Minister of Finance Iipumbu Shiimi says all the increases in grants recently announced by government will cost N$850 million. The Food Bank grant, which was recently converted to a cash grant, has gone up from N$500 to N$600,…