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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 […]
Namibia’s Import Half a Billion worth of Maize in Three Months
By: Justicia Shipena In the last 3 months of 2024, Namibia consumers through their millers have imported N$564.7 million worth of maize to meet local demand. Contributing more than 50% to the overall cereal grain import bill of N$862.9 million for the quarter. Maize is the main input in various finished food products including […]
MTC’s Invest N$1.4 Million in Bursary Program
By: Loise Shiimi In a continued effort to support education and skills development in Namibia, Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has awarded bursaries worth N$1.4 million to six students pursuing higher education. The announcement was made on Wednesday during the company’s annual bursary handover ceremony. The bursary recipients are enrolled in various fields, including Accounting, […]
D-Day for Multinationals and Taxpayers Engaging in Transfer Pricing
By: David Shoombe The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has given taxpayers and multinational corporations involved in transfer pricing a three-month deadline to comply with tax regulations. This follows the launch of the Tax Inspectors Without Borders initiative, a collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) aimed at strengthening tax collection and administration in […]
Green Hydrogen Could Stabilise Fertiliser Prices – Green Hydrogen Organisation
By: Justicia Shipena The Green Hydrogen Organisation has stated that green hydrogen-based fertiliser can provide a more stable pricing environment compared to natural gas-based alternatives. Joes Williams, deputy CEO of the organisation, explained that traditional fertiliser prices fluctuate with natural gas costs, creating economic uncertainty. However, green ammonia—produced using green hydrogen—could offer a more […]
MTC Receives N$31 Million in Subsidy to Enhance ICT Infrastructure
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government through the Communication Regulatory Authority of Namibia has allocated N$31 million in subsidy to the Mobile Telecommunication, (MTC) to develop nine telecommunications sites. The sites will be built in the various Regions that are still below 80% 4G coverage. This is part of the government commitment to the Universal […]