During her address at the ICT Summit in Windhoek, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, underscored the importance of embracing technological advancements while fostering resilience in an era marked by rapid digital change. Theofelus hailed the summit as a significant milestone in the ongoing effort to shape Namibia’s future in an increasingly […]
The Outapi Town Council, in conjunction with the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, has invested over N$11 million in infrastructure development and upgrades. This investment aims to improve services for residents and visitors. The infrastructure includes water and sewer supply, electricity infrastructure, road development, sanitation facilities, and effective waste management. These improvements are crucial […]
The 7th African Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and awards summit in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, highlighted key actions needed to improve the tourism industry in Africa. Participants agreed that market, product, people, accessibility, and business support are crucial elements for driving the tourism industry. Lee-Anne Back, a member of the African Tourism Forum Management, stated that […]
Rundu Mayor Gabriel Kanyanga envisions the second most populated town in Namibia as a thriving hub for entrepreneurship and investment. Kanyanga expressed this vision during the second Mayoral Business Forum, which is typically held ahead of the Rundu Annual Trade Fair in October. The mayoral business forum brings together various businesses and stakeholders to foster […]
One of Namibia’s nominees at the African Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards, Rosalia Haufiku, became the first runner-up in the Youth Innovation category. Haufiku is one of the two Namibians nominated for awards by the African Leadership Forum and Awards Committee. The excited Haufiku encouraged fellow youth and students to always take up challenges, as […]
China has approved Namibia’s export of mutton and dried fruits. This was confirmed by President Nangolo Mbumba at his arrival from Beijing, China, today. President Mbumba led the Namibian delegation to the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit and held bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening ties between Namibia and China. The President described the approval […]
Namibia has secured a significant funding package of 8.8 million euros to bolster its green industrialisation efforts, as announced by Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe during the closing of the Global Green Hydrogen Summit in Windhoek. The funding breakdown includes 3 million euros from the Dutch government, approximately 1.25 million euros from the EU Commission, […]
Okakarara Constituency Councillor Ramana Mutjavikua has called on the government to promote irrigation funding as a long term solution to drought resilience. Mutjavikua was speaking at the 16th edition of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair. Local and international exhibitors made sure to grab the opportunity to showcase their products and services. However, due to the […]
The latest Informal Cross-Border Trade Survey from November 2023 reveals a significant trade surplus of N$7.9 million, with exports totaling N$9 million and imports at N$1.2 million. The exchange of goods across four Namibian border posts, outside formal trade channels, plays a pivotal but often overlooked role in the country’s economy, according to Alex Shimuafeni, […]
The 7th African Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards Summit underway in Botswana’s capital, Gaborone, which focused on tourism development across Africa, noted key actions to be taken and implemented because they have the potential to improve the tourism industry on the continent. The market, product, people, accessibility, and business support were agreed upon by participants […]
