Recently, Cabinet approved the Draft National Trade Policy, which aims to contribute towards Namibia’s economic diversification by promoting and stimulating a competitive trade sector to increase export of goods and services.
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MTC commits N$115 000 to Lüderitz Crayfish Festival
The need for economic stimulation and the importance of creating enabling platforms for business exhibitions last week saw Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) extend its corporate social responsibility to the //Kharas region by committing an amount of N$115 000 towards the successful hosting of the popular Lüderitz Crayfish Festival.
Stimulating domestic demand and cultivating fiscal prudence
This year’s national budget, tabled last week, is underpinned by three priority policy pillars, namely stimulating domestic demand, accelerating investments in productive public infrastructure and cultivating fiscal prudence.
Safeguarding and preserving the blue economy
Brazil would like to tap into avenues such as security to safeguard the interests of the two nations so that Namibia can fully realise her potential and make a mark in the blue economy.
Artisans needed in the field of green energy
Higher education minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi has emphasised the need for higher education institutions to offer priority courses beyond level 3 to produce artisans to drive green energy development in Namibia.
A mother’s harrowing tale
The mother of an alleged rape and trafficking victim yesterday unfurled a harrowing tale of trauma and heartbreak in the Windhoek High Court when she narrated the details.
Rukoro guns for Nudo presidency
Former Namibia Football Association secretary general (SG) Barry Rukoro is hellbent on contesting for the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) presidency at their elective congress in April this year, despite the party SG and presidential aspirant Joseph Kauandenge claiming Rukoro is not a member of the organisation.
Sheya assesses Fransfontein water challenges
Kunene regional governor Marius Sheya recently went on a fact-finding mission at Ward 9 and Petrus Fontein in the outskirts of Fransfontein settlement to assess the water challenges in the area.
Balance school and extracurricular activities
African Stars midfielder Ronald Stigga Ketjijere said it is crucial for young boys who are passionate about sport to strike a balance with schoolwork. If they are unable to do so, they must sacrifice sport and concentrate on education.
SA advocates lose second round of appeal
Two South African advocates who were convicted of working in Namibia without authorisation, lost another appeal against their convictions on Friday.