A farewell dinner was held for Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua, Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera and Grootfontein Constituency Councillor Elder Filipe on Tuesday. The private event in Otjiwarongo was attended by political office bearers and close friends. Uerikua stated that his office organised and funded the dinner at a cost of N$13 000 for...
Minister of Information, Communication and Technology, Emma Theofelus, has announced that 10 foreign leaders have confirmed their attendance for the inauguration of Namibia’s fifth President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, on Friday. Nandi-Ndaitwah’s swearing-in coincides with Namibia’s 35th Independence celebrations, which will be held under the theme ‘Beyond 35 for a Prosperous Future.’ Speaking at the Government Information...
Namibia has been inhabited since prehistoric times by the San, Damara, and Nama. 14th Century AD – Bantu people begin to arrive during the Bantu expansion from central Africa. 18th Century – Oorlam people from Cape Colony cross the Orange River and move into southern Namibia. 1878 – The British colony of the Cape of...
The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) operates 18 shops in 17 towns covering the 14 regions of the country. This operation is bolstered by two takeaway locations in Swakopmund and Ongwediva that serve as retail points for high-quality and reasonably priced frozen fish and fish products. The Trust, established in 2001, is tasked with...
Petroleum Training and Education Fund CEO Nillian Mulemi says it is vital for government entities to hold hands and work together for the oil and gas industry to flourish. She was speaking during the opening of the oil and gas health, safety, security and environment awareness and training for critical government officials that render regulated...
Debmarine Namibia has sponsored surplus benthic samples to four institutions, contributing to scientific research, education and the enhancement of knowledge about the marine environment. These institutions include the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, the Ministry of Education, Directorate of National Heritage and Culture Programmes, University of Namibia (UNAM), and the Namibia University of Science...
Kraatz Engineering, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group of Companies, took centre stage at the 2024 Mining Expo held in Windhoek on 7 and 8 August. With the slogan “Engineering the Future”, Kraatz Engineering reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and the development of Namibia’s engineering sector. The expo provided...
KATIMA MULILO – Critical mineral deposits have been discovered in Zambezi region. This was announced by Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu last week. The discovery was announced by Zita Dias Diamond Resources (Pty) Ltd, after conducting preliminary test runs in the region. Zita Dias Diamond Resources is the brainchild of Zita Dias, who hails from the...
Amid U.S. market fluctuations, Namibia emerges as a beacon of stability. Hosting the Southern Hemisphere Desert Conference on August 26-27, 2024, in the Namib Desert, the country will showcase its leading role in ethical mining during the global energy transition. With rich mineral reserves and a commitment to responsible management, Namibia aims to set new...
Bannerman Mining Resources (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd has identified the heap leaching process as the best method to extract uranium from its highly-anticipated Etango Uranium project. What remains a concern for the Australian mining giant is to raise the initial capital injection of about US$350 million to develop the promising Etango project that has the potential...