The inaugural report on Namibia’s energy sector was launched by Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, at African Energy Week 2023 and is now available for download. Energy Invest: Namibia 2023 – the official investment report on the country’s oil, natural gas, power, mining and renewable energy sectors –Continue Reading
By Ndadhi Ndoroma The gig economy has transformed the way we work, providing freelancers and contractors with unparalleled freedom and opportunities. However, this newfound independence is sometimes accompanied by financial difficulties and uncertainty. In this volatile environment, achieving financial wellness necessitates specialised methods and a proactive approach. Let’s look atContinue Reading
The African Energy Week (AEW) 2023 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony celebrated the remarkable achievements and pioneering efforts of leading professionals and organizations in Africa’s energy sector. Celebrating individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation and impact in Africa, the 2023 AEC Lifetime Achievement Award recognized two leaders in Africa:Continue Reading
The Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) have agreed on an increase of the minimum wage payable to workers in Namibia’s construction sector. This will come into force, once the signed Collective Agreement between the CIF and MANWU, will be published in theContinue Reading
TSX-V-listed Deep South Resources has appointed South Africa-based consultancy Knight Piésold Consulting to conduct an environmental- and social-impact assessment (ESIA) on the Haib copper project, in the south of Namibia. The ESIA will accompany a feasibility study on the project for the eventual filing for a mining licence. The ESIAContinue Reading
Meat Corporation of Namibia (MeatCo) has amassed revenue of N$775 million year to date (YTD) of which N$600 million was paid to producers during the year under review, the Corporation has said. In a statement, MeatCo said that this year, the national herd is finally back at 2.5 million asContinue Reading
The Old Mutual Foundation is thrilled to announce a stellar line-up of panellists and trainers for the upcoming 2023 Old Mutual Foundation Indaba scheduled for 25 October 2023. The highly anticipated Indaba aims to serve as a platform for an in-depth, transparent, and vulnerable discussions on critical issues and solutionsContinue Reading
In a triumphant moment for the University of Namibia, two doctoral candidates from the Department of Environmental Science in the School of Science, Faith Chambara and Ndamonenghenda Hamunyela, clinched the first and third positions respectively, for Best Research Paper Presentations, during the 12th Oppenheimer Research Conference (ORC) 2023. Their captivatingContinue Reading
International ride-hailing service Yango launched new safety features and initiatives for riders and drivers demonstrating commitment to elevating safety and comfort of its rides and advocating road safety consciousness of e-mobility users in Namibia. The company has added a new cutting-edge feature where riders are able to see the driver’sContinue Reading
The African Strategic Solutions Conference (ASSCo) is set to take place on November 7-8, 2023, at Avani Hotel themed “Relevance of Human Capital in a Transforming Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Era,” which follows the successful inaugural event held in Gaborone, Botswana in 2022. It is not just the exchangeContinue Reading
