2021-08-05Maihapa Ndjavera The value of Namibian exports in June 2021 gained momentum, raising by 58.5% to N$8.6 billion from its May 2021 level of N$5.4 billion. Similarly, when compared to the value of N$7.6 billion in June 2020, exports rose by 14.1%. View more
2021-08-05Maihapa Ndjavera The Otjinene constituency is one of the constituencies in the Omaheke region that for the last few years has been making remarkable progress in terms of development and economic advancement. View more
2021-08-06Maihapa Ndjavera The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) of the Bank of Namibia yesterday reported that during the 2020/21 financial year, it received 1 585 suspicious transaction reports and 177 questionable activities. View more
2021-08-09Maihapa Ndjavera Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Lucia Iipumbu said a number of export markets have been secured for Namibian exporters, including in Africa, and encouraged all local producers to seize opportunities of continental access. View more
2021-08-09Maihapa Ndjavera State-owned meat processer and marketing entity, the Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco), is determined to unleash its potential on African and Middle Eastern markets. View more
2021-08-11Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob yesterday said Canadian oil explorer ReconAfrica could potentially add significant employment to the Kavango East region where, together with its joint venture partner Namcor, it is looking for a conventional petroleum system in the Okavango Basin. View more
2021-08-11Maihapa Ndjavera When Namibia was in the midst of a deadly third wave of coronavirus with hospitals full and oxygen supplies running out, Namibia’s private sector, under the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry stepped in. View more
2021-08-11Maihapa Ndjavera In terms of the impact of human resources for health (HRH) on Namibia’s socio-economic growth, health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula recently stated that for every unit increase of essential health workers per 1 000 people, there is a corresponding improvement in overall life expectancy at birth of 2.78 years. View more
2021-08-13Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia’s current legislative environment hinders businesses negatively impacted by the pandemic from being adequately rescued to preserve their integrity and in the process save jobs and stimulate economic activity. View more
2021-08-16Maihapa Ndjavera The new Roads Authority (RA) board, which was announced last week by acting works and transport minister Calle Schlettwein, has promised excellent service delivery for the benefit of the Namibian economy through improved network infrastructure. View more
2021-08-17Maihapa Ndjavera Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila believes the declining coronavirus cases and easing of restrictions are providing the most hope for economic recovery. View more
2021-08-18Maihapa Ndjavera The Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) wants an ombudsperson for investor grievance resolution. However, President Hage Geingob has warned the board not to create extra red tape. View more
2021-08-18Maihapa Ndjavera The annual inflation rate for the transport sector, which accounts for 14.3% of the consumer basket, continued increasing by 10.6% in July 2021, compared to -1.2% recorded in the corresponding period last year. View more
2021-08-19Maihapa Ndjavera The Agricultural Bank of Namibia, through its mandate to promote the growth and development of the agriculture sector, has advanced a total of N$3.5 billion to beneficiaries towards the end of the 2020/21 financial year. View more
2021-08-20Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob yesterday warned that Namibia cannot talk about development and peace if the biggest elephant in the room, that of apartheid, is not addressed. View more
2021-08-23Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and the Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) are working together to promote economic growth in the country.. View more
2021-08-24Maihapa Ndjavera The Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is disturbed by a severe skills shortage in Namibia and is keen on ensuring the country develops competitive expertise required by investors. View more
2021-08-25Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia is at a desperate juncture in its economic development for the introduction of a diversification strategy as the country cannot rely indefinitely on its natural resources and volatile commodity prices for growth. View more
2021-09-08Maihapa Ndjavera Windhoek mayor Job Amupanda has said the city now has a detailed plan to address the long-standing land and housing dilemma, and will not tolerate illegal occupation of land. View more
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