….”its time you start to earn your license to operate” Mines and energy minister, Tom Alweendo has warned investors in the Namibian mining sector that are yet to earn their license to operate. According to him, these are the ones who have failed to create a mutually beneficial relationship withContinue Reading
Namibia imported a total of 4.9 million kilograms of livestock and meat products year to date (YTD), 0.9% lower when compared to the same period last year, research firm Simonis Storm has said. YTD, 75% of imports are pork products, while in 2022 it only consisted of 58% of totalContinue Reading
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has announced that Namibian President Hage Gottfried Geingob will deliver an opening keynote address at African Energy Week (AEW) 2023, set to take place October 16–20 in Cape Town. In alignment with AEW’s overarching theme, ‘The African Energy Renaissance: Prioritizing Energy Poverty, People, the Planet,Continue Reading
Aim-listed tin and lithium developer Andrada Mining has confirmed the existence of continuous mineralisation at surface over a 6 km strike length at the ML133 mining licence area, or Lithium Ridge, located 35 km southeast of its Uis tin mine, in Namibia. The exploration programme on the licence area, whichContinue Reading
As part of its statutory mandate of providing pension and other related benefits to civil servants as well as employees of participating institutions established by Acts of Parliament, the GIPF will be offering pre-retirement workshops at this year’s Annual Ongwediva Trade Fair. As a pension fund, stakeholder relationships and engagementContinue Reading
Namibia’s Electricity Control Board (ECB), NamPower and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) have issued a joint guide to support Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in accessing the national and regional energy trading market. The “SAPP and MSB Market Access Guide” [https://www.ecb.org.na/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SAPP_MSB_Market_Access_Guide.pdf] was launched today with support from the European programmeContinue Reading
The Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off competition concluded in a joyous celebration of Namibian culinary heritage and entrepreneurial spirit at the Annual Ongwediva Trade Fair this past weekend. As a cornerstone of Nedbank Namibia’s commitment to supporting the informal market and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the competition showcases the remarkable growthContinue Reading
By Ndangi Katoma Funeral insurance is a financial product designed to ease the burden of funeral costs for individuals and their families. Despite its practical benefits, there are numerous myths and misconceptions that surround funeral insurance. These misunderstandings can deter people from considering this valuable option. In this article, weContinue Reading
Namibia’s Nation Brand Working Committee, chaired by the Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Emma Theofelus has resolved to appoint an independent consultant to develop the nation brand strategy for Namibia, with the ultimate objective to enhance the country’s global presence. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB),Continue Reading
After an arduous two-year period of negotiations and unresolved conflict, Hangana Abalone (Pty) Ltd and the Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) have come to a historic resolution. The hard-fought agreement, signed on August 23, 2023, marks a significant turning point in the relationship between the company and theContinue Reading
