The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). CRAN was established in terms of Section 4 of the Communications Act (No. 8 of 2009) to regulate the telecommunications services and networks, broadcasting and postal services and the useContinue Reading
Popular fast food chain, Eagles Pizza which has its prime pizza store situated at Baines Shopping Centre has dragged its landlord, Oryx Properties to the High Court over a lease dispute in which the former claims that Oryx double leased the property at Baines to their detriment. Central to EaglesContinue Reading
Lepidico managing director Joe Walsh said his company planned to produce lithium concentrate at its Karibib operations, but would process battery-grade lithium at its hydrometallurgical plant to be built in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi offers immediate logistical efficiencies, an established industrial park with available shared infrastructure and “straightforward” permitting, WalshContinue Reading
Bannerman Energy has released an optimistic Q3,2023 report, highlighting significant advancements in its flagship Etango Uranium Project in Namibia. Amid rising uranium prices, the company has also showcased robust financial health and a strong commitment to sustainability, setting a positive trajectory for the industry. The Etango Uranium Project, in Namibia,Continue Reading
By Rebecca Haipinge The focus of this article is conflicts of interest arising in public procurement decision-making processes. According to the World Bank, Procurement Guidance on Conflict of Interest, 2020, conflict of interest affects, or can be perceived to affect, a person’s independence, objectivity, or impartiality. In terms of theContinue Reading
An initial forecast for 2024 suggests a promising outlook for the group-travel market, with advance bookings in this sector indicating positive prospects, research firm, Simonis Storm has said. In a hospitality sector report, the firm noted that as Namibia transitions into the tourism shoulder season, it is anticipated that concentratedContinue Reading
Namibia and the EU have endorsed the roadmap for the EU–Namibia strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials value chains and renewable hydrogen, supported by €1 billion in investments by the EU, its Member States and European financial institutions. As part of this roadmap, the EU will also support an upcomingContinue Reading
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), Kongalend financial Services (Pty) Ltd and Bellatrix SME Finance (Pty) Ltd have all joined forces with the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Limited (NASRIA) on the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS). Launched in August 2020 by Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Ipumbu Shiimi, the CGSContinue Reading
The 2023 Old Mutual Foundation Indaba concluded last week and brought together youth, key partners, and the community as the beginning of a transformative journey aimed at empowering and uplifting Namibia’s youth. Mignon du Preez, Old Mutual Namibia Group Marketing, Public Affairs, and Sustainability Executive, spoke passionately about the event’sContinue Reading
Research experts, Simonis Storm have said that their expectation is for interest rates to persist at elevated levels, with any potential rate cuts not materializing until the second half of 2024. The firm was commenting on the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of Bank of Namibia announcement last week that theyContinue Reading
