Among the exported goods from Namibia, rough diamonds valued at over N$1.5 billion (US$106 million) left the country for Belgium during 2020, with polished diamonds accounting for approximately N$80 million (US$5.4 million).
Author: Albertina Nakale (Albertina Nakale )
Dienda against resignations for elections
Lawmaker Elma Dienda wants parliament to change the rule that forces civil servants, members of the National Council and regional and local councillors to resign while standing for National Assembly elections.
HAN sees no colour … ‘ready to unlock new horizons’
As allegations of racism and discrimination refuse to settle in the tourism industry, the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN)’s executive has distanced itself from such claims, saying they do not discuss issues based on race or colour.
Nandi-Ndaitwah preaches open trade
Namibia’s minister of international relations this week led a business delegation to Angola in an effort to accelerate and strengthen commercial ties after mutual borders swung open last week.
Oshakati scrambles to prevent flooding… implements stormwater drainage system
Oshakati Town Council has started with the implementation of stormwater drainage system around the local authority, which is prone to seasonal floods.
Lifted FMD restrictions bring relief
Following months of uncertainty and hardship endured by farmers, the government’s decision to lift restrictions has been welcomed following successful control and containment of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak, which was detected in the Zambezi region in May 2021.
22 auctioned jumbos for export
The environment ministry has confirmed 37 elephants have already been captured, including 22 earmarked for export to a destination to be announced at the end of the tender process.
Katima Mulilo one-stop border post gains traction
With the Zambezi region seen as a “Gateway to SADC” in unlocking the economic potential of the area, Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu has joined other voices for the Katima Mulilo Border Post to be upgraded to a One-Stop Border Post (OSBP).
NSFAF faces mass exodus … fund must lose parastatal status by December 2023
As plans by the government draw closer to dissolve the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund, top executives are tendering their resignations - citing uncertainty.
Nandi-Ndaitwah uka etelela sikwata kuliba Angola
Mwakubata kuankufisa ni kutiiseza silikani salipisinisi mwahala Namibia ni Angola, likwambuyu walitaba zakwanda naha Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah cwanuñu uka etelela sikwata sabalipisinisi kuya mwanaha Angola kuyobata puluko yalipisinisi.