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September 24, 2023
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Are you a victim or a survivor?
September 23, 2023
The impact of violence on women is catastrophic and has devastating long-lasting effects on their physical and mental health.
PEPFAR capacitates 55 young Namibian businesswomen
September 22, 2023
The U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has provided business start-up kits to 55 out-of-school adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in Oshakati.
ECB issues export licences totalling 1.2GW to IPPs
September 21, 2023
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has issued export licenses totalling 1.2 gigawatts (GW) of electricity to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) using the Modified Single Buyer (MSB) market model for export to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP).
ECB to unilaterally adjust tariffs for ‘uncooperative’ utilities
September 21, 2023
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) says it will, at the end of this month, adjust the tariffs of 11 distribution licensees after the majority failed to apply for adjustments.
Namibia’s economy grows by N$7.3bn in Q2
September 21, 2023
Namibia’s economy grew by N$7.3 billion to N$58.6 billion in the second quarter of 2023, latest data from the Namibia Statistics Agency shows.
Namibia targets N$22.7bn raise for sustainable development
September 20, 2023
President Hage Geingob says Namibia aims to mobilise N$22.7 billion this year through public-private collaboration and targeted economic diplomacy, to address sustainable development goals and climate change.
US missing out on Namibia’s hydrogen, mineral boom- Geingob
September 20, 2023
President Hage Geingob said the US is missing out on a chance to invest in green hydrogen projects and mineral resources in the southern African nation, while the European Union is showing great interest.
N$14bn power plant planned for Walvis Bay
September 19, 2023
Power Invest says the proposed Nathaniel Maxuilili Power Plant in Walvis Bay is projected to cost over N$14 billion to develop and generate approximately 586 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
Namibia to become hotspot for millionaires and wealthy South Africans
September 18, 2023
Namibia’s number of millionaires is expected to rise from 2,150 individuals to over 10,000 by 2040, according to a report by New World Wealth.
BoN STEAM boot camp targets 240 beneficiaries
September 18, 2023
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has introduced the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Robotics and Coding bootcamp in support of government’s endeavours to equip students with critical skills.
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Old Mutual Foundation’s Chair & Desk Initiative receives 838 applications
September 17, 2023
The Old Mutual Foundation (OMF) has received 838 applications from schools intending to benefit from its Chair & Desk (C&D) Initiative and has committed to assisting two schools in three regions over a span of three years, starting from this year up until 2026.
Have you been sexually harassed?
September 15, 2023
“I don’t want this to be a big thing. The guy apologised. It is fine! I don’t want him to get fired. If the manager wants to deal with it, maybe they should just give him a warning. He is already unstable, if he gets fired, he might harm me”.The above statement was recently made by a lady at a local gym.
N$160m needed to set up Witness Protection Unit
September 15, 2023
The Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab says at least N$160 million is required to fully operationalise the Witness Protection Unit, while an additional amount will still be needed for the Whistleblower Protection Office.
Trade ministry gears up for informal economy policy consultations
September 14, 2023
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) has announced its plans to conduct stakeholder consultations for the National Informal Economy, Startups, and Entrepreneurship Policy (NIESEP).