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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 […]
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 […]
China Denies Importing Raw Minerals from Namibia
By: Hertha Ekandjo China’s Industrial and Commercial Bank to Africa has denied claims that the Asian powerhouse has been importing raw minerals from Namibia, leaving the country with little to no tangible benefits for its people. The bank’s Deputy Chief Representative to Africa, Liu Jia, dismissed the claims and clarified that before reaching […]
Trade Minister Calls on Private Sector to Address SME Funding Challenges
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Lucia Iipumbu has urged the private sector to develop funding mechanisms, especially tailored for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), addressing the challenges they face in accessing finance. Responding to parliamentarian Maximalliant Katjimune’s motion to investigate obstacles surrounding SME financing in Namibia, Iipumbu emphasised the need […]
Brazilian Ambassador Sees Potential Namibia-Brazil Collaboration in Green Hydrogen Sector
By: Justicia Shipena Vivian Sanmartin, the Brazilian ambassador to Namibia, expressed optimism about potential collaboration between Namibia and Brazil in the green hydrogen sector. This aligns with Namibia’s ongoing development of a green hydrogen project within the Tsau/Khaeb National Park, led by the government and Hyphen Energy. Scheduled to commence operations in late […]
NBL Transitioning Towards 100% Green Energy Brewing…targets zero landfill waste by next year
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) is embarking on a journey towards utilising 100% green energy in its brewing operations, with the aim of achieving zero waste to landfill by the upcoming year. Currently, NBL relies on 80% green energy for its brewing processes following the conversion of its thermal energy. While […]
ABIn Bev Launches Second Phase of Okahandja Water Stewardship Project
By: Hertha Ekandjo ABIn Bev Namibia, in collaboration with the Municipality of Okahandja on Friday, commissioned phase two of the Okahandja Water Stewardship Project. The project is aimed at supporting the water-stressed communities of Okahandja with access to affordable water. The second phase of the project is the stationing of a water tanker […]
Oshikoto Regional Governor Office Supports Start-ups with N$100,000
By: Juliana Iikela In a bid to boost entrepreneurship and economic growth, the Office of the Oshikoto Regional Governor allocated N$100,000 during the last financial year to support start-ups and micro-businesses within the region. The allocation was to assist micro businesses that have got potential to grow but have inadequate resources to expand. […]
Mbumba Calls on Southern Leaders to Promote Youth Education for Emerging Sectors
By: Staff Writer President Nangolo Mbumba has called upon leaders in the southern regions to prioritise education for their youth, emphasising the importance of higher education in preparation for the burgeoning green hydrogen and oil and gas sectors set to flourish in southern Namibia. Mbumba’s appeal follows concerns raised by Namibia Green Hydrogen Council […]