Maggie Forcelledo

In a world increasingly focused on sustainable energy solutions, Africa emerges as a beacon of innovation, with Namibia spearheading the continent’s transition towards green hydrogen production. The upcoming Global African…

Namibia has expressed concern over the ongoing developments in the Middle East, cautioning that the situation could escalate into a broader conflict affecting the entire region and beyond. The Namibian…

The Minister of Mines and Energy, Honourable Tom Alweendo, announced that Namibia will host the first Global Africa Hydrogen Summit in September 2024. The event, themed “From Ambition to Action:…

Rössing Uranium made a donation of N$750,000 to the Namibian Police in the Erongo Region. The funds will be used to service and maintain police vehicles in the towns of…

Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia has appointed Twapewa Kadhikwa as the new Chairperson of the company in Namibia, effective immediately. Mrs Kadhikwa succeeds Mr Mike Leech, who has servedas Chairman for…

In the heart of industrial Windhoek, Mello Bakery hums with activity. The 24-hour operation, which produces thousands of loaves of bread every day, has recently become the place of work…

The Namibian Police has launched a massive manhunt for 11 prisoners who escaped from the Katima Mulio police cells in the Zambezi region. Inspector Kisco Sitali, the Police spokesperson in…

Trustco Group Holdings Limited (“Trustco” or “the Company”) has announced that RiskowitzValue Fund (“RVF”), a US-based fund, has entered into a six-month non-exclusive agreement toinvest up to USD 100 million…

The ACTION Namibia Coalition has welcomed the announcement by the Namibian Government of aN$19 million allocation to operationalise the Information Commission under the Access toInformation Act 8 of 2022. The…

The FNB House Price Index printed a 12-month average growth of 1.5% at the end of Q4-2023,compared to a growth of 3.3% at the end of Q3-2023 and -1.9% at…

Methealth Namibia has announced a significant policy shift affecting payments to South Africa, with the Bank of Namibia (BoN) mandating all such transactions as foreign currency transfers via the SWIFT…

In a heartfelt demonstration of commitment to social responsibility, Executives and SeniorManagers from Capricorn Group, Bank Windhoek, Capricorn Asset Management, and CapricornPrivate Wealth traded in their business attire for jeans…

President Nangolo Mbumba has commenced an official visit to Keetmanshoop, where he is set to engage with traditional leaders representing the Hardap and //Karas Regions. The President’s arrival marks a…

Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has announced its summarized consolidated financial results for the 6 months which ended December 2023. As a proudly Namibian business that is vested in growing the…

Rössing Uranium donated two busses to the Namibia Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT) in Arandis. The donation, which falls part of the company’s deliberate efforts to keep up to…

President Nangolo Mbumba has announced the appointment of members to the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission. This commission has been tasked with evaluating the existing boundaries of regions and constituencies…

Following extensive feedback and demand from the local business community, particularly Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has extended its Annual Duty Penalty Waiver…

It is with profound reverence, gratitude, and deep understanding that the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Groupannounces the forthcoming resignation of its beloved Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Wessie vander Westhuizen, and…

Sanlam hosted a pivotal phase of the Sanlam Bridge session, where 11 ambitious entrepreneurs showcased their innovative ideas in a pitch competition, in collaboration with esteemed partner, the Namibia Investment…

As the deadline for the mandatory registration of all Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards looms, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) urges stakeholders to register their SIM cards before…

The government of the Republic of Namibia welcomes the adoption on Monday, 25 March 2024, of Resolution 2728 by the United Nations Security Council, which demands amongst others, an immediate…

The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) hosted a significant Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) Key External Stakeholder engagement at the Mercure Hotel, underscoring its dedication to sustainable environmental development….

In a significant step towards addressing housing challenges, the City of Windhoek marked a pivotal moment with a ground-breaking ceremony for the construction of 113 houses. These residences are part…

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Dr João L. Ngimbi, Executive Director of Southern Africa GroupII Constituency, visited the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) as part of his consultation mission toNamibia….

