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June 09, 2023
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The Namibian Ports Authority handled 7,691,781 tonnes of cargo during the year ended 31 March 2023, a record-breaking amount from prior years.
Namibia has welcomed its first digital nomads, five months after launching the visa programme, which received over 121 inquiries.
It is common knowledge that livestock and crop farming are increasingly under threat from risks such as drought and it has become essential for farmers to explore diversification options to sustain their farming ventures.
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has been awarded first runner-up in the Best Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Project category for its Kelp Blue investment project.
The World Food Programme (WFP) and the Daures Green Hydrogen Village have signed an agreement to support the production of green hydrogen and ammonia-based fertilizer as a sustainable solution to improve food production at community-based agriculture initiatives to be implemented in partnership with local communities in Namibia.
The Ministry of Agriculture has expressed concern over the Meat Corporation of Namibia’s (Meatco) ability to support its recovery efforts.
NAMDIA board reappointed for another 3-year term
May 08, 2023
Namibia's state-owned diamond company, Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA), will see the continuation of its current board of directors for another three years.
The importance of effective change management cannot be overstated in today's rapidly evolving business environment.
Many individuals are apprehensive about their future job prospects as the globe continues to embrace automation and artificial intelligence.
The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) and the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade hosted a trade and investment promotion event in Ghana, seeking to showcase Namibia's comparative advantages as a lucrative trading partner and investment destination.
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Galp, the operator of Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 83 in Namibia's Orange Basin, in which businessman Knowledge Katti has an interest through his company Custos Energy, has signed a N$911 million ($50 million) contract with SFL Corporation for the semi-submersible rig Hercules.
FirstRand Namibia has appointed Lizette Smit as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Group, effective from May 1, 2023.
Impact Oil & Gas says it has raised N$1.7 billion from its shareholders to evaluate an oilfield off the coast of Namibia.
Heineken NV, the Dutch brewing company, has reiterated its commitment to localising production in Namibia following its recent acquisition of Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) and Distell Holdings Limited. The move is expected to boost the economy, procurement chain, and provide employment opportunities.