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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) of Namibia cannot currently take any action against local authorities who block pre-paid electricity meters for arrears of non-electrical services. Although this practice is against the law, it is being challenged in court by local authorities drowning in debt, and the practice continues unabated. It is estimated that NamPower, the...
SWAKOPMUND – Mahindra single- cab bakkies are becoming increasingly popular at the Namibian coastline, particularly where heavy industry and mining companies operate. These sturdy and reliable workhorses are preferred in both single and double-cab configurations for these labour-intensive industries, where reliability is not an option, but a necessity. Speaking to Woema at M&Z Motors Swakopmund,...
The Economic Policy Research Association (EPRA) has expressed dismay with the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) for the omission of domestic unemployment figures from the latest census results. In a statement issued yesterday, the EPRA stated that since 2018, the NSA has failed to conduct a labour force survey, leaving a significant gap in the understanding...
The Development Bank of Namibia’s 2023/24 annual report shows the institution facilitated the creation of 3 525 jobs through various projects, with a substantial focus on supporting small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The report, launched last Thursday, shows DBN supported 74 SME projects with funding of N$95.9 million. Meanwhile, the bank’s ambitious 2024-2029 Integrated Strategic...
Through Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS), indigenous people and local communities can secure fair monetary compensation from business partners, utilising valuable resources like marula oil, mangetti, devil’s claw, and many others. This was the message from Verna Sinimbo, industrialisation and trade deputy minister who emphasised that Africa, and Namibia in particular, is a land of...
When visiting the Mahindra showroom in Windhoek this week to take a look at the much-awaited Crossover Utility Vehicle (XUV) 3XO model, Woema was flabbergasted when it walked right past the new vehicle without even recognising it. That is because the XUV, a sports utility crossover vehicle, arrived in Namibia last Friday, and does not...
• drought relief prolonged to June 2025 • tax amnesty extended Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi finally tabled the Appropriation Amendment Bill yesterday, against the background of persistent and devastating droughts. As such, the mid-term budget provides for additional spending of N$3.6 billion. Additional expenditure requests of N$8.3 billion were received for consideration. When tabling the main...
Namibian beef exports to China have experienced significant growth, hitting the N$60 million per annum mark. This is according to the latest data shared by the trade ministry. It underscores the deepening trade relationship between Namibia and China. “Namibian beef exports increased to over N$59.92 million in 2023, up from N$50.02 million in 2022. This...
Uncertainty reigned once more in the National Assembly as no quorum could be established for the tabling of the mid-term budget yesterday. National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi described the situation as “unbearable” two days in a row. The Speaker also expressed disappointment over the general conduct of parliamentarians, which often results in sessions starting late,...
Instead of a Black Friday, Chery Namibia has kicked off with Black November, and it has started early. This means savings up to N$50 000 on the majestic Chery compact SUVs that continue with an impressive resurgence in the domestic vehicle market. Speaking to Woema, Vincent van Rooyen, sales manager Chery Namibia, said Black November...