Namibia

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:42:59 GMT
President Nangolo Mbumba Addresses the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam
[Namibian] I feel honoured to have been invited to address this esteemed audience at the World Hydrogen Forum.

Fri, 17 May 2024 10:15:42 GMT
500-Bed Windhoek District Hospital Construction Commences
[Namibia Economist] The Groundwork for the Construction of a New 500-bed Windhoek District Hospital was officially initiated this week by the Health Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, marking a significant stride in the local healthcare sector.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:48:25 GMT
Eagles Aim to Soar in the Windies
[Namibian] The national cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles fly off today to embark on their third successive T20 World Cup in the West Indies.

Fri, 17 May 2024 12:48:24 GMT
Depleted Kudus Host Log Leaders Unam
[Namibian] A severely depleted FNB Kudus host FNB Unam in a Windhoek Lager Premier League top of the log clash at Walvis Bay tomorrow afternoon.

Fri, 17 May 2024 09:24:48 GMT
Trade Misinvoicing Fuels Illegal Money Movement
[Namibian] Businesses that deliberately misinvoice on transactions are contributing to the gap in Namibia's trade balance and illicit financial flows (IFFs).

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:48:51 GMT
Govt Intensifies Drought-Counter Offensive
[New Era] The agriculture ministry will roll out drought mitigation measures from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025 in a bid to safeguard and alleviate the impact on the livelihoods of affected communities and farmers, information minister Emma Theofelus a...

Thu, 16 May 2024 14:17:40 GMT
Namibia Launches First Creative Summit
[Namibian] Namibia will soon host its first-ever creative summit, themed 'The Economy of Talent'.

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:50:36 GMT
Another Menzies Supreme Court Defeat
[New Era] The protracted legal battle of Menzies Aviation to get back the multi-million-dollar ground handling tender that Namibia Airports Company (NAC) awarded to a joint venture between Paragon and JV Ethiopian Airlines has once again resulted in ...

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:49:40 GMT
I'm Ready to Lead - NNN Takes Aim At an Unproductive Parliament
[New Era] Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is ready to lead the Namibian people, should she ascend to the highest office in the land in November.

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:41:12 GMT
Chinese Embassy Backs Namibian Youth
[Namibian] The Chinese embassy began its support for youth sport in the country with a N$100 000 donation to the China-bound Namibian School Sport Union (NSSU) under-18 football team on Tuesday.

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:40:12 GMT
A Trip to Namibia - We Are Amazed
[Namibian] There are many stereotypes about Africa.

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:25:30 GMT
De Beers Operations Safe Amid Separation, Parent Company Says
[Namibian] De Beers operations in Namibia will not be affected by the planned separation from its parent company, Anglo American.

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:25:29 GMT
EU Ambassador Marks Europe Day in Namibia, Emphasises Green Hydrogen Partnership
[Namibian] European Union (EU) ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins hosted a reception at the union's residence in Windhoek to celebrate Europe Day on Tuesday.

Thu, 16 May 2024 04:25:27 GMT
Swapo Company Denies Bankruptcy Claims
[Namibian] The managing director of Gendev Fishing Resources, a fishing company partially owned by Swapo, says allegations that the company is on the brink of bankruptcy circulating on social media are horrible and unfounded.

Fri, 17 May 2024 15:49:26 GMT
New Dad Scheffler, Divorcing Mcilroy Add Emotion to PGA Drama
[Namibian] Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler ends a three-week layoff at the PGA Championship with plans to use a back-up caddie Saturday while second-ranked Rory McIlroy will compete after a shock divorce filing.

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:24:10 GMT
Govt Engages Unesco, Atomic Energy Agency On Uranium Mining in Omaheke
[Namibian] The government has requested advice and technical assistance from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to find a way forward on uranium mining in th...

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:24:10 GMT
Police Confirm Discovery of Its 12 Firearms in Cape Town
[Namibian] Namibian police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said 12 firearms belonging to the Namibian Police were discovered in South Africa in October 2020.

Wed, 15 May 2024 04:24:08 GMT
Namibia Ranked Second in Southern Africa for Cost of Living, According to Numbeo
[Namibia Economist] Numbeo, a provider of crowd-sourced global data on quality of life indicators, recently released its cost of living index for Africa, positioning Namibia in second place for Southern Africa, with South Africa and Botswana ranking ...

Tue, 14 May 2024 12:49:12 GMT
SADC Strengthens Collection of Migration Data in the Region
[Namibia Economist] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of Immigration, Labour Commissioners, and Statistics held a meeting from 6 to 10 May, to report on the indicators of the SADC Regional Migration Policy Framework and Action P...

Tue, 14 May 2024 12:47:23 GMT
Namport Reaches 8 Million Tonnes Cargo Record
[Namibia Economist] Preliminary figures for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 show that the Namibian Ports Authority has just set a new record by handling 8 million tonnes of cargo for the full financial year. This constitutes a 4% increase over...

Tue, 14 May 2024 12:46:12 GMT
Mbumba Highlights Green Hydrogen's Role in Economic Growth At World Hydrogen Summit
[Namibia Economist] The President, HE Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, in a keynote address at the World Hydrogen Summit, on Tuesday underscored the significance of green hydrogen initiatives in fostering economic growth and sustainable development.

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:20:01 GMT
Govt Approves Oranjemund's Housing Scheme
[New Era] Keetmanshoop -- The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has approved the low-cost housing scheme for the Oranjemund Town Council's 56 houses set to be constructed in phase one.

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:55:39 GMT
Procurement Board Refutes Corruption Allegations On Pharmaceuticals Supply Tender
[Namibian] The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) refuted corruption allegations made by activist Michael Amushelolo last week for allegedly awarding an unadvertised N$451,8 million tender for the supply of pharmaceutical products to Fabupha...

Wed, 15 May 2024 15:55:37 GMT
George Building Collapse - Death Toll Climbs to 30 As Identification Process Remains a Challenge
[Namibian] The death toll from the collapsed apartment building in George, South Africa, has reached 30.

Thu, 16 May 2024 10:43:55 GMT
Spectacular Shalulile Goal Lights Up Sundowns Win
[Namibian] A spectacular goal by Peter Shalulile set up South African Premiership champions Mamelodi Sundowns for a 2-0 victory at relegation-threatened Royal AM on Tuesday.

Wed, 15 May 2024 12:43:01 GMT
Namibian Police Guns Used for Crime in South Africa
[Namibian] The South African Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (the Hawks) has confirmed it is investigating numerous cases in which firearms belonging to the Namibian Police have been used to commit crimes in South Africa (SA).

Mon, 13 May 2024 10:40:28 GMT
Two Arrested Over Wildlife Products
[Namibian] A Namibian (28) and an Angolan national (32) were arrested over the weekend for allegedly being found in possession of pangolin skin without permits, says national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi.

Fri, 10 May 2024 11:07:29 GMT
Over 34 000 Namibians Get National Documents in Mass Initiative
[Namibian] The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that a total of 34 802 Namibians have acquired national documents since the introduction of its mass registration initiative for national documents.

Thu, 09 May 2024 15:34:37 GMT
Angolan and Namibian Troops Leave Mozambique After 3 Years
[AIM] Maputo -- According to the South African platform "DefenceWeb', a farewell ceremony for the Angolan and Namibian contingents, held at the airport in the Cabo Delgado provincial capital, Pemba, saw soldiers honored with mission service medals as...

Wed, 08 May 2024 14:08:04 GMT
Concern Over Declining Social Security Grants
[Namibian] Labour expert Herbert Jauch has raised concerns over the decline in payout amounts and beneficiaries of social security grants, which is unusual considering the ever-growing population.

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