A number of United States-based companies have expressed interest in attending the ”Invest in Namibia” conference scheduled for November. President Hage Geingob says judging from the successful meetings his delegation had with US counterparts, there is a potential to increase two-way trade between the two countries.

Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta has reacted to the recent issuing of an Environmental Clearance Certificate for phosphate mining exploration. Shifeta says the mining activities will take place under strict environmental monitoring to assess the damage.

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has pledged to redouble his efforts to rescue the remaining girls still being held. Twenty one Chibok girls were released by Boko Haram last week.

Some Namibians are not happy with the issuing of an Environmental Clearance Certificate. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism on Tuesday approved plans by Namibia Marine Phosphate to proceed with such plans.

The Meat Corporation of Namibia has warned cattle producers of a significant drop in meat prices. In its latest industry newsletter, the corporation notes that due to the situation at the Okapuka Feedlot outside Windhoek, it cautions producers of a significant price drop over the next two weeks. It says should the feedlot remain closed […]

The University of Namibia’s students who have not settled their debts could breathe a sigh of relief. Examinations at the institution commence on Thursday.

The world’s population is in the grip of non-communicable diseases linked to the consumption of much sugar. The World Health Organization (WHO) has now issued a new guideline seeking for a commitment to increase tax on sugary drinks and a less than 10% daily sugar intake.

Namibia has received a 300 million dollar grant from the Green Climate Fund. This follows proposals by the Environmental Investment Fund to get funding for sustainable development and mitigate the impact of climate change in Namibia.

The University of Namibia’s Governing Council will convene a meeting on Wednesday as the debate around access to education and exclusion heats up. Council is expected to discuss a submission made to UNAM management by the Student Representative Council, to ensure that all students are able to sit for exams.

Indoor residual spraying programme against malaria has started at Ongwediva. The programme is in response to the call by the Ministry of Health and Social Services to local authorities to join hands in the elimination of malaria.