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Paratus Group Completes Fastest Fiber Route Linking Johannesburg to Europe
Dolly Menas Paratus Group has announced the completion of the fastest fibre express route from Johannesburg to Europe, marking a significant step forward in bolstering connectivity between Africa and Europe. Spanning 1,890 kilometres and linking Johannesburg, Botswana, and Swakopmund, this achievement solidifies Paratus as a trailblazer in narrowing the digital gap between the two […]
Cooling Innovations: Engines of Job Creation and Economic Prosperity
Justicia Shipena Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, says the cooling sector has the potential to drive innovation, create jobs, and foster economic growth. Iipumbu who spoke during the stakeholder consultations on the draft Special Economic Zone (SEZ), National Informal Economy, Startup and Entrepreneurship Development Policy (NIESED), Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill, […]
New Sectors Needed to Change Omaheke’s Fortunes, Argues Nganate
Dwight Links Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has emphasised the need to diversify the region’s economic activities to foster growth, especially in the face of another looming drought. Traditionally known for its agricultural activity, often referred to as Cattle Country, Omaheke’s ability to maintain this title is under threat due to prolonged periods of […]
Mello Bakery, Rising with Rosamunde
Tiffany Miller In the heart of industrial Windhoek, Mello Bakery hums with activity. The 24-hour operation, which produces thousands of loaves of bread every day, has recently become the place of work for young Rosamunde, a participant in the U.S. government-funded Reach Namibia project. The 23-year-old lives with her mother and siblings in Katutura’s Ombili […]
Suncity Residents Receive Water from Good Samaritan
Annakleta Haikera A well-known resident in Rundu, Gabriel Hakusembe, on Monday generously donated four containers totaling 10,000 litres of water to the residents of Suncity, who have been enduring water scarcity for several months. Hakusembe announced that the residents will receive water deliveries twice a week until a permanent solution to the water crisis […]
Zambia Cuts 60MW Power Export to Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s electricity import from Zambia has been reduced by 60MW, dropping from 180MW to 120MW, following Zambia’s announcement of power cuts and export limits due to drought conditions affecting its hydropower generation. Zambia, traditionally the largest electricity supplier to Namibia since the decline in South African supply, has faced challenges due […]
Namibia’s Trade Links with Mercosur Countries at 2% after Eight Years
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s trade with Mercosur, the Southern Common Market, currently stands at just two percent. Mercosur, is a South American trading alliance comprising Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, which aims to promote free trade and facilitate the unrestricted flow of goods, individuals, and money. During a meeting with a 10-member delegation from […]
Shiimi Sets NamRa’s Collection Target at N$85 Billion… taxpayers refunded N$10.4 billion
By: Staff writer The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRa) has adjusted its revenue collection target from N$81 billion to N$85 billion, as revealed by the agency’s Commissioner, Sam Shivute. Over the last three years since its inception, NamRa’s collection targets have seen significant increases. Shivute acknowledged this shift in targets but expressed confidence in meeting them. […]
Vehicle Sales Soar in March
By: Staff writer March 2024 witnessed the highest vehicle sales since July 2016, with 1,451 units sold last month, just 89 units shy of the 1,540 sold in the same month eight years ago. Out of the 1,451 units sold in March 2024, 1,269 were sold to dealerships, 182 to rental agencies, and […]
MAWLR Upgrades Henties Bay Water Pipeline
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) initiated two crucial water infrastructure projects in the Erongo region last Thursday. These projects involve replacing a five-kilometre section of the Henties Bay water supply pipe and upgrading the 10-kilometre section of the Kuiseb Collector 2 Schwartze Kuppe Swakopmund pipeline. The primary […]