Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )

In its preliminary findings, the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) yesterday pronounced itself on the proposed acquisition of Kansai Plascon Africa (KPAL) and Kansai Plascon East Africa (KPEA) by AkzoNobel.

A significant loophole exists in Namibia’s procurement process.

President Hage Geingob yesterday bemoaned the historical dominance of the Bretton Woods financial institutions, whose modus operandi he said is built on loan conditionalities and political prescriptions which has, at times, bordered on disregard for national sovereignty. 

AN AUDIO clip circulating on social media, apparently under an organisation called the National Ownership Association, is calling for a peaceful demonstration against the country’s commercial banks. 

Economist Robin Sherbourne this week said an increase in the number of Namibians seeking asylum in other countries is a reflection of poor domestic economic performance. 

PRESIDENT Hage Geingob is in South Africa to participate in the BRICS-Africa Outreach and the BRICS Plus Dialogues. 

INTERNATIONAL relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday confirmed that Namibia is for the first-time attending the BRICS summit to observe the proceedings without actual participation. 

The development of a Namibian oil and gas industry presents numerous challenges, including dwindling financing and more stringent environmental parameters as the world transitions to net zer

South Africa’s electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa last week said Namibians should not have sleepless nights worrying when the lights will go off, as his country will continue providing electricity despite their own load-shedding challenges. 

Petroleum commissioner Maggy Shino said the Kudu gas project is now seen in a different light after recent oil discoveries in Namibia offshore.