The 10th annual Opuwo Trade Fair has kicked off but at a slow pace. So far the trade fair only attracted about a hundred visitors since the gates opened on Monday. There are 123 exhibitors participating at the trade fair, showcasing unique products made in Opuwo. The Council also incorporated a career fair, boxing bonanza, […]
The Former Minister of Marine Resources Bernhardt Esau asserted that Namibia and its citizens benefited from an agreement that was entered into with Angola. Esau said this during the continuation of his bail hearing application. The agreement between the two countries resulted in the establishment of Namgomar Pesca, a joint venture company that played a […]
The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa has highlighted the importance of developing rural roads as a foundation for the country’s economy. Mutorwa emphasized that infrastructure development acts as a catalyst for economic growth, social progress, and plays a significant role in enhancing global competitiveness and attracting investments. The Works and Transport Minister said […]
Namibia has failed to meet several targets outlined in the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Project. The country scored a low rating of 4 out of 10, falling below the benchmark of 7.29 set in the Malabo Declaration, which was supposed to be achieved by 2025. Namibia acceded to the Maputo Declaration on Agriculture and Food Security […]
Judge Ramon Maasdorp has postponed the judgement in the case of Xinfeng Investment – a Chinese lithium miner whose mining license was revoked by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. The judgment has been set for next week Friday. The Ministry of Mines and Energy’s Acting Executive Director, Bryan Eiseb explained that they had […]
The Director of Decentralization Coordination in the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development Godwin Sikabongo acknowledged that the implementation of the policy was progressing at an unsatisfactory pace. Sikabongo attended the dialogue as a representative of the Deputy Premier. However, Sikabongo emphasized that sub-national governments must showcase their capability to effectively execute delegated functions. He […]
There is a pressing need for Namibia to enhance stakeholder coordination to effectively achieve the targets set in the Malabo Declaration by 2025. Namibia has managed to meet the targets outlined in the Malabo Declaration on only one occasion so far. These points were raised during a workshop organised by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, […]
The preparations for the annual Nama Cultural Festival are proceeding smoothly. The Nama Cultural Festival is a significant event that aims to celebrate and promote the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Nama people. The highly anticipated 2023 Nama Cultural Festival is scheduled to take place from the 25th to the 28th of this […]
Africa must maintain the spirit of Ubuntu and unity as a driving force for positive change within communities. These were the sentiments expressed by the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the African Union in Windhoek. Nandi-Ndaitwah urges all Namibian children to commemorate the African […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism and various stakeholders will host the 2023 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge at Swakopmund. The key focus areas will include but not be limited to youth entrepreneurship and students’ immersion in innovation, small enterprise development, personal transformation, and self-actualization. Delegates will connect with African and […]
