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June 09, 2023
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The government has called for economic re-engineering so that policies, reforms, and funding cater to grassroots levels.
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has announced that it has started the mass recruitment of over 13,000 Census field staff, including Enumerators, Enumeration Supervisors, Data Clerks, and IT Field Technicians, to conduct the 2023 Population and Housing Census.
Policy uncertainty a threat to FDI in Namibia
June 07, 2023
Authorities must expedite efforts to improve the investment climate in the country and ensure policy certainty to attract meaningful foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows, an official has said.
Diamond, fish exports boost Namibia’s trade balance
June 06, 2023
Diamonds and fish contributed 21.7% and 16.9% respectively to the country's exports during the month of April 2023, contributing to the improvement in Namibia's trade balance compared to the previous month.
Africa set to feed Europe's green hydrogen hunger
June 06, 2023
As the shift towards a green hydrogen economy makes headlines around the world, Africa is fast entrenching its place as a significant supplier of the new energy resource.
India eyes Namibia’s oil and gas sector
June 05, 2023
India says it is keen on exploring investment opportunities in Namibia’s oil and gas sector as the two countries deepen bilateral relations.
Recycling 'expensive' in Namibia
June 05, 2023
The high cost of recycling in Namibia has emerged as a major obstacle to the country's efforts to promote a circular economy and reduce waste, experts have said.
NAMCOR targets oil production in 2029
June 02, 2023
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) says it anticipates the country to commence oil production by 2029.
Indian External Affairs minister to visit Namibia
June 01, 2023
India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, is expected to visit Namibia from the 4th to the 6th of June, 2023.
SASSCAL launches Green Hydrogen Atlas
May 31, 2023
The first Atlas of Green Hydrogen Generation Potential in Southern Africa has been officially launched, marking a watershed moment in the renewable energy sector.
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Declining underground water reserves in the coastal area are putting NamWater under immense pressure to continue to provide the commodity uninterrupted, an official has revealed.
Namibia's active involvement in regional economic integration initiatives, exemplified by its participation in SADC and AfCFTA, holds tremendous potential for the country's economic development.
Every month, The Brief will survey in-store prices of the same basket of goods across seven major retailers in Namibia, namely; Shoprite (Independence Avenue), Checkers (Wernhil), Pick n Pay (Wernhil), SPAR (Maerua Mall), OK Foods (Independence Avenue), Woermanbrock (Hyper Khomasdal), and Choppies (Hyper Khomasdal).
From talk to action: Best practices for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in CSR
May 29, 2023
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become an increasingly important consideration for companies and foundations seeking to make a positive social impact.
