By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The growing electricity deficit in the SADC region has piqued the interest of more investors in harnessing Namibia’s abundant renewable energy resources for export, in the midst of a domestic deficit. This surge in interest coincides with the recent licensing by the Electricity Control Board (ECB) of Independent Power Producers, allowing them to […]

By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s planned mega green hydrogen project can be used to reduce sulphur levels in crude oil refineries, apart from being an energy carrier and a critical input in synthetic fuel production through ammonia. National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia’s (Namcor)Head of Sustainable Energies, Frans Kalenga, highlighted this in his presentation at the Race To […]

By:Staff writer June saw 584 more vehicles sold than during the same month last year, representing an 86.4% year-on-year increase in vehicle sales. For 2023 thus far, 7,700 vehicles have been sold, of which 3,797 were passenger vehicles, 3,451 were light commercial vehicles, and 452 medium- and heavy commercial vehicles. According to analysis by IJG […]

By:Staff writer The Information, Communications and Technology Ministers of Namibia and Botswana have agreed to work on a framework to reduce roaming charges between the two countries. ICT Minister Dr. PeyaMushelengaand his delegation arrived in Windhoek on Thursday after a working visit to neighbouring Botswana. Mushelenga and his neighboring counterpart, ThulaganoSegokgo, held extensive discussionsagreedthat the […]

By:Elizabeth Naftal Paratus Namibia will continue with its sponsorship of the Paratus Namibian Cycle Classic for the second consecutive year. This eagerly awaited cycling event is scheduled for 7 and 8 of October 2023, offering an unparalleled experience of achievement and thrill. Paratus has partnered with the Rotary Club Windhoek to showcase its dedication to […]

By:Hertha Ekandjo The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has recorded a total revenue of N$36.3 million which was N$38.7 million – or 51.6% – less than the budget of N$75 million for 2022, according to its 2022 annual report. This variance is a result of the timing delays associated with the date when the […]

By:Staff writer Improvements in the tourism sector have helped the vehicle sales sector see its best performing second quarter of 2023 since the second quarter of 2017. This is after the vehicle sector saw a downward trajectory in previous months. Last month was the first monthly increase in sales this year. Previously, it was reported […]

By:Hilya Ngolo Debmarine Namibia has donated state-of-the-art endoscopy equipment to the Swakopmund District Hospital through the Ministry of Health and Social Services(MoHSS). Speaking at the official handover of the donation, Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula said the equipment will strengthen the provision of surgical care by providing reliable and timely diagnostic and interventional endoscopic procedures for […]