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US 2024 Elections: What’s At Stake for Namibia? AGOA’s future hangs in balance US energy investments and green hydrogen
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s trade relations with the United States, primarily governed by the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), face an uncertain future, with AGOA set to expire in 2025. Namibia is one of 35 sub-Saharan African countries benefiting from AGOA, which grants duty-free access to the U.S. market for around 6,700 […]
Schlettwein Addresses Displacement of Farm Workers in Land Reform Efforts
By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, acknowledged the unintended displacement of farm workers due to the resettlement process as a significant challenge in Namibia’s land reform efforts. These farm workers, left homeless after the acquisition of farms for resettlement, will now be accommodated through a new […]
Locals Entrusted with Steering Rugby Union Ship
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) announced significant staff changes in a press conference held Tuesday at Hage Geingob Stadium, appointing local legends to lead the future of Namibian rugby. NRU President Petri Theron introduced former Welwitschias captain and celebrated Namibian player Jacques Burger as the new Director of Rugby, overseeing […]
Namibia’s Export Earnings Rise by 2.9% in September 2024
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s export earnings increased by 2.9% in September 2024, reaching N$9.0 billion, up from N$8.7 billion in August. This was revealed in the latest Namibia International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). However, imports surged by 20.5% in September, totaling N$14.8 billion compared to N$12.3 […]
FAO Launches Nursery to Boost Food Security in Eenhana
By: Loise Shiimi The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has inaugurated a nursery in Eenhana, as part of its Green Cities Initiative (GCI) aimed at enhancing food security and sustainable urban development. Launched in 2020, the GCI aims to improve the well-being of urban and peri-urban populations by creating […]
Namibia Lacks Studios, Incentives to Boost Film Industry
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s film industry faces significant challenges in attracting investment and international productions due to a lack of essential infrastructure and government incentives. This is according to Nangula Uandja, CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). The country’s absence of film studios is a key barrier, she said, […]
Road Crash Data Lacking for Economic Impact Assessment
By: Abigail Nalisa Health Minister Kalumbi Shangula has highlighted a significant lack of monitoring and evaluation of critical data related to road crashes, which is essential for assessing their economic, social, and health impacts on Namibia. He noted that data on seatbelt and helmet use, as well as instances of driving under the […]
Govt Lowers Expected Diamond Sector Revenue by N$2.3 Billion
By: Hertha Ekandjo The government has reduced its projected revenue from the diamond sector for the 2024/2025 fiscal year by more than N$2.3 billion, citing lower global diamond prices and weakened demand. Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Iipumbu Shiimi revealed the revised revenue forecast on Wednesday during the mid-year budget review for […]
Cyberattacks Rising in Public Sectors Across the Global South
By: Dwight Links Cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies reports that public sector institutions in countries like Russia and regions such as Asia, Africa, and North America have become prime targets for cybercriminals. The report, covering data from 2022 through mid-2024, reveals that ransomware remains the most common attack method, although its overall use has declined […]
Langer Heinrich Local Spending Exceeds N$1.15 Billion
By: Justicia Shipena The Langer Heinrich Mine (LHM), has spent just over N$1,15 billion (US$61 million) over the past financial year, through the acquisition of local various products and services to strengthen its operations. This investment follows the successful restart of LHM, establishing it as a cornerstone in Paladin’s ambition to become a […]