The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has announced that electricity tariffs for the 2024–2025 period will remain unchanged until June 2025. This decision comes as part of the government’s subsidy programme aimed at lessening the financial impact on consumers. ECB CEO Robert Kahimise says that while maintaining current rates, the government intends to provide stability and […]
Namibia and Ghana have agreed to upgrade their Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation to a bi-national commission. This move will further strengthen the relations between the two countries. Senior officials are currently meeting for the 5th session of the Namibia-Ghana Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation in Swakopmund. Both countries emphasise their excellent bilateral relations. Penda […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was recognised for her outstanding inter-generational leadership at the 2024 Nala Feminist (Nalafem) Summit. The summit aims to promote innovation in digital access and education for girls and women, while also honoring the exceptional leadership of African women. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah sees the Feminist Summit as a journey to transform Africa into […]
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) fundraising dinner raised N$1.3 million. The 23rd edition will attract both local and international businesses and corporations. Mobile Telecommunications Company has become the official sponsor of the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, pumping in N$350,000. Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) pledged radio and television airtime worth N$400,000, while Standard Bank Namibia […]
Local businesses are urged to employ aggressive advertising strategies for their products and services in order to reach a wider market. President Nangolo Mbumba emphasised this following visits to popular locations in Katutura. President Mbumba, accompanied by Cabinet ministers and the management of the City of Windhoek, toured the industrial stalls in Wanaheda. The Wanaheda […]
Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) play a vital role in an economy, particularly in providing necessary goods, services, and employment opportunities for citizens. On MSME Day, Danny Meyer, Director of SMEs Compete, addressed the importance of government officials being more supportive of the SME sector. Meyer emphasizes that these smaller businesses are crucial for […]
If all goes according to plan, fresh desalinated water will be available from the desalination plant in the Erongo Region by 2027. This announcement was made by Carl Schlettwein, the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, during his address at a Land Development Conference in Henties Bay. The government, through Namwater, aims to establish […]
The world’s largest floating book fair, Logos Hope, is ready to host thousands of visitors as she docks at Walvis Bay harbor this afternoon for a three-week visit. Erongo Governor Neville Andre and the Logos Hope advance preparation team held a media conference to announce the vessel’s program. The floating book fair will only be […]
Namibia has been warned against the inherent risks associated with developments in the oil and gas sector and the emergence of the green hydrogen sector and to remain vigilant. The risks associated with the emerging opportunities, among others, are illicit financial flows, money laundering, corruption, and terrorism financing. The Governor of the Bank of Namibia, […]
Almost 70 percent of the Namibian population depends on biodiversity and natural resources to earn a living. Through the GIZ Biodiversity Economy Project, GIZ has been at the forefront of biodiversity protection by supporting campsites that are developed in an environmentally friendly way. GIZ aims to develop a biodiversity economy in selected areas and promote […]
