The Namibian Competition Commission (NACC) has fined three Chinese companies and a local company, Whale Rock Cement, N$5 million for implementing a merger between the entities without the permission of the Commission. The NACC says Fan Qingmei, Wang Zhongke, Hong Xiang Holdings, and Whale Rock Cement entered into a settlement agreement following the Commission’s investigation, […]
The Namibia Training Authority (NTA) aims to establish formal technical vocational education and training (TVET) systems in its endeavour to address the issue of unemployment. It is against this backdrop that NTA, in partnership with GIZ, held a regional stakeholder consultation meeting for developing pathways for the TVET sector in the country at Keetmanshoop. Key […]
The strong performance of the Namibian Dollar (NAD) against the US Dollar (USD) in July, at N$18.21 to US$1, is among many factors that resulted in fuel prices remaining unchanged for August. Motorists will once again breathe a sigh of relief as both petrol and diesel grades will remain unchanged. This comes after the Ministry […]
Otavi is one of the constituencies in the Otjozondjupa Region, leading in general voter registration at 91% by the 27th. With voter registration ending Thursday, a few activities were happening. The Electoral Commission of Namibia’s Otavi Team leader, Mandla Kitsie, says she hopes that the situation might change. In the first month, they were only […]
The Namibian Revenue Agency (NamRA) says it is faced with difficulties in monitoring the fishing industry, resulting in a loss of revenue. This came to light during the National Council Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy’s recent visit to the agency’s regional offices in the Omaheke, ||Kharas, Erongo, and Ohangwena regions. The visit was […]
People living in the informal settlements of Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region will be paying a little less for water once the water infrastructure is up in September this year. The project of setting up the infrastructure, which is funded by B2 Gold Mine, has already commenced. The 2024 National Household Income and Expenditure Survey […]
The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) recorded over 100,000 cases of victims of trafficking globally, with approximately 5,000 new cases each year. Currently, the organisation globally assists seven to nine thousand victims annually. Speaking during the commemoration of World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Head of the International Organisation for Migration Office, Florence Situmbeko, […]
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China is ready to cooperate and assist in the development and modernization of the Namibian Defence Force. The Chinese Embassy in Namibia hosted a celebration of the 97th anniversary of the People Liberation Army of China in Windhoek. The Chinese Defence Attaché, Colonel Li Shujun, stated that the time-tested […]
The National Council’s Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development has gained valuable insights from Rwanda’s remarkable recovery from the 1994 genocide, particularly in integrating information and communication technology in education. This integration is a cornerstone of Rwanda’s developmental strategy, offering lessons that could be crucial for Namibia’s own growth. During their June visit, […]
The regional parliamentary conference to raise awareness among lawmakers on climate started in Windhoek. The conference will take stock of national and international commitments on climate change that the governments in the region have taken. The conference was attended by parliamentarians, government officials, and farmers affected by climate change. The Secretary of the Otjimbingwe Farmers […]
