Namibians who hail from the two Kavango regions, but reside in other parts of the country, have been urged to invest in their regions of origin, thereby alleviating hunger and poverty. The call was made by a group living in the Erongo Region as they paid tribute to the people who died in a suspected […]
In the Kavango East Region, 160 young people are participating in a one-week business training programme held at the Frans Dimbare Youth Skills Training Centre in the Mukwe Constituency. The training serves as a crucial stepping stone in the ongoing efforts to combat high youth unemployment. The Kavango East Regional Council has organised a business […]
A suspect in the violent robbery at the Otjomuise Shopping Centre in May has been arrested in the Omusati Region. Andreas Shaanika, who is believed to have been part of the robbery, appeared at a northern magistrate’s court. The police reported in May that five men allegedly followed the victim, who had just withdrawn N$50,000.00 […]
The India-Namibia Centre of Excellence in Information and Technology has been inaugurated at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). The centre aims to uphold the highest standards of education by fostering research and engaging with the community. The centre is Namibia’s response to the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and aligns with the Harambee […]
Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Minister Dr. Albert Kawana has provided clarity on the recent recruitment of police cadets, saying Namibians from across the board were represented. Dr. Kawana says despite many quarters viewing the recruitment process as having been on tribal lines, each region was accommodated under the principles of the Namibian House […]
NamPower has issued a statement clarifying why it defied a Cabinet directive instructing the power utility not to forge ahead with the power cuts it executed on Monday. NamPower Managing Director Simson Haulofu confirmed that the company received the communication on the Cabinet Directive from the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, which directed it […]
South Africa’s Deputy Director-General for Trade and Investment has emphasised that the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement provides a significant opportunity for Africa through the promotion of intra-Africa trade and enables governments to make crucial decisions to support businesses. Lerato Mataboge says embracing the AfCFTA will not only enhance regional economic cooperation but […]
Namibia and South Africa have been urged to boost trade and investment and foster stronger business partnerships to address economic challenges and alleviate poverty in both countries. Namibia and South Africa have a longstanding history of trading relations, primarily due to their economic integration and geographical proximity. During the period from 2015 to 2017, South […]
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has clarified its position on financing mining exploration activities, stating that it does not provide funding for such business activities. DBN has faced criticism for allegedly discouraging certain Namibians, particularly small-scale miners, who are interested in acquiring EPLs in the mining sector. The President of the Emerging Mining Association […]
The lack of investigating officers hinders effective investigation at the Anti-Corruption Commission. There are currently 36 ACC investigating officers. Advocate Erna van Der Merwe, the Deputy Director General of the Anti-Corruption Commission, says insufficient funding also poses another obstacle to the commission’s operations. During the annual anti-corruption media conference held in Swakopmund, the commission also […]
