Potential collaboration by Namibian and Chinese businesses in finance, ICT, real estate, and mining is gaining momentum at the ongoing Namibia-China High-Level Business Forum. This is after President Nangolo Mbumba announced that the government will launch the Namibia Trade Policy to enhance economic sector competitiveness.
The Erongo Regional Council, through its Constituency Development Fund, has allocated machinery and equipment valued at N$350,000 to support around 30 small entrepreneurs across various sectors in Arandis and Henties Bay. Arandis Councillor, Benitha Imbamba, said SMEs are the backbone of the country’s economy, and it is imperative to help them gradually develop into well-established […]
Major road infrastructure development in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions is on the cards, with some plans for the envisaged road upgrades already being designed. Roads Authority Chief Executive Officer Dr. Conrad Lutombi revealed this at the official inauguration of the Tses to !Gochas section trunk road runs onto the B1 road between Keetmanshoop and […]
Residents of Havo Village in the Kavango East Region’s Mukwe Constituency have been facing a water crisis since late last year. The situation is affecting both humans and livestock. The only borehole in the village cannot cater for both humans and livestock, and as a result, animals have started to die. To save water, the […]
Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa has urged members of the ||Kharas Regional Disaster Risk Management Committee to familiarise themselves with applicable laws to bolster disaster preparedness in the region. He made the call during an engagement meeting with the committee members and regional leadership at Keetmanshoop. The Deputy Prime Minister emphasised that the Disaster Risk […]
The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement says the removal of the veterinary cordon fence is a top priority if voted into power. Its leader, Job Amupanda, said this at a media briefing at Katima Mulilo. The pest control fence, also known as the red line separating northern regions from central and southern regions, Dr. Amupanda said, […]
Several members of the National Council have expressed concern over proposed changes to the value-added tax system. The VAT Bill aims to expand the period within which the import declaration must be furnished to the Commissioner. The bill also addresses the payment of tax on the import of services, changes the rate of interest applicable […]
Debate on the Public Gatherings Bill ensued in the National Assembly, with some MPs voicing concerns that its provisions echo the oppressive restrictions of the apartheid era, where public assembly and the right to protest were stifled. The bill prohibits the holding of public demonstrations in identified restricted areas. These are court buildings, parliament, the […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia is the ideal location for new emerging industries. Dr. Nandi Ndaitwah delivered the keynote address at the official opening of the Global African Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek, Namibia. The summit attracted about a thousand global leaders and industry players. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia has what it takes for hydrogen […]
Namibia needs to embrace technology that can predict and detect climate and environmental changes, track species movements, and predict the impacts of human activity on marine life. The University of Namibia’s Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Development, Professor Cristina Stefan, said such smart sensors will also help transform the way the marine ecosystem is managed. […]
