By: Justicia Shipena A ban imposed on the importation of maize seeds intended for planting by the government will remain in place until further notice. This was announced by the the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform after it reversed a decision to restrict the imports of maize, maize products, palm, and […]
By: Dwight Links, Justicia Shipena Most Namibians of working age only have a secondary school certificate as their highest qualification. These are nearly 550 000 individuals out of the total national labour force of about 1,8 million people of working age. These figures were part of a range of statistics released by the […]
By: Loise Shiimi The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has announced that only six horticultural products on the 20-crop special list will be restricted from importation for February 2025. This marks a significant decrease from December 2024, when 15 crops were closed for importation, leaving just five open for trade. In a notice issued […]
By: Justicia Shipena Five years after Namibia and Angola began negotiating a cattle and meat trade agreement, the deal is yet to be finalised, leaving the anticipated framework for trade between the two nations in limbo. In 2020, reports suggested that the agreement was nearing finalisation, with a draft already approved and […]
By: Justicia Shipena Deputy Minister of Information Modestus Amutse has revealed plans to introduce free Wi-Fi in schools to promote equitable access to AI tools and digital resources. “This year, we are setting up 14 network towers to enhance connectivity, with a focus on rural and underserved areas,” Amutse revealed. The initiative, supported […]
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Fifty percent of Langer Heinrich Mine Uranium Mine’s total production has already gained offtake/customers for the life of the mine. This has cast light on the importance of uranium as countries enhance their uranium enrichment for energy production/generation and other uses globally. This was revealed by Paladin, the shareholder who owns […]
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Calle says Namibia is looking for partners to facilitate the export of lamb to China. While Namibia has successfully exported beef to the Chinese market, the export of lamb is still in progress. In August 2024, the country announced plans to sign a protocol with […]
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi, Justicia Shipena and David Shoombe Advocate Raymond Heathcote, the lawyer representing the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and land reform in the ongoing case on the removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (Redline) has warned that Namibia could lose access to the European markets for meat exports should the redline be […]
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Opuwo’s education circuit has announced the implementation of a strict move for the 2025 academic year, prohibiting the movement, registration, and enrolment of already placed learners between schools. This decision, announced by the Inspector for education, Naftali Uusiku, is aimed at facilitating proper placement for new intakes and streamlining the […]
By: Dolly Menas The Bank of Namibia is set to launch a commemorative banknote in honour of the late President Hage Geingob next month. The bank noted that the special note will celebrate Geingob’s significant contributions to Namibia’s democracy, nation-building, and his legacy as the country’s third president. The announcement has sparked mixed […]