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has reinforced its commitment to promoting universal access to information and digital services with a recent donation. CRAN handed over seven (7) computers…

As the current Chair of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the month of March 2024, Namibia is set to host two significant events aimed at…

True independence stands as the cornerstone of a nation’s prosperity and integrity, enabling its people to embrace dignity and realize their full humanity. In his address to the nation, at…

In line with regulatory requirements, the banking sector will be rolling out changes to howclients make and receive payments between Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africaalso known as ‘the Common…

In a historic moment for Namibian cricket, Cricket Namibia, alongside its partners, convened for a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the commencement of construction for the nation’s inaugural international cricket stadium,…

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has announced its unwavering support for the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land…

“In observance of Independence Day, which is commemorated on March 21st every year, ourstaff members showed their patriotism to the Amos Meerkat Early Childhood DevelopmentProgramme by volunteering their time and…

Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), willdeliver an address at the Namibian International Energy Conference (NIEC) in Windhoek this April, sharing insight into…

In its ongoing commitment to education and youth development, Sanlam proudly announces the awarding of six bursaries and the induction of 17 interns into the Sanlam family. This initiative reinforces…

BACKGROUND During December 2020, Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) filed a constitutional challenge against the amended Section 23 of the Communications Act, in the High Court. MTC’s application was based on…

Over three thousand delegates drawn from both public and private institutions globally will, from 21st to 25th April 2024, meet in Nairobi to discuss Africa’s connectivity matters. During the five-day…

His excellency President Nangolo Mbumba in his state of the nation address said a comprehensive transformation plan was developed to expand access to Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) with…

The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) through the National Ozone Unit (NOU) with assistance from the GIZ Proklima donated 16 Green Air Conditioners (ACs) to the Windhoek Vocational Training…

The Namibia Statistics Agency has highlighted findings from the 2023 Population and Housing Census Preliminary Report which contains provisional results on population size and sex composition, population density and number…

Future Media and TribeFire Studios are delighted to announce that the merger between the two media companies has been successfully completed, with OneAfrica and 99FM becoming subsidiaries of Namibia Future…

Rössing Marathon defending champion Thomas Rainhold was crowned as the 2024 champion, while Lavinia Haitope was crowned the ladies open champion, on Saturday, 9 March at the Rössing Marathon Championship…

As part of its Women in Energy series taking place this month, Energy Capital & Power (ECP) www.EnergyCapitalPower.com celebrates women in leadership positions within Africa’s energy and mining sectors. With Senegal,…

FNB Namibia officially launched an Exchange Traded Notes (ETN) programme to allow Namibians to participate in the global investments economy by acquiring listed instruments in international companies like Amazon, Apple,…

His Excellency President Nangolo Mbumba officially launched the inaugural African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) Country Review Report for Namibia, underscoring Namibia’s unwavering commitment to fortifying its governance framework and fostering…

Hon. Dr. Peya Mushelenga, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation will travel to Luanda, Angola to attend the Meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers from…

Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab attended the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Zanzibar with the ministers calling for stronger action to ensure that access to justice becomes…

His Excellency President Nangolo Mbumba concluded a one-day working visit to the Republic of Angola, where he held bilateral talks with the President of Angola, His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves…

The Board of Directors of the Namibia Training Authority has announced the appointment of Mr. Erick Fundula Nenghwanya as its Chief Executive Officer, with effect from 1 April 2024, for…

The U.S. government, through the USAID Mobilizing Investment project, announced a grant of N$19 million (US$1 million) to Namibia Hydrogen Fund Managers (Pty) Limited to support the N$22 billion (US$1.15…

Councilor Queen Omagano Kamati, the Mayor of the City of Windhoek, at the first ordinary Council meeting of 2024, pledged to focus on critical issues that are essential to enhance…

Scholastica works for KP-STAR (Key Populations Strengthening Technical Assistance Response), a U.S. Government-funded project that provides health and other crucial services in Namibia to people who are at risk of…

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has issued a statement raising concern to reports regarding compliance with section 139, 140 and 141 of the Electoral Act to the Democratic Coalition…

The United Republic of Tanzania is all set to welcome ministers and attorneys-general, from commonwealth countries, including Namibia, to the Commonwealth Law Ministers Meeting in Zanzibar on 4 March 2024…

The state funeral of the late president Dr Hage Geingob will be conducted in three stages, starting with the ceremonial route procession today, the main memorial service tomorrow, Saturday the…

The Namibian Defence Force will lead a military procession with the remains of the late President Dr Hage Geingob across the capital city tomorrow, Friday 23 February, to allow the…

Namibia is preparing to negotiate with De Beers to secure a larger stake from diamonds mined within its borders. The current arrangement allows Namibia to retain 15% of the diamonds…

The African Union together with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) unveiled a commemorative statue of the revered Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere of Tanzania during the 37th Ordinary Session of…

In a collaborative initiative led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) country offices in Namibia and Malawi, a delegation comprising 31 agricultural extension staff and…

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will be conducting a second mock voters’ registration exercise of the enhanced and upgraded Integrated Mobile Voter Registration System (IMVRS) in the Khomas Region….

