2023-05-19Maihapa Ndjavera NamPower remains adamant it will disconnect the electricity supply of defaulting customers as of 5 June 2023 if those customers fail to honour their debt by the end of this month, but Nored has said it is trying to find a way out of its crisis. View more
2023-05-19Maihapa Ndjavera Works and transport minister John Mutorwa said there should be fairness and equity in all regions in terms of road infrastructure for no one to be left out. View more
2023-05-19Maihapa Ndjavera The national rail service operator, which faces the dual challenge of an ageing and deteriorating railway infrastructure and outdated rolling stock, was this week painted as a concerning picture of management and governance practices. View more
2023-05-22Maihapa Ndjavera Government’s relaunched scheme is starting to play a more meaningful role in supporting the growth and sustainability of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with over N$85.9 million or 17.18% disbursed to 80 SMEs across the country. This figure was released on Friday by central bank spokesperson Kazembire Zemburuka. View more
2023-05-22Maihapa Ndjavera Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu stated that more than 90% of the gemstones leave Namibia in a rough form, which translates into a loss of jobs and revenue for the domestic economy. Gemstones are precious or semi-precious stones that, once cut and polished, are used in jewellery. View more
2023-05-23Maihapa Ndjavera The incoming board of directors at the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has been urged to keep an eye on a potentially catastrophic water situation for the capital city. View more
2023-05-23Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia is expected to produce a very low tonnage of potatoes this year, failing to meet higher domestic demand. This is according to figures shared by the Namibia Agronomic Board in its April to August 2023 vegetable production forecast report. View more
2023-05-24Maihapa Ndjavera Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) CEO Vitalis Ndalikokule yesterday said the commission is well awake to take action to prevent unfair business practices. View more
2023-05-24Maihapa Ndjavera The cumulative number of household borrowers in Namibia increased by 6.9% quarter-on-quarter and by 4.5% year-on-year to 244 697 beneficiaries by December 2022. View more
2023-05-26Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions moved a step closer to fruition after Cabinet this week approved an agreement with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy. View more
2023-05-26Maihapa Ndjavera Andre Messika Diamonds, a supplier of polished diamonds to the global luxury jewellery market, this week revealed it will be donating 25% shareholding in the company to its Namibian employees. This is in efforts to promote local ownership and participation in the industry. View more
2023-05-26Maihapa Ndjavera The chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration, Natangwe Ithete, has blasted the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) (Act No. 2 of 2021) for its stance on the proposed regulation (RF.R.5.10) for the preservation of retirement benefits. View more
2023-05-29Maihapa Ndjavera On Thursday, Africans celebrated 25 May, 1963 that marks the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) which later became the African Union (AU). View more
2023-05-29Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob has urged Namibians to support government efforts, emphasising that opposition to national projects may hinder much-needed developmental progress. View more
2023-06-06Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob yesterday said Namibia remains open for business to those who see the country as an attractive investment destination. View more
2023-06-06Maihapa Ndjavera The Namibian government has no intention to seize any stake from existing mineral or petroleum licence holders and remain committed to uphold the sanctity of contracts. View more
2023-06-07Maihapa Ndjavera Finance and Public Enterprises Minister Iipumbu Shiimi yesterday shocked the national power utility company NamPower, ordering the company not to proceed with the planned power suspensions for indebted local councils that started on Monday. View more
2023-06-07Maihapa Ndjavera Deputy mines minister Kornelia Shilunga told the mining sector that good relations, not just with the government but also with relevant communities, is crucial for the well-being of mining companies in Namibia. View more
2023-06-08Maihapa Ndjavera The incoming board of directors at the Meat Board of Namibia has been urged to consider equalising market opportunities and prospects of farmers for the entire country, including for farmers north of the contentious Veterinary Cordon Fence, also known as ‘the redline’. View more
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