The German Federal government mobilised additional resources of approximately N$256 million as grant aid to support Namibia in mitigating the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic in the conservation and tourism sector.
Author: Maihapa Ndjavera (Maihapa Ndjavera )
Lack of Angola-Namibia trade concerns PM
The Namibian government is concerned over the negligible level of trade and investment between Namibia and Angola.
Dienda: Metrology Bill provides basis for efficient trade
Metrology, or the the scientific study of measurements, is important in daily lives of consumers and businesses as it reinforces quality in manufactured goods and processes through accurate and credible measurements.
Renewables are a solid building block for domestic economy
Alpha Namibia Industries Renewable Energy Power (ANIREP) has researched, modelled and established a Namibian clean energy u-curve, showing that with a N$30 billion investment, the country could already be self-sufficient and could be exporting electricity to the region.
Omburu increases affordable electricity…Nampower’s 20MW solar power plant inaugurated
The Namibia Power Corporation on Friday inaugurated its fully-owned and operated renewable energy plant, the Omburu 20MW PV power station. The project is one of four renewable energy-generation projects aimed at increasing local generation capacity and ensuring security of supply.
Namibia’s investment focuses on vulnerable
In line with Namibia’s economic diplomacy, the country continues to promote mutually beneficial bilateral relations to achieve its overarching socio-economic developmental objectives.
RFA pushes for toll roads …needs to make up for N$1.8 billion gap in road maintenance
The Road Fund Administration (RFA) projects it will require about N$4.3 billion per annum to rehabilitate Namibian roads. The administration currently collects only about N$2.5 billion per annum from road users, which translates into a shortfall of N$1.8 billion.
Namibia fast-tracking oil production – Comalie
National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) chairperson Jennifer Comalie has applauded all exploration partners after light oil was discovered in Namibia in February 2022, saying all stakeholders are aligned to commence with production as quickly as possible.
Reliable power restored at Osona Village
After experiencing regular power outages for a number of days last week, homeowners at Osona Village just outside Okahandja have been assured the cause of the problem has been identified and that the situation is being closely monitored.
Geingob reiterates call for reclassification
President Hage Geingob yesterday reiterated the call for Namibia’s income level by the World Bank to be reclassified, saying the current classification as an upper middle-income country is insensitive to distortions created by the unequal distribution of resources.