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Inflation-Linked Bond Investors to Receive N$63,1 Million Coupon Next Month
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors holding the government’s inflation-linked GI27 and GI33 bonds are set to receive their first coupon/interest payment for the year on April 15, 2024. The total interest payment amounts to N$63.1 million, which will be distributed among various institutional and retail investors who have invested in or lent money to […]
NCAA Records Significant Improvement in Critical Element Implementation
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has achieved an improvement in the effective implementation of its critical elements, a recent audit reveals. The audit report compiled by the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme on the Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) shows that NCAA recorded a positive improvement with the implementation of […]
Siemens Energy Eyes Namibian Electrolyser Assembly Facilities … As Namibia gets selected for global programme for hydrogen industry
By: Justicia Shipena Siemens Energy, a leading German energy company, has expressed strong interest in exploring opportunities to establish electrolyser assembly facilities in Namibia. This development was revealed by James Mnyupe, the Green Hydrogen Commissioner, in a press statement issued on Sunday. The interest from Siemens was sparked following a visit by Namibia’s […]
Strong Winds, Rain, and Hail Destroy Northern Crops
By: Loise Shiimi The hopes of a bountiful harvest for many crop farmers this year were dashed when strong winds accompanied by hailstones and rain ravaged fields and gardens in some parts of the north. Ohumba Farming, located in Ohangwena region, known for producing a variety of fresh produce and fruits, was among […]
GIPF Collaborates With Local Film Industry for Educational Series
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has forged a partnership with the local film industry to produce its latest edutainment television series, confirmed last Friday. Despite being considered a low-hanging economic fruit, Namibia’s film industry has historically struggled to attract investments, resulting in limited exposure for local content and stories. […]
Namibia’s Green Hydrogen Project Receives German Boost
By: Justicia Shipena During the 10th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) in Germany, Namibia’s collaboration with Germany in its green hydrogen project achieved another milestone. The German government issued a Letter of Intent to Enertrag SE, affirming the potential of Hyphen’s project in Namibia to qualify for final approval as a “strategic foreign […]
National Assembly Achieves Gender Parity … National Council lags behind
By: Juliana Iikela and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s top legislative body, the National Assembly, has achieved gender parity with an equal representation of men and women, marking a significant milestone in gender equality in the country’s political arena. Comprising 104 members, including 96 elected representatives with voting rights and eight appointed by the President […]
Namibia in Talks with Potential Buyers for Green Ammonia
By: Justicia Shipena Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, has revealed ongoing talks with potential buyers for Namibia’s green hydrogen during the recently concluded 10th Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) in Germany. Under the theme “Accelerating the Global Energy Transition,” the conference brought together ministers and high-ranking delegations from over 75 countries to […]
SADC Tourism Operators Missing Out on Digital Revolution
By: Staff writer There is a need for SADC tourism operators to urgently embrace digital transformation if the region wants to remain competitive, according to a new skills audit report from the SADC Business Council. The widespread adoption of digital technologies and online platforms has become integral to tourism operations worldwide. However, many SADC […]
Namibia Imports N$57 Million Worth of South African Insecticides Amid Ban
By: Hertha Ekandjo Amidst the ongoing ban on the importation of the Boam insecticide by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Namibia has imported retail insecticides worth approximately N$57 million since last year. Data provided by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reveal that South Africa is the primary source of retail […]