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Daures GH2 Receive to Capital Boost for Ammonium Sulphate Fertiliser
By: Justicia Shipena As part of the Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility, the Daures Green Hydrogen Village will receive funding and support to produce ammonium sulfate fertiliser. This funding, provided through the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation’s (UNIDO) Accelerate-to-Demonstrate (A2D) Facility, will enable the development of Namibia’s first carbon-free green fertiliser. The project is expected to […]
Entrepreneurship Appetite Growing in Nam
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Basecamp Namibia has received more applications (68%) in 2024 from various Namibians through various entrepreneurial training or mentorship compared to 2023. The Basecamp 2024 Impact report has shown that in 2024 the Camp had 1 220 applications from various emerging and aspiring entrepreneurs who needed to be capacitated at different entrepreneurial […]
N$37 Billion Smart Rail Project Planned for Northern Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Afrail Inc., a subsidiary of New York-headquartered Abba Platforms Inc., secures approval from the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board to develop an urban rail transit system in Northern Namibia. The ambitious project aims to enhance connectivity across Oshakati, Ongwediva, Ondangwa, Eenhana, and Oshikango through the deployment of AfrailX, a modern and […]
Inadequate Laboratory Facilities Stalling the Country’s Research
By: David Shoombe The chief executive officer of the National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST), Anicia Peters, has expressed concerns over the inadequate laboratory facilities in Namibian academic institutions, which she believes are stalling the country’s research progress. Speaking at a fundraising event for the Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) on Friday, […]
8 Years Later and No Final Product on Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has called for the expedited construction of the Ongwediva Meat Processing Plant. The committee cited the critical role of the processing plant in addressing challenges faced by the livestock market in Namibia’s Northern Communal Areas (NCAs). The recommendation forms part of the committee’s […]
Concerns Raised Over High Disqualification Rates in Bidding Process
By: David Shoombe The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has raised concerns over the alarming rate of disqualifications among bidders. According to the board, more than 50% of local businesses fail to make it to the financial stage of the procurement process due to avoidable mistakes. This was highlighted by Chairperson of the […]
New N$50 Million Housing Project for Divundu
By: Annakleta Haikera Divundu will begin a new N$50 housing development, this year to meet the growing demand for urban, modern infrastructure in the Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region. Announced on Thursday by Mukwe Constituency Councillor Damian Maghambayi, the project will see the construction of 110 modern homes by El-Shaddai Trading Enterprise. The construction is […]
President Moves to Amend Laws Blocking Ministers’ Ability to Aid Officials
By: Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed the amendment of laws and instruments that hinder ministers from effectively assisting officials in executing their duties. She made the announcement on Tuesday during the opening of the first cabinet meeting of the eighth administration. Over the weekend, Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed her cabinet members while also reducing its […]
IEA: Global Appetite for Nuclear Energy Reaches New Heights
By: Dwight Links The world is witnessing a resurgence in nuclear energy development, with demand surging across multiple regions, according to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) 2025 report. The Agency says that market, technology, and policy conditions are aligning to drive a new era of growth for nuclear power. The report notes […]
This is a Women’s World: Women Take the Lead in Nam’s New Cabinet
By: Justicia Shipena Of the 14 Ministers appointed for the 5 years by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, more than 60% are women. Women now hold the majority of positions in Namibia’s cabinet marking a historic shift in the country’s leadership. On Saturday, newly sworn-in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah made changes to Namibia’s leadership by reducing the […]