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ECB calls for REDs model relook, with Windhoek set for 80% stake in new distributor
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) Chief Executive Officer, Robert Kahimise, says the Regional Electricity Distributors (REDs)...
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Over 3k MSMEs benefit from Trade Ministry equipment aid scheme
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has supported over 3,000 micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)...
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NIPDB governance structure to be overhauled
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) is set to transition to a new governance...
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NIPDB’s Know2Grow nominated in 2024 WTPO Awards
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says its Know2Grow High Potential Pool Programme has...
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Budget cuts threaten Namibia’s road network as deficit tops N$2bn
The Roads Authority (RA) has warned of critical infrastructure decline due to a significant reduction in...
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Namibia rises to 8th position in Africa’s startup ecosystem rankings
Namibia's startup ecosystem has continued to thrive, securing the 8th position in Africa on the 2024...
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Namibia’s GDP grows by N$4.9 billion in Q2 2024
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) reports that the country’s nominal gross domestic product (GDP) reached N$59.5...
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Rail inefficiencies drive up Namibia’s energy transport costs
Namibia's rail transport sector is plagued by inefficiencies, significantly increasing energy costs across the country, a...
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Trade Ministry plans streamlining procurement to support MSMEs
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) says it is focusing on streamlining public procurement and...
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Namibia has N$170 billion worth of investment projects in the pipeline
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says the country is spearheading investment projects valued...
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