By Kehad Snydewel Namibia’s Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA) recently embarked upon the National Housing Census across Namibia. This cannot have escaped anyone’s attention, and across the breadth and length of the Land of the Brave, every inhabitant is being counted. The data collected, collated, and analyzed will form the basisContinue Reading
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a loan of $196.43 million (about N$3.6 billion) for Namibia to implement the second phase of its Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project (TIIP). The loan, approved on 31 October 2023, represents 51.8 percent of the project’s total cost.Continue Reading
By Joachim Komeheke The concept of sustainable development has evolved over the past decades. These changes are rooted in the global community’s numerous environmental and social awareness achievements. Namibia is an excellent example of how far we have come in driving sustainable development, particularly in ensuring the protection and conservationContinue Reading
By Mauriza Fredericks A health crisis can strike unexpectedly, putting a significant strain on not just our physical well-being but also our finances. Whether it’s a sudden illness, a medical emergency, or a global pandemic like the one we experienced in recent years, building financial immunity against an unforeseen healthContinue Reading
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
