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Northern Tannery, Nkurenkuru Garment Factory still non-operational years after inauguration
The Northern Tannery at Ondangwa and the Nkurenkuru Garment Factory in Kavango West have remained non-operational...
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Local contractors’ delays and abandonments stall N$315m water projects
NamWater says locally awarded projects worth N$315 million have been significantly delayed or abandoned, hampering its ability...
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Govt extends household electrification target by 10 years to 2040
Namibia has revised its target of electrifying 432,000 households from 2030 to 2040, citing challenges with...
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Ndeshihafela Larandja elected as new Mayor of Windhoek
The City of Windhoek Council has elected Ndeshihafela Larandja (IPC) as the city's new Mayor following...
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BoN to issue commemorative banknote honoring late President Hage Geingob
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has announced plans to launch a commemorative banknote in tribute to...
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EU allocates N$19.5 million to Namibia to combat corruption
The European Union (EU) has committed N$19.5 million to Namibia’s Good Governance initiative, aimed at strengthening...
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Pupkewitz Megabuild is Windhoek’s most affordable hardware store in January 2025
In January 2025, Pupkewitz Megabuild had the lowest-priced basket of selected products, totaling N$ 7,074.67 among...
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Social security revises maternity, sick leave, death benefits wage ceilings
The Social Security Commission (SSC) has amended the Employment Compensation Act and Social Security Act, effective...
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Windhoek ranks 9th globally as the most affordable city for expats
Windhoek has been ranked 9th among the least expensive cities globally making it one of the most affordable...
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NSFAF seeks over N$3bn for new student loan system
The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) says it requires more than N$3 billion to roll...
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