The Commonwealth could unlock nearly US$1.2 trillion in additional trade by 2026 by adopting electronic transferable records and enacting comprehensive legal reforms. This, said Ministry of Information Communication and Technology (MICT) executive director Audrin Mathe, is according to new analysis that experts say could transform the economic future of all the 54 Commonwealth member states....
Acacia-Composites Manufacturers, the African continent’s only wood-plastic composite (WPC) manufacturer, has been exhibiting at WoodEX for Africa 2025. The event started on Wednesday and concludes today at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. Acacia-Composites Manufacturers is turning heads not only with their premium decking and cladding solutions, but also with their sustainably designed exhibition booth,...
Samuel Linyondi Since strategic communication is a specialised approach to distributing and receiving information, the skill is similar to social interaction. The function is about communicating the best message through the correct channels to the right people at the right time. Feedback from this process is used to stay focused on company goals and stakeholders. ...
The European Commission (EC) last week designated Namibia as a high-risk jurisdiction for antimoney laundering (AML) and counterterrorism financing frameworks (CFT). The EC updated the European Union (EU) list of high-risk jurisdictions and placed Namibia in high-risk jurisdictions such as Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Laos, Lebanon, Monaco, Nepal and Venezuela. The EC’s decision is...
Not capitalising on its abundant uranium resources to generate nuclear power sooner than later will deprive Namibia of a reliable energy source which will result in missed economic and job creation opportunities. This is according to Set-son Shifidi, a Namibian energy engineer. He said taking early action will help Namibia meet its future energy needs,...
The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), in its continued mission to deepen its impact and presence, has launched several strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening member engagement and promoting sustainable socioeconomic development. As part of this drive, MUN successfully hosted a Western regional roundtable discussion in Erongo region yesterday, marking a key milestone in its national...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) yesterday kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%. The decision was made earlier this week by the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) following a comprehensive review of current and projected domestic, regional and global economic developments. In addition, the repo rate decision was made to continue safeguarding the peg...
NEW DELHI – High Commissioner to India Gabriel Sinimbo said Namibia is actively seeking Indian investment in sectors such as mining, including diamonds, uranium, copper, zinc and rare earth elements. These remain key due to the country being the third-largest global exporter of uranium. Sinimbo shared these aspirations during an engagement with New Era in...
Ethiopian Airlines this week launched a new route to Hyderabad, India, as the airline solidifies its presence in India to serve growing travel demand. Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, launched the new passenger service on 16 June 2025 with thrice-weekly flights. The new route provides more choice and seamless...
KANANASKIS – G7 leaders on Monday called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US president Donald Trump hastily left the group’s summit. Trump, who was making his return to the international diplomatic calendar, departed the gathering in the Canadian Rockies a day early as ally Israel pounded Iran. After...