Namibia and China are looking to improve the way goods move between the two countries. The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) and the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to boost cooperation in customs operations. The signing marks a significant step in deepening trade and customs […]
Experienced small stock breeders have been encouraged to share their knowledge with the youth to foster growth in the livestock sector and create employment opportunities. This message was conveyed during the opening of the 8th edition of the Reho Expo. Since its inception in 2017 with just five exhibitors, the Reho Expo has expanded significantly, providing […]
The Business Summit Namibia is vital to foster a conducive environment for investment, growth and diversification that will ultimately help the country develop a sustainable economy. The Business Summit Namibia has officially been launched as a collaborative effort between the City of Windhoek and First National Bank Namibia. This is a step in advancing economic […]
The good news for motorists using the road between Rehoboth and Windhoek is that the Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, today officially put into use the newly constructed detour road around the bridge, which collapsed last month. Rain damaged the decades-old bridge, necessitating the rapid construction of the two-way detour road. The detour […]
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has officially sworn in field workers for the upcoming Namibia Household Income and Expenditure Survey (NHIES), which is set to begin on April 28, 2025, and will continue until April 22, 2026. This year-long survey will encompass all 14 regions of the country. The NHIES aims to gather essential data […]
The Namibia International Energy Conference kicked off today in the capital. The event, attended by industry pioneers, policy makers, investors and various stakeholders, serves as a platform for discussions and strategic conversations across the energy value sector. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, in her speech delivered by the Prime Minister, Elijah Ngurare, said the energy sector plays […]
Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete officially launched the construction of the Vigour Bio-technology Production Facility, which will produce high-value seal and nut oil rich in Omega-3 at Henties Bay. The facility will provide skilled and semi-skilled jobs, support local SMEs, and work closely with vocational institutions to train youth and women in biotechnology and marine […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has reiterated the government’s efforts to provide access to ICT services in rural areas. Theofelus stated that the government and its stakeholders have been working to make ICT services accessible in remote areas. She was speaking at a regional stakeholders engagement in the Oshikoto Region. “As […]
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Namibia has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. This was announced by the central bank’s governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, following the committee’s second bi-monthly meeting of the year, held to decide on the appropriate monetary policy stance for the next two months. Governor !Gawaxab highlighted […]
Residents of Zambezi Region have been urged to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy. During the roadshow at Katima Mulilo, residents questioned how they can gain from the green hydrogen project. Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s Senior Economic Development Manager, Johaness Shipepe, assured residents that they will gain from the project, including job […]
