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March 30, 2023
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German-Namibia partnership capacitates green hydrogen drive
March 29, 2023
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), in collaboration with the government of Namibia, is facilitating the education of 93 Namibians to the tune of approximately N$87.7 million.
BIPA registers 239 Chinese businesses
March 29, 2023
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) says it registered over 230 Chinese-owned businesses in Namibia as of last year as the authority strengthens cooperation with its Chinese counterpart.
In the wake of the global economic downturn, FNB and RMB have underscored the significance of collaboration between the private and public sectors to propel economic growth in Namibia.
First Lady Monica Geingos emphasised the need for increased investment and participation in the primary phases of education, which lay the groundwork for the systems from which many children fall.
Health Ministry allocates N$567m for policy, infrastructure
March 28, 2023
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has allocated over N$560 million to fund key projects and evaluate the performance of strategic departments.
Namibia mulls Green Industrial Economic Zone
March 28, 2023
As a means to add value and stimulate the infant Green Hydrogen (GH) industry in Namibia, a Green Industrial Economic Zone (GIEZ) model of business is on the cards, an official has said.
Namibia has awarded 93 scholarships for Namibians to learn, up skill and conduct research in areas of Green Hydrogen, through the Namibian Youth for Green Hydrogen (Y4GH) Scholarship programme.
Govt pushes back NDP6 to accelerate Harambee Prosperity Plan
March 27, 2023
The government has revised the development of the sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) in an effort to expedite the programmes and projects of the second Harambee Prosperity Plan (HHPII), an official has said.
Women at Work Training Centre has announced the graduation of 11 students from the first Hospitality course of 2023 and the inaugural Baker's course introduced this year.
International bodies call for increased ACC funding
March 26, 2023
International bodies have strongly recommended that the government increases its funding to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in order to strengthen its capacity and skills to effectively combat corruption and money laundering.
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Windhoek’s new parking system: What you need to know
March 26, 2023
The City of Windhoek has appointed two private companies, KeyPlot Investments and ChargeTech Namibia, to manage parking in the central business district.
Govt allocates N$139.3 million for disaster risk management
March 24, 2023
The government, through the Office of the Prime Minister, has made available N$139.3 million for disaster risk management programmes in the country, Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said.
Tuesday, the 21st March 2023 marked Namibia’s 33rd Independence Day. The day is known to be a celebration of an end of a colonial era, in the same vein a commemoration of selfless sacrifices made at the time, which paved the way for us to relish the rights and freedom we have today.
How to conceptualise SDGs in Namibia: Part 1
March 23, 2023
I had the privilege to attend the Namibia Institute of Corporate Governance conference that was held under the theme: “Mind shift – Real Contextualised Sustainability for Namibia”. It was an enlightening conference and I want to use this platform to reflect on the conference.
