Fisheries and Marine Resources minister, Derek Klazen has asked the National Assembly to approve a budget of N$321.4 million for his ministry, Vote 22, which he says will enable the ministry to carry out its mandate. The mandate of Vote 22 is to responsibly, conserve, protect and promote marine resourcesContinue Reading
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and indigenous industry player Antila Consultancy will co-host the Namibian Local Content Conference (NLCC) 2024. Under the theme “Empowering Namibia’s Energy Ambitions by Connecting Industry and Indigenous Talent,” this inaugural conference is slated to take place from 16 to 18 April, 2024,Continue Reading
In 2023, the main drivers of GDP growth were the electricity and water sector, experiencing a notable expansion of 27.9%, a significant increase from 11.9% in 2022, a recent report by Simonis Storms reveals. Additionally, the mining and quarrying sector contributed 18.9%, albeit showing a slowdown from the 24.0% recordedContinue Reading
Namibia is experiencing a transformative shift towards becoming a premier destination, and O&L Leisure is at the forefront of this evolution. With a steadfast commitment to authenticity, care, and passion, O&L Leisure has announced the commencement of upgrades and renovations to 25 rooms at Midgard, a cherished retreat nestled inContinue Reading
The Minister of Information Communication and Technology, Emma Theofelus and fellow Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari have been named on Avance Media’s 2023 100 Most Influential Young Africans list (8th Edition) that was released today. The list feature other high profile young Africans including global economist Bogolo Kenewendo, actress BimboContinue Reading
The Minister of Information Communication and Technology, Emma Theofelus has said that government has allocated N$131.5 million towards ICT development. Theofelus said this while addressing delegates at the 23rd ICT stakeholders’ engagement. “Funds have been allocated to ICT Development in terms of the implementation of the Universal Access Service initiativeContinue Reading
Andrada Mining Limited, the African technology metals mining company with a portfolio of mining and exploration assets in Namibia, has recorded a 54% year-on-year (YoY) increase in tin concentrate production to 1 474 tonnes in the 12 months ended 29 February 2024. In the previous year the company recorded tinContinue Reading
By Bianca Muller March is recognised as International Women’s Month. Once again, this year, the entire month has been dedicated to raising awareness about gender prejudice and efforts to drive further action towards gender equality. The marketing campaign for the month was anchored on the theme of ‘inspiring inclusion’, urgingContinue Reading
By Mignon du Preez Easter is coming, and again we find ourselves in a time for fresh starts and introspection about the things that really matter. However, did you realise that the custom of searching for Easter eggs may teach us a lot about handling our finances? Consider your financialContinue Reading
…as N$6.9 billion is paid out to members as benefits The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has experienced remarkable growth, witnessing assets climb from N$117.5 billion in 2019 to N$151.8 billion by 31 March 2023, the Fund’s integrated annual report for the 2023 financial year reveals. This represents over 89%Continue Reading
