A recent report on the drought situation reveals that approximately 1.4 million people, accounting for 48 percent of the total population, are expected to face food insecurity. Out of this number, only around 341,000 households are currently receiving food assistance through the nationwide drought relief programme. Out of the 341,855 households benefiting from the food […]
The Namibian government’s annual budget for housing is expected to rise between 2023 and 2028, from N$750 million to N$6.5 billion. This is contained in the National Housing Policy and the Implementation Action Plan that was launched by the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, in Windhoek. The policy emphasises the attainment […]
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has vowed to continue conducting due diligence on the applications for new exclusive prospecting licenses (EPLs) and the mining work programme. Minister Tom Alweendo says this process would ensure that actual exploration takes place and avoid delays in the discovery of minerals. Currently, the Minerals Act requires EPL holders […]
The Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute and Cleanergy Solutions Namibia have joined forces to boost local human resources. UNAM Vice Chancellor Professor Kenneth Matengu says the focus is on developing skills at the PhD, Masters, and TVET levels in the green hydrogen sector. UNAM Vice Chancellor Kenneth Matengu was one of the speakers during a […]
The NCCI’s Business Symposium is underway at the Logos Ship in Walvis Bay. The all-day-long symposium is being held under the theme of Championing Namibia’s Local Content for Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainable Economic Growth and seeks to harness insights needed to help the country steer strategic development agendas. In her opening remarks, the CEO of […]
The Minister of Industrialization and Trade, Lucia Ipumbu, has unveiled the ministry’s Customer Service Charter. Ipumbu says the initiative demonstrates the Ministry’s commitment to excellence, transparency, and accountability. The Customer Service Charter outlines the standards of service that the public can expect, from responsiveness to inquiries and complaints to integrity in interactions. The document, Ipumbu […]
The governments of Namibia and Botswana are determined to increase trade using the Walvis Bay harbour and surrounding infrastructure. President Nangolo Mbumba and his Batswana counterpart, Mokgweetsi Masisi, visited the Walvis Bay harbour this week. Deliberate efforts to increase bilateral trade are ongoing, including the long-term lease of the Botswana Dry Port within the harbour. […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised the use of suitable technology for developmental solutions during her address at the CEO forum in Windhoek. She cautioned that the technology transition should not compromise employment opportunities. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah urged parastatals to implement reforms that support the economy by adopting appropriate technology, emphasising that technology should be purposeful rather […]
Official talks between Namibia and Botswana, led by President Nangolo Mbumba and visiting President Mokgweetsi Masisi, concluded in Swakopmund this afternoon with a sense that the engagement led to the further strengthening of ties between the two neighbouring countries. President Mbumba remembered Botswana and President Masisi’s solidarity and support during the passing of the late […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that Namibia does not lack money but rather has an issue with mishandling it. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was addressing the Public Enterprises CEOs Forum, urged public enterprises to diligently pursue their missions to avoid past failures. “There is no shortage of money in this country; the problem is how we […]
