The Seed Capital Fund of Namibia (SCFN), a non-governmental organisation dedicated to providing essential seed capital to Namibian start-ups, recently hosted a successful stakeholders engagement in Windhoek. The event marked the official launch of the SCFN’s fundraising campaign to raise N$2 million by March 2025, aimed at supporting Namibian entrepreneurs, and driving sustainable economic growth....
ETUNDA – In a groundbreaking leap for agriculture, northern Namibia is stepping into the spotlight with its very first grape harvest. This remarkable feat proves that even the harshest climates can yield sweet success. The Otjimbele Agriculture Project, led by CEO Carlos Lertxundi, is not just cultivating grapes. It is sowing the seeds of...
PARIS – Tinned tuna in many European countries are contaminated with dangerous levels of mercury, two environmental pressure groups stated. They called on retail stores and governments to take “urgent” measures. The Foodwatch and Bloom groups said authorities had to cut the permitted levels of the heavy metal. Bloom said all of the 148 tins...
Pinehas Pinehas The Office of the Labour Commissioner facilitated a consultative engagement in Windhoek on Monday to announce Cabinet’s approval, in principle, for the commission’s autonomy. This autonomous operation is still subject to consultation with social partners and key stakeholders. At the event, labour deputy minister Hafeni Ndemula justified advocacy for the autonomy of the...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and One Economy Foundation (ONE) have signed a Strategic Comprehensive Partnership Agreement (SCPA) to drive sustainable economic growth, youth empowerment and community development in Namibia. This groundbreaking collaboration reflects both organisations’ commitment to promoting equality, and creating socio-economic opportunities for underrepresented groups, particularly the youth, women and rural entrepreneurs....
OTJIWARONGO – PyroNam, a subsidiary of the German company PyroCCS GmbH, is on a mission to establish 50 biochar plants in Namibia by 2030. If successful, this would significantly contribute to carbon capture and improving soil health. Biochar, a stable form of charcoal produced from biomass, offers long-term carbon storage and enhances agricultural productivity by...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) is committed to financing economic activities in the country that meet the explicit funding requirements for sustainable socio-economic development and growth. Illuminating on the basis for DBN funding, Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Jerome Mutumba flagged that prime on the set of criteria to be met, an entity...
Rudolf Gaiseb Besides aiming to revolutionise the domestic food delivery market, Green Enterprise Solution’s ‘Tap-A-Meal’ application is gearing up to expand its reach with hopes of eventually competing with global competitors. Tap-A-Meal, a locally-developed food order and delivery app, was created by Green, and primarily serves Windhoek. In an interview with New Era, Tap-A-Meal’s team...
The mining industry employed some 18 000 people last year, including contractors. In terms of permanent employees, about 8 900 people were recruited, 97% of whom are Namibians. This was revealed by Chamber of Mines CEO Veston Malango. He said these numbers were mostly attainable from Chamber members, which include mining giants such as Namdeb,...
The Northern Regional Electricity Distribution Company (Nored), which supplies electricity to 90 000 customers in eight northern regions, is taking significant steps to address financial losses caused by underbilling and illegal connections. Recent audits have revealed alarming figures that highlight the urgency of these initiatives. In an audit of large power users, Nored discovered that...