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
The Energy Invest: Namibia 2023 publication – the official investment report on Namibia’s oil, natural gas, power, mining and renewable energy sectors – will be launched at the “Invest in Namibia Energies” strategic session at African Energy Week 2023 in Cape Town on October 18. Endorsed by the Ministry ofContinue Reading
The Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN) has announced the appointment of Helena Amadhila as managing director for GEN Namibia. Appointed by the GEN Namibia board of directors, Amadhila succeeds Johanna Cloete, the previous managing director who launched GEN Namibia and has led the organization since 2015. Cloete remains involved as chairContinue Reading
The Recycle Namibia Forum (RNF), a non-profit and membership-driven organisation, recently launched its new education campaign with the introduction of a mascot named Rubbish Ronnie. The launch on 28 October 2022 introduced Rubbish Ronnie, designed to teach children about the 7 R’s and to Rethink Tomorrow by way of songContinue Reading
…as two week long business development mission ends Walvisbay Corridor Group (WBCG)’s two week business development mission to Brazil as part of ongoing efforts to promote Namibia as the preferred and shortest trade route into southern Africa has been concluded yielding optimism that Namibia will become a preferred trade routeContinue Reading
Savanna Beef Processors has announced the company successfully raised N$146 million from Namibian beef producers. A subscription rate of 73% on the offer. “This was a massive success given the initial targeted raising of N$100 million from producers,” the company said. Earlier in the year, the company led by theContinue Reading
The Capricorn Foundation has announced the launch of the Capricorn Foundation Food Waste Challenge, calling for solutions to reduce food waste in Namibia. The Food Waste Challenge is based on an open innovation platform, allowing anyone to participate in this Challenge, offering N$100 000 for the winning solution. “As aContinue Reading
Cabinet last week said that it has noted with dismay the unlawful conduct of eight persons who are casting invariably in “activists” moulds, creating platforms of structural distrust among various business groupings, notably local versus foreign business owners and fermenting a state of mayhem and disruption of public order. InContinue Reading
RESPONDING to government’s growth at home initiative, medical equipment manufacturer, Fuda Medical has embraced linen saver manufacturing which would significantly bring down Namibia’s costs for importing these medical products. Established in 2019, Fuda Medical, which specialises in the production and sales of linen savers (Under pads and medicines plastic bottles),Continue Reading
THIS month saw the start of a N$110 million spatial biodiversity assessment, prioritisation and planning (SBAPP) project, which is expected to improve environmental planning and monitor the status of indigenous species and ecosystems in four Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries, namely Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi. The SouthContinue Reading
