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Ghana Resumes Namibian Beef Imports After Long Hiatus
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In June 2024, Ghana rejoined the list of African countries purchasing Namibian beef after a prolonged break, with some northern farmers calling the sudden stop“economic sabotage.” According to the Livestock and Livestock Board of Namibia’s July 2024 statistics, Ghana imported 22,581 kilograms of Namibian beef after a long pause. Before […]
Mbumba Welcomes Chinese Support in Agriculture Sector …As China Pledges US$51 Billion to Africa
By: FransinaNghidengwa President NangoloMbumba has called for strengthened cooperation between Namibia and China to bolster the country’s agricultural sector, emphasising the need for expertise and equipment to ensure agricultural success. Mbumba made these remarks at the ongoing Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, China. His appeal follows Chinese President Xi Jinping’s […]
!Gawaxab Urges Namibia to Take Lead in Green Hydrogen Development
By: Justicia Shipena Bank of Namibia (BoN) Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab, has emphasised that Namibia must not become a mere bystander in its own green hydrogen development. Speaking at the Global African Green Hydrogen Summit, !Gawaxab urged Namibian banks and financial institutions to take an active role in combating climate change and supporting the […]
Manufacturing Sector Records Exports Worth N$5.6 Billion in July
By: Hertha Ekandjo The manufacturing sector led the country’s exports in July 2024, with goods worth N$5.6 billion, contributing 55.9% of the total exports. This marks an increase of N$160 million compared to June 2024. Following the manufacturing sector, the mining and quarrying sector accounted for 39.0% of total exports, despite experiencing […]
Namibia Invites Indonesia to Invest in Green Hydrogen and Energy Sectors
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has invited Indonesian investors to participate in its growing green hydrogen, oil, and gas sectors. The call was made by Environment and Tourism Minister Pohamba Shifeta, who is representing President Nangolo Mbumba at the second Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, Indonesia. During the forum, Minister Shifeta highlighted Namibia’s efforts to […]
Telecom Seeks Ban on Second-Hand Copper Trade
By: Justicia Shipena Telecom Namibia’s CEO, Stanley Shanapinda, announced that discussions are underway to ban the second-hand trade of copper and to impose stricter penalties for related offences, including higher fines and longer prison sentences. The initiative comes in response to the ongoing theft of copper cables, which Shanapinda says is severely disrupting […]
No Hope to Revive Peugeot’s Walvis Bay Assembly Plant
By: Justicia Shipena The French automaker Peugeot Group is unlikely to revive operations at its automotive assembly plant in Walvis Bay, which is facing closure six years after its establishment. This was revealed by outgoing French Ambassador to Namibia, Sébastien Minot, who told The Villager that he sees no future for the plant, in […]
Savanna and Castelo to Be Bottled Locally
By: Hertha Ekandjo, Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has invested N$337 million in a new wine packaging line and has expanded its warehouse and other packaging equipment. This initiative will allow NBL to domesticate the packaging of popular beverages such as Castelo, Hunters, and Savanna for the first time. The new facility was officially […]
Businessman Offers Training to Sex Workers in Oshakati
By: Ludorf Iyambo A local businessman from Oshakati has extended a lifeline to eight sex workers operating near the Okandjendi Bridge by offering them training in design and tailoring, aiming to help them build better lives. The number of individuals turning to sex work in the area has […]
6 Million Litres of Namibian Beverages Exported Across Africa
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia exported 60,519 hectolitres (six million litres)of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in June 2024, with 98% of these exports destined for African markets, primarily South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zambia, and Tanzania. According to the Beverage Sectoral Report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), beer constituted […]