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Only 43% of public entities comply with submission of annual procurement plan
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says only 43% of public entities have submitted annual...
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Namibia secures N$191m loan from Germany for urban development initiatives
The German Government, through its development bank KfW, says it will grant Namibia a N$191 million...
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Namibia’s diamond production declines 14% in Q3
Namibia’s diamond production dropped by 14% in the third quarter of 2024, with total output reaching...
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Namibia looks to leverage AI, smart tech to achieve universal electricity access by 2040
The Ministry of Mines and Energy says it is looking to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and...
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Windhoek residents face 5% municipal tariff increases
The Municipal Council of Windhoek has informed residents of a 5% increase in municipal tariffs, effective...
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Namibia faces N$482-million drought relief shortfall
The Namibian government has launched a nationwide drought relief programme estimated at N$1.6 billion (US$90 million)...
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Social Security plans contribution increase
Namibia's Social Security Commission (SSC) is planning to increase member contributions in 2025 to ensure the...
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Pupkewitz Megabuild records biggest price drop among Windhoek hardware stores in October ‘24
In October, Pupkewitz Megabuild recorded a significant year-on-year basket decrease, standing out among the four major...
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Namibia expands drought relief beneficiaries to over 64,000 households
The Cabinet has endorsed the enrolment of an additional 64,525 households to benefit from the national...
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NamRA tax amnesty programme generates N$4.3bn in revenue
The Namibia Revenue Agency's (NamRA) tax amnesty programme has generated N$4.3 billion in revenue since its...
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