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EU, Germany commit N$240 million to Blue Benguela Current programme
The European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation have committed N$240 million...
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Government allocates N$12 million for electrification in Hardap and ǁKharas
The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) has allocated N$12 million for the 2025/26 financial year...
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MPs propose increase in Namibia’s seal harvesting quotas
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has proposed an increase in Namibia’s annual seal harvesting...
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N$200 million MR 44 upgrades to boost Namibia’s logistics hub ambitions
President Nangolo Mbumba says the N$200 million investment in upgrading Main Road 44 (MR 44) is...
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NamWater and AfDB launch N$665 million Rundu Water Treatment Plant Extension project
NamWater, in partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB), has launched the Rundu Water Treatment Plant...
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Khan Solar PV Plant inaugurated, set to benefit 18,500 people
President Nangolo Mbumba has inaugurated the N$360 million Khan Solar PV Plant, a renewable energy project...
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Namibia’s inflation rate rises to 3.6% in February 2025
Namibia’s annual headline inflation rate stood at 3.6% in February 2025, driven primarily by increases in...
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Germany provides over N$32 billion in development aid to Namibia
The German Embassy in Namibia has revealed that Germany has provided more than N$32 billion (€1.6...
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Namibia rules out VAT hike despite South African tax uncertainty
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises has ruled out any increase in Value-Added Tax (VAT)...
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Namibia introduces e-visa system to boost tourism, revenue
The government has introduced an enhanced visa process, including an expanded visa-on-arrival policy and a new...
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