Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )

Vulnerable groups in southern Africa, such as the youth and women, must benefit from economic opportunities that arise from the Trans-Kalahari Corridor (TCK).

The Development Bank of Namibian (DBN) and KfW Development Bank signed the second concessional loan of around N$600 million (translating to €30 million) on 30 August 2023.

The suspension of the Engineering Council of Namibia’s registrar has unveiled a raft of allegations of impropriety about the embattled official, as well as how the institution is managed. 

The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that between July and September this year, approximately 579 000 people in Namibia are estimated to be facing high levels of acute food insecurity and requiring urgent humanitarian assistance. 

The ministry of agriculture has handed over the Rundu abattoir to Meatco for operations. The facility, under construction since 2014, cost taxpayers N$170 million.

Organisers of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair, which officially starts on Monday and ends next Sunday, has promised to make this year’s edition an enticing and empowering platform for all small and big businesses.

Lawyers representing National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi and Landless People’s Movement leaders Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb went head-to-head on Wednesday in a constitutionality challenge culminating from the infamous 2021 State of the Nation Address.

Windhoek High Court Judge Boas Usiku will deliver his ruling on an application by former minister of justice Sakeus Shanghala, his friend and business partner James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo for consent to lodge an application to challenge acting Judge Kobus Miller’s appointment as acting judge because of his advanced age.

In an exciting development that promises to catalyse economic growth and bolster regional connectivity, De Beers Marine (Debmarine Namibia) has achieved a significant milestone in the aviation sector by securing their inaugural Air Navigation Services Certificate.

Bannerman Energy, an Australian-listed uranium development company, has commenced Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) work for its Etango Uranium Project.