President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has encouraged exhibitors and entrepreneurs to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair to grow their businesses and expand their market reach. The President also praised the organisers of the trade fair for their efforts to promote economic growth and development in the region. The 24th Ongwediva […]

Forty Micro-, Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) are receiving a four-month mentorship and training programme under the guardianship of Standard Bank Namibia and Namibia Investment and Financial Academy.   The training aims to empower them from both the formal and informal sectors, ensuring inclusivity and a focus on achieving 50% female and youth participation.   […]

The cabinet has taken two key decisions during its 18th decision-making meeting.  Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Minister Emma Theofelus says one of the two is the hosting of the Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units plenary meeting in Namibia in July 2027.  Theofelus added that the Cabinet granted approval to the Financial Intelligence Centre […]

ICT infrastructure and equipment provider Powercom this afternoon commissioned a total of 25 network towers: two in Omusati, four in Erongo, seven in |Khomas, two in Otjozondjupa, two each in Kavango East and West, one in  ||Kharas, one in Oshana, one in Oshikoto, and three in the Zambezi Region. The towers were built at a […]

The Confederation of Namibian Fishing Associations (CNFA) fears job losses in the industry because of the newly introduced bycatch limits. The Chairperson, Matti Amukwa, highlighted the concern at a recent event at Walvis Bay. Amukwa’s concern comes after the government’s recent decision to reduce the bycatch limit from 5% to 2%. He said it is […]

It is time to move beyond conversation into action. These were the words of Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudencia Krohne during the Climate Disaster Risk Reduction Management workshop organised by the International University of Management in the capital. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change suggests that climate change is human-induced and affects […]

Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb said Otavi should be developed along the main B1 road. The governor was addressing the Otavi Community Development Committee as part of his three-day visit to the town. ||Khamuseb said with fertile soil and abundant water, there is potential for Otavi to become the breadbasket of the country.  The Namibia University […]

Fish consumption patterns in Namibia have increased over the years, especially in the northern regions. In the drive to promote fish consumption, the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) will hold the 13th National Fish Consumption Day in September at Rundu to encourage local consumption. NFCPT Chairperson, Suzan Ndjaleka, said, “According to the UNAM 2023 […]

The National Planning Commission (NPC) convened its first meeting with newly appointed commissioners, who will guide the government on national development and economic planning.  Director General Kaire Mbuende addressed the commissioners, who began their three-year term on the 1st of August. Mbuende stressed the importance of aligning the commission’s work with the objectives of NDP6, […]

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from the 45th SADC Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Governments in Madagascar. The Summit addressed critical issues, notably the recent US tariff challenges impacting the region. Press Secretary Jonas Mbambo described the 45th SADC Ordinary Summit as both successful and fruitful.  He noted that President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah delivered […]