Public enterprises must position themselves strategically, as they are an important component for the realisation of emerging industries such as oil, gas and the much-talked-about green hydrogen. This is because PEs are equipped with the necessary resources to ensure the success of the initiatives. These sentiments were ventilated yesterday by Martha Domingos, director of legal...
Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )
Mbumba wants local participation in oil, gas
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibians should step up their game and acquire the essential skills to contribute to the development of the oil and gas sector. He believes that in the absence of local participation, the population will struggle to get a fair share of resources. “You are holding the value and wealth of the...
FIC ensures millions are recovered from laundering…over N$47 million regained from illicit activities in 2023
The Financial Intelligence Centre has had a hand in chanelling billions of dollars into State coffers over the years, as recently revenue collection in Namibia has consistently exceeded collection targets. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is tasked to serve as a regulator and supervisor of anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism and proliferation...
Namibia’s green goal is flourishing …Mnyupe clarifies structural development issues
NAMIBIA has been making progress in the green hydrogen sector, as government intends turning the country into a global hub for green energy production and exports.
New legislation to establish property authority …will regulate market and replace Estate Agents Board
Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu this week tabled the Property Practitioners Bill that aims to provide protection to consumers within the property sector.
Mnyupe: Little progress in structural development
After 20 years, Namibia has failed to make any notable progress in achieving targets set out in Vision 2030.
Eighth national ICT summit set for September
The eighth national Information and Communication Technology summit is set to take place in Windhoek from 9 to 11 September 2024.
Namibia reduces trade deficit …diamonds, uranium, fish drive exports
Namibia’s export revenues increased by 16.3% in April 2024, from N$8.2 billion in March.
Bread & Butter: Youth form decisive voting bloc
As this year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections beckon, bankable solutions to Namibia’s youth unemployment crisis could decide who wins.
Visa reciprocation non-negotiable
New regulations will require visitors from six out of the 10 countries, where most of Namibia’s tourists originate to apply for a visa to visit the country.