Popular beverages will now be packaged and branded locally, following the unveiling of a N$337 million wine packaging line by Namibia Breweries Limited. President Nangolo Mbumba unveiled the new facility at the NBL’s headquarters in Windhoek. The new wine packaging line expands NBL’s capacity to produce and package beverages, including fan favourites Hunters Gold, Savanna, […]
The chairperson and directors of public enterprise boards have been urged to shift their mindsets and effectively implement long-term strategies that prioritize the overall well-being of the institutions they serve. Speaking at the Public Enterprises Board Chairpersons’ Forum masterclass, Professor Mervyn King stressed the importance of Namibia setting standards for sustainability. Professor King also raised […]
The port of Walvis Bay is expected to receive an extra 65 cruise liners during the period of November to January 2027. This was brought to light by Erongo Governor Neville Andre during the State of the Region Address at Swakopmund. Andre says the tourism sector has recorded an increase of 76 percent in the […]
Bilateral trade between Namibia and Brazil has declined, highlighting the urgent need to boost trade and investment activity. Over the past five years, Namibia’s exports to Brazil have decreased by 11% annually. In 2022, Namibia exported N$336,000 in goods to Brazil, including refined petroleum, poultry meat, and precious stones. Brazil, on the other hand, exported […]
Financial crimes pose a significant threat, not only undermining a country’s financial systems and economy but also paving the way for other serious criminal activities, including terrorism financing, drug trafficking, and corruption. In light of these concerns, speakers at the opening of the Judicial Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering and Asset Recovery in Windhoek yesterday emphasized […]
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has allocated more than N$17 million to electricity projects in the Zambezi Region for this financial year. This was revealed by the Minister, Tom Alweendo, during a meeting with the Zambezi Regional Council leadership at Katima Mulilo. Alweendo says Zambezi, like some of the regions, is lagging behind in […]
Walvis Bay continues to position itself to become the transit hub for southern Africa. The town has seen unprecedented developments in the handling of more traffic, cargo, and heavy industrial business with its new container terminal and the development of the SADC Gateway Port. The existing road network is said to have become old and […]
The port of Walvis Bay is expected to receive an additional 65 cruise liners from November to January 2027. This was revealed by Erongo Governor Neville Andre during the State of the Region Address at Swakopmund. Andre said the tourism sector has recorded an increase of 76% in the first quarter of the year. This, […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has underscored the government’s commitment to achieving universal digital connectivity. Addressing the community of Aussenkehr Settlement, Theofelus highlighted the strides made in expanding network infrastructure and digital services. “We are now in the process of expanding network connectivity, like I said yesterday, I was in Keetmanshoop […]
A significant road improvement project is underway along Eneas Peter Nanyemba Street in Windhoek. This ambitious project, constructed for N$381 million, aims to transform the current road into a dual carriageway, stretching over a distance of 6.1 kilometres. The project, which is financed by Ongos Valley Development with support from the Road Fund Administration and […]
