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October 02, 2023
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Hyphen, Govt launch socioeconomic development framework
July 24, 2023
The Government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy on Monday launched the socioeconomic development (SED) framework for Namibia's landmark US$10-billion green hydrogen project.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the MVA Fund have handed over four classrooms and one storeroom constructed at a cost of N$1.2 million to Kahunikwa Primary School in the Zambezi Region.
Oil and gas exploration company Eco Atlantic is currently in discussions with "at least" three companies expressing interest in acquiring significant stakes in its four prospective offshore licenses in Namibia's Walvis Basin.
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has identified outdated infrastructure at the country’s airports as a major root course of challenges faced by passengers with disability during air travel.
Hyphen to pay N$330m in annual land rentals
July 21, 2023
Namibia is set to generate N$330 million in annual land rentals once operations commence at Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) for a 40-year period for the green hydrogen development company’s billion-dollar project.
Namibia and South Africa are not in competition when it comes to producing hydrogen energy, German renewable energy technology company Enertrag business case development manager Jonathan Metcalfe has said.
Namibia launches first national barcode system
July 19, 2023
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has officially launched the country’s first national barcode system, 631 GS1 Namibia.
Electricity tariff hikes necessary– ECB
July 19, 2023
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) says tariff adjustments are necessary to ensure the security of power supply in the country.
Namibia tops in attracting FDI in Africa
July 19, 2023
Namibia was the top African country in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows last year according to the latest FDI Greenfield Index.
UK introduces Visa requirement for Namibians
July 19, 2023
The UK Government has introduced a visa requirement for all Namibian nationals intending to travel to the United Kingdom, including those visiting the country, with immediate effect.
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Given the recent findings by the Namibian Competition Commission, revealing a staggering 320% increase in private healthcare costs, the urgency to establish Universal Health Coverage has become more pronounced than ever before.
NSA to conduct a rural agriculture census
July 17, 2023
The Namibia Statistic Agency (NSA) says it will in 2025 conduct a census on the agriculture sector in rural areas including forestry, fisheries and aquaculture, in collaboration with the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Namibia irons out legal impediments to attract investors
July 13, 2023
Namibia's Vice President Nangolo Mbumba says the government is actively removing legal and administrative impediments to ensure a conducive business environment.
Namibia’s green hydrogen sector might have to turn to desalination as an alternative to generate sufficient water resources required for production, amid water scarcity in the country experts have noted.