Auto Shanghai, officially known as the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, is a premier biennial automotive trade show held in Shanghai, China. It underscores China’s pivotal role in the global automotive industry, highlighting advancements in smart mobility and sustainable automotive solutions. This year’s theme is ‘Embracing Innovation, Empowering the Future’. The exhibition attracted over one-million...
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has added a new derivative in the Amarok model line-up. The Amarok Life 2.0 TDI with 125kW is now available with 4×2 drivetrain mated to 6-speed automatic transmission. The new Amarok Life 2.0 TDI 125kW 4×2 comes well-equipped with a range of practical and premium features, which includes 17-inch Combra alloy wheels. ...
Namibia Wildlife Protection (NWP), a wholly-owned Namibian company providing anti-poaching security solutions to private individuals and businesses, depends on the reliability and dependability of their JAC T9 Super Lux double cab. Working in conjunction with NWP’s thermal drone flights and regular foot patrols, the company utilises the JAC T9 to cover large tracts of private...
BRUSSELS – Nearly half-a-decade in the making, a landmark set of new European Union (EU) environmental and human rights’ rules for businesses may be dead in the water as Brussels faces pressure to put economic growth first. French president Emmanuel Macron this week joined German leader Friedrich Merz in urging the EU to ditch corporate...
I recently had the pleasure of participating in the awards’ ceremony at the Namibian University of Science and Technology (Nust) at their Faculty of Computing and Informatics. The dedication, resilience and aspirations of the outstanding students within the Faculty of Computing and Informatics were celebrated. We often forget how much effort goes into excelling in...
Pricilla Mukokobi Isai Sipunga What began as a humble experiment in a home garage has grown into an award-winning agribusiness venture, capturing the imagination of many Namibians. Elizabeth Kambode, founder of LizWISE Investment, was awarded N$400 000 in funding after her mahangu pasta product caught the eye of judges at the Development Bank of Namibia’s...
BEIJING – Beijing yesterday condemned new United States warnings on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) chips by Chinese tech giant Huawei, vowing it would take steps against “bullying” efforts to restrict access to high-tech semiconductors and supply chains. Washington has sought in recent years to curb exports of state-of-the-art chips to China, concerned that...
In a landmark step toward enhancing national water security and resilience, government, the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) and the German Development Bank (KfW) on Tuesday signed a N$1.5 billion (EUR75 million) concessional loan agreement to fund the second phase of the Namibia Water Sector Support Programme (WSSP II). The agreement was officially signed by finance...
KATIMA MULILO – A renewed crackdown on poaching in the Zambezi region is yielding results. Wildlife crime in the area is now under control, the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) has confirmed. The assurance follows the recent arrest of a suspect at the Katima Mulilo checkpoint, who was found in possession of lion bones...
Namibia and Tanzania have agreed to work more closely on trade, farming and job-creation while also honouring their shared history from the fight for independence. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with president Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday in Tanzania to discuss how the two countries can move from strong political friendships to stronger economic cooperation. These details...