Proposals from social entrepreneurs poured in for the second phase of the Capricorn Foundation Food Waste Challenge, which concluded on 22 May 2023, with a total of 152 submissions made on the open innovation platform. The proposals were evaluated on pre-defined criteria through expert panels and five finalists were selectedContinue Reading
Despite various contradictory media report, the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has said that all the parties are fully committed and working together to bring this important transaction to its logical close, which is expected to be in 2023. “NAMCOR acknowledges the ongoing interest and understands the importance ofContinue Reading
Shakwa Nyambe has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) Board of Directors as the Vice President for Communications Shakwa Nyambe, LL.M (UK), the Managing Partner of SNC Incorporated, Lawyers & Business Advisors, joins the Executive Committee of the Association of International EnergyContinue Reading
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) has informed the public that the application for, and issuance of Import, Export, Rebates, and Transit Permits is free of charge. The MIT through the IMEX Sub-Division is responsible for the monitoring and implementation of the compliance of the Import and Export ControlContinue Reading
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia – NAMCOR has announced the appointment of Otto Nakasole Shikongo as a director of its Board of Directors, effective from 1 June. With his wealth of experience and exceptional leadership credentials, Mr. Shikongo brings invaluable expertise to further enhance NAMCOR’s strategic objectives, the companyContinue Reading
Uranium developer Paladin Energy halted share trading on Tuesday as the company’s share price tumbled on reports that the Namibian government is considering taking a minority stake in mining and petroleum producers. Bloomberg quoted Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo saying that “We are making a case that localContinue Reading
The Project “Water for Hardap”, carried out by the Maltahöhe Commonwater Organization, has received 25.000 Euro (about N$527 000) from the micro-project fund of the German Embassy. The money is used by the organization for the rehabilitation of six already existing boreholes in the area of Maltahöhe in the Hardap Region.Continue Reading
The Discover Namibia (Vol. 2) MSME & township economy expo and business conference is set to take place on 29 June to 01 July 2023 in the scenic international tourism resort city, Swakopmund. This event is organized and facilitated by Africa Economic Leadership (AELC) and the Hafeni Afrika Tourism Group.Continue Reading
In another ground-breaking achievement, the University of Namibia’s School of Dentistry proudly graduated its inaugural cohort of 16 dentists this year. The pioneering dentists were conferred with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery Honours during the 2023 graduation ceremony. What sets these newly minted dentists apart is their meticulously tailoredContinue Reading
O&L Nexentury GmbH, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List Group, was granted the advanced water management permit (“gehobene wasserrechtliche Erlaubnis” in German), from the District Administration Office of Karlsruhe, Germany, for the construction and operation of what will be Germany’s largest fully permitted and floating solar photovoltaic (PV) parkContinue Reading
