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October 02, 2023
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Councillors to push for another wage increase
August 11, 2023
The Association of Local Authorities of Namibia (ALAN) says it will lobby for another increment of local authority councillors' allowances next year.
Roads Authority completes N$300m Windhoek-Rehoboth Road
August 11, 2023
The Roads Authority says it has completed the first phase of the Windhoek-Rehoboth Road and the Windhoek-Hosea Kutako Road, at a cost of N$300 million, over a duration of two years.
Mnyupe to recruit over 20 staff members for new office
August 11, 2023
The newly created Implementation Authority Office under the Green Hydrogen Namibia Programme is set to embark on a recruitment drive of over 20 staff members, it has been revealed.
NSA to spend N$263 million on census vehicles
August 10, 2023
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says it will be spending approximately N$263.2 million on over 2,800 private vehicles which will be hired to ferry enumerators during the national census slated to commence in September.
Brazil donates N$2.2 million to Namibia
August 10, 2023
The Brazilian government has donated N$2.2 million to implement five community-based food system projects in Namibia.
NIPDB targets to empower 3,000 MSMEs
August 10, 2023
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) says it aims to empower 3,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under its flagship Know2Grow (K2G) High Potential Pool initiative.
Mnyupe to lead green hydrogen implementation authority office
August 07, 2023
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced the launch of the Implementation Authority Office under the Green Hydrogen Namibia Programme to be headed by Green Hydrogen Commissioner James Mnyupe.
Naloba, NCCI back investment bill
August 07, 2023
The Namibia Local Business Association (Naloba) and the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry say they are keen to see the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill finalised, adding that it will provide policy certainty.
More Namibia and Botswana borders to accept IDs
August 02, 2023
Namibia and Botswana have extended the usage of national identity (ID) cards for cross-border travel between the two countries to Ngoma, Impalila Island, and Mohembo Border Posts with immediate effect.
ReconAfrica names new CEO
August 02, 2023
Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has appointed Brian Reinsborough as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 1, 2023.
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OM SEED receives over 400 applications, 30 shortlisted
August 02, 2023
The Old Mutual Foundation says it has received over 400 applications for the Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic, and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative and has now shortlisted the top 30 candidates.
Galp announces drilling start for PEL 83 in Namibia
August 02, 2023
Galp, the operator of Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 83 in Namibia's Orange Basin, has announced that it will start drilling the first of two exploration wells by the end of 2023.
Food prices to soar amid threatening extreme weather conditions
August 01, 2023
Food prices in Namibia are anticipated to soar due to threatening weather conditions that will likely negatively impact agricultural production, further exacerbated by the high importation of products, experts have warned.
Moses Matyayi assumes Windhoek CEO role
August 01, 2023
Moses Matyayi has officially assumed his duties as the incumbent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the City of Windhoek.