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UN to aid over 163,000 people in drought-stricken Namibia
The United Nations (UN) has allocated N$53.3 million (US$3 million) from the Central Emergency Response Fund...
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Namibia’s visa policies causing ops delays for oil and gas companies
The Namibia Petroleum Operators Association (NAMPOA) says the government's visa policies are imposing significant delays on...
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Windhoek produces 84,520 tonnes of trash annually
Windhoek produces approximately 84,520 tonnes of waste annually, of which roughly 36% is organic and 16%...
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Namibia discovered oil after 38 dry wells, N$20bn investment
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) says 38 dry wells and an investment of over...
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Namibia can supply 45% of oil and gas sector services
Ministry of Mines and Energy’s Petroleum Commissioner Maggy Shino says preliminary results indicate that Namibia can provide...
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WFP considers N$303 million allocation for Namibia’s Strategic Plan
The World Food Programme (WFP) is considering a N$303 million allocation for its Country Strategic Plan...
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Energy Minister urges faster electrification efforts in Zambezi Region
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has called on Zambezi regional leaders to expedite...
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Pupkewitz Megabuild records biggest price drop among Windhoek hardware stores in August
Of the four Windhoek hardware stores surveyed by The Brief in August 2024, Pupkewitz Megabuild recorded...
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Toyota captures over 50% of July’s vehicle sales, led by Hilux, Fortuner
Toyota dominated the new vehicle market in July, capturing over 50% of total sales with a total of...
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Japan provides N$9 million drought relief grant to Namibia
The government of Japan says it will provide a N$9-million emergency grant to Namibia to aid...
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