The Road Fund Administration (RFA) and the Erongo Regional Council have constructed a one-kilometre tarred road for N$1.5 million at Okombahe settlement. Erongo Governor Neville Andre inaugurated the first-ever tarred road at the settlement. Residents expressed mixed feelings, with some saying the road is beneficial while others believe the money should have been spent on […]
The Electricity Control Board’s (ECB) decision to prohibit local authorities from blocking prepaid electricity meters over unpaid municipal services is now being challenged in court. This legal action follows the regulator’s stance that such practices violate provisions of the Electricity Act and related regulations. The ECB had previously stated that local authorities’ actions to block […]
The European Union has donated N$3.8 million for drought relief, which will assist around 140,000 Namibians with essential resources such as food, clean water, and financial assistance. This is in response to the State of Emergency declared by President Nangolo Mbumba in May this year. Over the past decade, Namibia has been facing the most […]
20 political parties have signed the Code of Conduct for Political Parties and Political Organisations in Windhoek today. The Congress of Democrats is the only party that did not sign, and it will be granted another opportunity to sign the code of conduct as they are participants in the upcoming elections. Speaking on the occasion, […]
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 […]
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 to boost and back up micro, small, and medium enterprises in the country to create jobs and empower young people. The Deputy Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service said this during a public discussion on Bridging the Gap in Government Funding Solutions for Startups. The discussion aimed at addressing critical […]
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) took a decision to advertise a Sandwich Harbour tourism management concession in a competitive tender to address a number of challenges in the area. However, some tour operators are against the concession, saying they do not know what it seeks to address, other than […]
The Namibia Grape Company (NGC) and its South African-based partner Capespan have officially renewed their partnership, signing a contract that extends their collaboration for an additional 20 years. Ownership of the joint venture is divided, with a 51% stake held by NGC and Capespan owning the remaining 49%. With an N$136 million loan from Standard […]
Namibia has assured passenger cruise liners of a smooth entry process through the Walvis Bay Harbour this season. The Ministry of Home Affairs Executive Director, Etienne Maritz, said staff members will be deployed from other regions to maintain high standards at the entry point. The passenger cruise liner season begins in November, and runs until […]
