President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for trust in business negotiations between the USA and the African continent from the outset. She emphasised that prolonged negotiation periods and a lack of tangible benefits for identified communities lead to distrust. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed a panel discussion themed ‘Advancing U.S.-Africa Energy Partnerships: From Dialogue to Delivery’ at the […]
Climate change advocates on the continent have sounded urgent warnings on the continent’s deepening climate crisis, calling for immediate action to strengthen resilience and protect vulnerable communities. Speaking on behalf of the African Union Commission, Moses Vilakati told delegates at the Joint Forum of Intra-ACP Climate Services and Related Applications and Space for Early Warning […]
The just-concluded 3rd Commonwealth Trade Ministers meeting has called for support and strengthening of SMEs and MSMEs for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries within the Commonwealth. The meeting recognised the pivotal role played by these sectors in building the Commonwealth’s resilient economies. It also noted the need to deepen intra-Commonwealth trade […]
The European Commission has added Namibia to the EU’s Updated List of High-Risk Jurisdictions for Financial Crime Monitoring. The Commission’s decision is said to be a direct consequence of the Financial Action Task Force’s deliberations and decision at last year’s Plenary Meeting, which resulted in Namibia’s inclusion on the FATF “grey list” due to identified […]
Commonwealth nations can unlock about N$22.3 trillion in additional trade through the adoption of electronic transferable records and comprehensive legal reform. This was revealed by MICT’s Executive Director, Audrin Mathe, while providing insight on the discussion of paperless trade at the Commonwealth Business Summit. Electronic Transferable Records is the process of creating, storing and sending […]
Commonwealth governments, businesses, academia and civil society have been urged to work together and remove trade barriers, improve market access and for all members to move together. The call was made by speakers at the 23rd Dr. Theo-Ben Gurirab Public Lecture in Windhoek. The Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Botchwey, encouraged the Commonwealth nations […]
The Namibian government has reaffirmed its commitment to the green industrialisation agenda to fuel economic drive, including the development of green hydrogen. The affirmation was provided by the Director-General of the National Planning Commission, Kaire Mbuende, following a courtesy meeting with the management of CMB.Tech, led by Chief Executive Officer Alexander Saverys at State House. […]
The inaugural Commonwealth Business Summit is expected to commence tomorrow in Windhoek. It will be held on the margins of the Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting. The event brings together business leaders, policymakers and trade experts from across the Commonwealth countries to explore investment opportunities, digital transformation and strengthen the supply chain. The summit aims to […]
The Roads Authority (RA) Chief Executive Officer says he is satisfied with the progress made in phase one of the road rehabilitation and resurfacing project in Otjiwarongo. Dr. Conrad Lutombi conducted an assessment of the various road sites where they are assisting the Otjiwarongo Municipality. Under phase one of the road upgrades around town, the […]
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi flagged government garage operations as an example of poor public service. Nekundi wants the government garage policy overhauled. Minister Veikko Nekundi addressed senior staff members attending a five-year strategic plan development workshop at Swakopmund. “Body overhaul at the government garage is the only option. I see no other way […]
