An inter-governmental committee formulating a Namibian content policy for the burgeoning oil and gas industry has made local content development in the country a priority. The National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy, currently in draft format, aims to improve Namibian participation in the sector and boost the domestic supply chain, while continuing to welcome international...
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) lawmaker Hidipo Hamata has come out swinging, pushing for the party’s current top six leaders to be retained without breaking a sweat. While PDM leaders have denied pushing for the status quo to be retained as reported by this publication, he becomes the first PDM senior figure to make this position...
Green Enterprise Solutions, a Namibian ICT company, has announced the onboarding ofinterns across its various departments. This internship programme is expected tofoster a new wave of tech-savvy professionals.Three of these interns are stationed in Erongo region, and 10 are interning at Green’s main office in Windhoek. The 13 interns are expected to engage in comprehensive,...
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) has increased payments for the human-wildlife conflict self-reliance scheme, effective 1 September this year. The announcement was made by MEFT minister Pohamba Shifeta at a press conference on Monday. Compensation for funeral expenses will, however, remain at N$100 000, while permanent disability payments will increase from N$50...
Omutoolinghundana OSHAKATI – Julia Amundanga weedula 33 pamwe novalumenhu vaye vavali ova pewa omhito yokulifutila mo modoolongo noshimaliwa sheeN$10 000 keshe umwe. Ova holoka momamhungu yaShakati Omaandaxa nomakonakono opolifi otaa twikile. Omukainhu ou vati okwa vaka oshimaliwa sheeN$300 000 mofitola yoRani Mini Market kOmungwelume ndele ta topolele ovalumenhu vaye vavali noshoyo kahewa kaye. Ovalumenhu ovo...
The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) Certification Body has awarded Meatco NCA (Pty) Ltd a Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification. This prestigious certification is a testament to the company’s commitment to food safety and quality, reinforcing its position as a leader in Namibia’s meat industry. The HACCP certification is an internationally-recognised standard for ensuring...
JAC Motors Namibia continues to make inroads with local consumers as it steadily increases its domestic market share. All it takes for confirmation of the increasing popularity of the brand is a look at Namibian roads where JAC bakkies are becoming increasingly visible. Now, to entice local consumers even more, JAC Motors is offering a...
In a first for southern Africa, GWM has launched a full Petrol Electric Hybrid bakkie. The all-new P-Series P500 Double-Cab bakkie is the first bakkie to have a 325-volt electric motor in the southern African region, and the second-most powerful double-cab bakkie in the segment. First revealed in southern Africa in May this year, the...
Trustco Group Holdings Limited has proposed issuing 9.5 million shares to seven independent non-executive directors (INEDs). The proposal to compensate the INEDs stems from them voluntarily implementing a 20% reduction in compensation, effective 1 April 2020, following the devastating financial impact of Covid-19. According to a Trustco statement, the reduction was implemented alongside the company’s...
Air Connect Namibia and Air Botswana have announced the launch of new flights connecting Windhoek to Maun, Kasane and Gaborone, with the latter service connecting to Durban. These routes are meant to establish important links for business and leisure travellers, and strengthen relations between the two neighbouring countries. Air Connect Namibia, established in 2024 and...