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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 […]
Windhoek Plans to Establish Climate Change Steering Committee
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Windhoek municipality plans to establish a Climate Change Steering Committee (CCSC) to address its climate-related challenges associated with increasing temperatures and decreasing rainfall. This plan was approved during a Municipal Council meeting held on 29 August 2024. The committee will oversee the implementation of the city’s Integrated Climate Change […]
Mining Sector Set to Drive Green Industrial Revolution, Study Reveals
By: Justicia Shipena A new study underscores the pivotal role of Namibia’s mining sector in driving the country’s green industrialisation efforts. The report, presented at the Global African Hydrogen Summit, recommends leveraging Namibia’s mining capabilities to advance a unified green industrialisation agenda and calls for the establishment of a supportive legislative framework […]
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 […]
Andrada Mining Records 83% Revenue Increase
By: Staff writer Tin and lithium company Andrada Mining has reported revenue of N$316 million (£17.9 million) in the 2023/2024 financial year. This is an 83% year-on-year increase from the N$173 million (£9.8 million) recorded in the previous financial year. The company attributed the spike in revenue mostly to a 51% increase in tin concentrate […]
NamWater Unable to Meet 70% of Windhoek’s Water Demand… residents told to limit consumption to 423, 836m³ per week
By: Justicia Shipena and Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Windhoek’s weekly water demand of nearly 500,000 cubic metres far exceeds the supply capacity of the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), which can only provide about 150,000 cubic metres per week. This shortfall means NamWater is currently able to meet just 30% of the city’s water needs, according […]
Namibia Berries Refutes Claims of Paying Its Workers Poor Wages
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus A company called Namibia Berries which is farming with blueberries in the Kavango East region has refuted claims that it has been paying its labourers a rate of N$5 per hour, well below the national minimum wage. According to Michael James, a director at the company, the actual hourly rate […]
Digital Literacy Framework Under Development
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology (ICT) is currently drafting a Digital Literacy Framework to guide Namibia’s efforts in enhancing digital literacy across the nation. ICT Minister Emma Theofelus confirmed the framework’s development during MTC’s Tech Conference at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair this week. Panellists at the conference […]