Namibia’s railway system is currently at a crossroads, urgently requiring upgrades to accommodate the anticipated increase in demand, with one key element that requires urgent attention being the availability of suitable rolling stock, a Green Hydrogen Business Alliance (H2BA) commissioned report highlights. Systemiq conducted the report between December 2023 andContinue Reading
During the second quarter of 2024, Namibia exported horticultural products valued at N$139.1 million, about N$28 million lower when compared to N$167.8 million that was exported in the same quarter of 2023. According to the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), dates were the top exported products, amounting to N$82.5 million, followedContinue Reading
Rural and urban development minister Erastus Uutoni has called on financial institutions to come on board and assist in the City of Windhoek’s plan to electrify approximately 4,000 households in the next 5 years. This requires funding of N$15-20 million per annum. “Electrification is essential to the well-being of ourContinue Reading
Dandemutande Investments Pvt (Ltd), through its subsidiary Utande Internet Services Botswana, has acquired a significant equity stake in Africa Online Namibia. As a new shareholder, Utande Internet Services will provide a notable boost to Africa Online’s growth, products, and service capabilities. Utande Internet Services is a premier ICT solutions partnerContinue Reading
…trend may reflect economic caution by property owners August 2024 saw an increase in the number of completed building projects within the City of Windhoek, surpassing both July 2024 and August 2023, but despite this rise in construction activity, the overall value of these completed projects experienced a sharp decline.Continue Reading
Hangana Seafood, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has announced the conclusion of its wage negotiations with the Workers’ Council. This marks the first time these negotiations have been conducted with representation from a Workers’ Council, a significant shift from previous years when a union led theContinue Reading
Perth-based critical minerals developer Lepidico has secured access to a key public road in Namibia, essential for reaching its exploration tenement, following a ruling by the High Court of Namibia. The court ruled in Lepidico’s favor, dismissing objections from Ombujomenge Close Corporation and three associated individuals. “We are pleased toContinue Reading
Star Minerals has leapt at the chance to buy up to an 85 per cent stake in the Cobra uranium project in Namibia from Canadian-listed Madison Metals, in a strategic pivot into the heavy metal’s booming sector. The farm-in and joint venture (JV) agreement for the project that lies inContinue Reading
By Uatavi Mbai Healthcare is a fundamental right enshrined in the Namibian Constitution, playing a crucial role in the well-being of our nation. While the Namibian government ensures access to healthcare through public services and facilities, these efforts are supplemented by the private healthcare industry, which involves multiple stakeholders workingContinue Reading
The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF), the leading platform for young Namibians in the energy sector, has announced the launch of its Green Hydrogen Masterclass Roadshow, supported by GIZ Namibia. This initiative aims to bring valuable education and engagement on green hydrogen technology to youth across northern Namibia. The roadshowContinue Reading
