The Bank of Namibia is monitoring the current trade tension between major trading partners with keen interest. Many countries fear these tensions could pose a threat to emerging economies.
Exhibitors at the SADC Summit currently underway in Windhoek have applauded the government for giving them a platform to showcase their products. They were provided the platform freely through the Ministry of Industrialisation, Trade and SME Development.
The ongoing restructuring plans at the Ohorongo Cement Plant could see some positions made redundant. The company engaged government on the restructuring process during a meeting at State House.
The Ombara Otjitambi of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority has denied fueling the stand-off between police and the community of Okakarara last weekend.
The Government remains committed to strengthen, promote and protect human rights in Namibia. This was said by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Issaskar Ndjoze, at a workshop on the clustering of recommendations from human rights mechanisms and the development of an action plan.
The SADC Council of Ministers concluded its two-day meeting with a call on the regional block to establish a fund and the SADC University of Transformation.
About 1 000 delegates representing civil society organisations are expected to attend the SADC People’s Summit in Windhoek on Thursday.
The backlash on the visit of controversial South African Afrikaans performer, Steve Hofmeyr, who is in Namibia on tour, is blown out of proportion. The organiser of the event, Marcha Reed says she feels excited to allow Hofmeyr to perform his new songs in Namibia despite his controversial remarks on apartheid.
The SADC Council of Ministers has concluded its two-day meeting in Windhoek with key recommendations to the Secretariat and the Summit of Heads of State. Two of the key recommendations called for the establishment of a regional fund and the SADC University of Transformation.
China is ready to assist the Omusati Region with mushroom production. Professor Guo Zharown from Hunan Agricultural University visited the Ogongo campus to consider the possibility of mushroom research and production.
