The Minister of International Relations and Trade has expressed appreciation to the European Union for the consistent and tangible support it has extended to Namibia’s key programmes over the years. Selma Ashipala-Musavyi said this at a Namibia-EU Partnership Dialogue held in Windhoek on Monday. The Namibia-EU relationship was officially forged upon Namibia’s independence in 1990. […]
The Namibian government kicked off its stakeholder consultations on the draft National Upstream Petroleum Policy in Luderitz, marking the start of a host of such engagements nationwide, aimed at shaping the future of the oil and gas sector. The Upstream Petroleum Unit, under the Office of the President and led by Deputy Head Carlo McLeod, […]
Scientific evidence should be the key factor in determining the commencement of the proposed Uranium One project at Leonardville rather than conflicting opinions. Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources chairperson Tobie Aupindi made this call during a visit to the Omaheke Region. Speaking at Farm Tripoli near Leonardville, Dr. Aupindi asserted that following a comprehensive […]
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security, James Uerikua, said the committee had a successful week-long working visit to the Zambezi Region. While there, the committee conducted training on protocol and articulated a focus on the behaviour of the Members of Parliament as well as security issues. The Parliamentary […]
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) will begin large-scale deregistration of inactive businesses tomorrow. The Acting Chief Executive of BIPA, Aina Kaundu, said they will deregister 1,000 business entities currently on the inactive list. Speaking at a Windhoek announcement today, she said this will be an ongoing monthly process. The deregistration targets companies that […]
Employees of Windhoek-based Andre Messika Diamonds exemplify a strong sense of belonging within their workplace. The company has proactively responded to the national call to employ persons with disabilities, many of whom are also shareholders. Founded in 2007, Andre Messika Diamonds employs seventy-one individuals, 90% of whom are Namibian. Notably, 70% of the workforce comprises […]
Fuel smuggling leads to significant government revenue losses because it bypasses official channels, evading taxes and levies. Namibia’s National Energy Fund has, in the past five years, lost N$300 million in revenue due to fuel smuggling. This came to light during a discussion organised by the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy at the Ongwediva […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has requested that the leadership in the Kavango East Region assist in bringing ICT development closer to the people. The request was made at an engagement, where various stakeholders got together to talk about mobile network connectivity in the region, the availability and coverage of TV […]
The Mayor of Otjiwarongo, Gotlieb Shivute, has stressed the importance of development, asserting that the municipality is undertaking several key projects to effectively deliver essential services to the community. Shivute, who was speaking at the commissioning of the electrification project in the Ombili informal settlement, said the council entered into an agreement with the Development […]
Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete is pleased with the transformation of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF), which he witnessed from the infancy stage. Ithete said the organisers have made commendable strides in ensuring that the fair remains an exhibition ground for small, medium, and large businesses. “Trade fairs are drivers of industrialisation and transformation; […]
