The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) remains determined to champion the charge towards the transformation of the local aviation industry and position it as a driver for a thriving domestic economy.
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Govt mobilises over N$10bn at COP27
Green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe advised Namibians not to get stuck on emotional issues of the past. “Namibia cannot deliver on her potential alone. We will need people from Khomas, Erongo, the north, south east Asia, Europe, China and the US. If you don’t want to share your space, your backyard and your beloved country with others to help you build it, you will stagnate and lag those who
Opposition lash ‘directionless’ budget
Debating the mid-term budget review in parliament this week, opposition parties criticised finance minister Iipumu Shiimi for a lack of direction, grandstanding and paying lip service to significant challenges while also expressing concern over debt levels and corruption.
DBN steps up businesses rescue initiative
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) yesterday launched a business rescue programme that targets qualifying businesses financed by the bank as a possible alternative to liquidation.
Afreximbank commits to finance projects in Namibia
The African Export-Import Bank also known Afreximbank, is keen to work with both the public and private sectors in Namibia in developing a robust pipeline of projects.
EU supports Namibia’s green, digital transformation
The European Union concluded a strategic partnership with Namibia on supply of sustainable raw materials and renewable hydrogen.
Namibia joins oil producers’ organisation
Namibia and Senegal joined the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation after discoveries of oil in the country. The move will help the country learn from member states and try to avoid the resource curse that many oil rich countries struggle with.
Civil servants’ pay increase hamstrings Shiimi – economists
Through the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) publication, Robin Sherbourne said this year’s mid-year budget review was similar to last year’s one.nHe said it contains no major new policy announcements or surprises.
Namibia takes COP27 centre stage
The 27th conference of the parties (COP27) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is an event that will allow nations to collaborate on how they can implement agreed climate goals under the Paris Agreement.
Green hydrogen negotiations still ongoing …excess benefits expected from multi-billion dollar project
Mines minister Tom Alweendo said government has not agreed and is not contemplating to build houses for Hyphen employees in Lüderitz. Hyphen is the preferred bidder for Namibia’s first large-scale vertically integrated green hydrogen project.