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 )
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Dienda against resignations for elections
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HAN sees no colour … ‘ready to unlock new horizons’
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Nandi-Ndaitwah preaches open trade
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Lifted FMD restrictions bring relief
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22 auctioned jumbos for export
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Katima Mulilo one-stop border post gains traction
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NSFAF faces mass exodus … fund must lose parastatal status by December 2023
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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.