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June 09, 2023
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President Hage Geingob has called on the private sector to play a leading role in reducing the country's high youth and unskilled unemployment rates.
Diesel prices to decrease in May
April 28, 2023
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced a decrease in the price of diesel by 80 cents for May, while the petrol price is set to remain the same.
Namibia seeks to strengthen ties with Finland
April 27, 2023
President Hage Geingob says Namibia is pushing to establish stronger bilateral relations with Finland for closer cooperation to boost trade and investment relations between the two economies.
Namibia targets first green hydrogen production in 2026
April 26, 2023
Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo says Namibia is on track to produce its first green hydrogen carbon molecules as early as 2026, with discussions between the government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy underway.
Road safety in funding gap - Mutorwa
April 25, 2023
The Minister of Works and Transport John Mutorwa says authorities are aware of a funding gap in road safety and called for innovative financing ways to achieve the objectives of the Decade of Action Strategy.
National internship programme benefits 760 students to date
April 25, 2023
The Namibia National Internship Programme (NNIP) has benefited 760 students to date, according to the latest figures shared.
In today's constantly evolving business landscape, change is a constant. Organisations must adapt to stay competitive, and this often requires significant changes in strategy, processes, and technologies.
Namibia is set to host Finland President Sauli Niinistö, who will lead a business delegation to the country as part of a state visit from April 27 to 28, 2023.
RFA wants increase in fuel levy to meet N$4.3bn funding gap
April 21, 2023
The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has called for an increase in the fuel levy charged on every litre of fuel sold in the country to meet a N$4.3 billion funding gap for road rehabilitation, upgrades, and maintenance.
NamRA targets companies using donations to evade tax
April 20, 2023
Companies using regular donations to evade paying taxes will soon face the full wrath of the law, Namibia Revenue Authority’s (NamRA) Commissioner Sam Shivute has warned.
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Namibia, South Africa sign over 100 bilateral deals
April 20, 2023
Namibia and South Africa have signed over a 100 bilateral Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding covering a wide range of sectors including tourism.
Shangula calls out procurement board for inefficiency
April 20, 2023
Health and Social Services Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has called out the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) for inefficiency, highlighting that the board has not addressed some tenders dating as far back as 2017, a situation that leaves the public health sector in a predicament.
Govt raises N$52.3m from horse mackerel quota sale
April 20, 2023
The Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources have raised a total of N$52.3 million from the sale of 28,500 metric tonnes (MT) of Horse Mackerel, inclusive of N$11,000 raised from application fees.
Namibia crafting green hydrogen licensing regulations
April 19, 2023
The Government says it is still looking to craft the relevant sectoral legislation pertaining to regulating and licensing of the envisioned green hydrogen sector.