Namibia is well-positioned to capitalise on the European Union’s regulatory frameworks to boost its global economic standing, particularly through initiatives such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, and the EU Deforestation Regulation. The two-day Namibia-EU Trade and Sustainability Conference will serve as a key platform for discussing the […]
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) launched two new electronic systems, meant to enhance its customs processes and trade transparency. The Advance Ruling System and Electronic Tariff Solution, both launched in Windhoek, would also position Namibia as an emerging force in customs modernisation, trade facilitation, and ensuring compliance in an increasingly digital world. The Advance Ruling […]
Frustrated by ongoing service shortages, residents of Groot |Aub have once again petitioned the City of Windhoek. They demand immediate action to address service delivery, such as electricity. According to the Windhoek Rural Councillor, Piet Adams, a lack of basic utilities is exacerbating poverty and inequality in the area. The petition calls for the restoration […]
The Daures Agricultural Show and SME Expo opened its doors to the public, with an emphasis on the need to develop rural areas. The maiden Daures Agricultural Show and SME Expo is underway at Okombahe Settlement, 60 kilometres from Omaruru. The event, organised by the Erongo Regional Council, is aimed at creating a networking and […]
There is a need for concerted efforts to address the threat of water scarcity in the country. It is for this reason that stakeholders are attending a National Scientific, Cultural, and Creative Forum on the Future of Water to develop solutions. Namibia has experienced drought for three consecutive years, and the water shortage is at […]
The Oshakati Town Council has upgraded the Uukwangula Settlement to a township after acquiring the settlement from the Oshana Regional Council. The township will now benefit from all municipal services. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Oshana Governor Elia Irimari said the transition signifies more than an administrative change, reflecting a focus on essential services expanded […]
Members of the Namibian Parliament spent the week participating in the World Parliamentary Forum against Fascism and Neo-Fascism. The Forum took place in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. The National Council delegation at the Forum consisted of Swapo Party MPs Johannes Karondo and Rocco Nguvauva, as well as Helaria Mukapuli, a Swapo Party MP in […]
Swapo Party MP Richard Gaoseb has presented the National Council Standing Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources’ report, based on its investigations into the status of Namibia’s marine and inland fishing resources. Namibia has abundant natural resources, including a rich marine eco-system as well as solar and wind energy. These have attracted a lot […]
As part of its efforts to coordinate agricultural investment in the county, the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform launched the Strategy for the Transformation of the Agri-Food Sector in Windhoek. Among the strategy’s objectives are for government to commit itself to the Malabo Declaration of allocating 10 percent of it’s annual national budget […]
Namibia’s Major General Anne-Marie Nainda lost her bid for the Interpol Vice President for Africa position at the 92nd Interpol General Assembly, which ended today in Glasgow. She was competing against Morocco and Benin, with Morocco taking the position. The General Assembly saw police chiefs from 178 countries fill nine Executive Committee vacancies. Despite the […]
