Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )

TransNamib will soon operate the first dual-fuel locomotive in Africa. If all goes according to plan, two locomotives being converted locally and in South Africa will utilise a combination of green hydrogen to be produced in Namibia and diesel fuel. 

The Russian government has agreed to work with Africa to counter what it termed manifestations of neo-colonial policies propagated by Western interests. 

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has invited Russian entrepreneurs and investors to Namibia as potential stakeholders in the development of mineral resources and the production of green hydrogen.

Namibia’s trade relations with Russia suffered a negative blow in 2022, mainly due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, Namibia’s trade minister now believes this depressed state of affairs can be reversed to once again enhance the trade relations. 

The relationship between Namibia and Russia is etched in blood. 

Namibia’s very own official trading barcode, 631, also known as a product identification code, was finally unveiled this week after a protracted finalisation process.

Chamber of Mines CEO, Veston Malango believes the Namibian mining sector supports the overall objectives of the National Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEEF).

Normal Namibian citizens are finding it increasingly challenging to afford basic necessities.

Electricity consumers, which is basically every individual and business in the country, were yesterday slapped with another increase in an already challenging economic environment.

Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will receive training in critical digital skills as well as tools to successfully compete in the global economy.