In the intricate dance of economics, few instruments wield as much influence as a country’s repo rate. This often-overlooked figure holds the power to sway markets, influence borrowing costs, and…

As part of its “Brew a Better World 2030” strategy, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has announced that it is accelerating its sustainability efforts by committing to reach zero emissions across…

Observed annually on February 13th, World Radio Day is a global celebration that honors the power and impact of radio as a medium of communication. Established by the United Nations…

– The United Nations general Assembly paid tribute to the memory of the late President Dr. Hage Geingob at the 54th plenary meeting in New York, yesterday.   – Two…

– The ministry of Information and Communication technology held a memorial service in honour of the late Dr. Hage Geingob in Windhoek yesterday, with prominent lawyer Sisa Namandja paying tribute…

– Parliament is set to mark a significant occasion in the nation’s democratic journey with the opening of the Ninth Session of the Seventh Parliament this afternoon at 14:30. In…

– The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology has announced a period of mourning for H.E. Dr. Hage G. Geingob, from today until the date of his funeral. During the…

– A photograph of a Mahangu (Pearl Millet) harvester in northern Namibia has won first prize in an international photographic competition organised by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization…

– Namibia has maintained its ranking of 59 and a score of 49 in the Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), online magazine, The Brief reports. The CPI ranks 180…

– The Namibian government says it is working on finalising the awarding of the TransKalahari railway tender to connect with Botswana before the end of the year. The rail tender…

– The Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO), will be launching its Access to Higher Education Month long Campaign this morning that aims to assist students and trainees with all issues…

– Namibia has been ranked as the 5th country with the strongest investment momentum for 2024 in the world, as revealed by a new study conducted by FDI Intelligence, online…

– The Parliament of Namibia, will host a Meeting of the Budget Committee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region in Windhoek from today until the 26th of January….

– The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) says the country’s tourism industry experienced a surge in leisure travels last year, with 90% of total visits. – The Brief – The…

– The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has raised concern about the possibility of losing revenue due to the expected boom in electric vehicles in Namibia. Online magazine, The Brief reports…

– 19 Year old Fenni Megameno Ankoshi was arrested along with 34 year old Untag Kamati in connection with a Bank Windhoek theft case of N$2 million. Ankoshi and Kamati…

– The UK Government has appointed VFS Global as its visa agent in 142 countries including Namibia. The UK Government introduced a visa requirement for all Namibian nationals intending to…

– The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has cancelled the Spectrum Licences awarded to UCOM Mobile Namibia (Pty) Ltd (formerly known as (MTN)), issued between November 2014 and April…

– Namibia’s passport has been ranked 65 globally, according to the latest Henley Passport Index, granting visa-free access to 80 countries. Online magazine, The Brief reports that this is a…

– The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NAMBTS) is experiencing critically low blood stocks, the lowest the reserves have been over the preceding four years. NAMBTS is therefore urgently calling…

– The Minister of Education, Arts and Culture, Honourable Ester Anna Nghipondoka has instructed that school principals, education officers and inspectors of education to analyze the 2023 NSSC Ordinary and…

– The Ministry of Mines and Energy has proposed the introduction of a single importation point for goods as a means to curb rising import prices. Minister of Mines and…

– Evidence of widespread abuse and torture by the founder of one of the world’s biggest Christian evangelical churches has been uncovered by the BBC. Dozens of ex-Synagogue Church of…

– Former South African president Jacob Zuma says he will not vote for the African National Congress (ANC) and is creating a new political party. – BBC – Stepping into…

– The 53rd meeting of UNAIDS’ Programme Coordinating Board (PCB) concluded in Geneva, Switzerland, with Board members making strong commitments to redouble efforts to end AIDS by 2030. Namibia First…

– Namibia has accumulated more than N$110 billion in revenue from the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) since 2017, under the revenue-sharing formula. – The Brief – The Board of…

– Fishrot accused Nigel van Wyk was granted bail by Judge David Munsu in the Windhoek High Court yesterday, with co-accused Bernhardt Esau’s bail application dismissed. – The Board of…

– U.S. multinational energy corporation Chevron has donated N$5.6 million for projects that support food security in Namibia, plus N$1 million for emergency drought relief for vulnerable women and children.-…

– The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia says that only 1, 043, 144 active SIM cards out of approximately 2,436,367 across all licensed networks in Namibia, representing 43%, have been…

– The Bank of Namibia says the country’s international reserves decreased to N$49 Billion as of 30 November 2023. BoN Governor Johannes !Gawaxab stated that the reserves mark a decline…

– The Ministry of Mines and Energy has implemented a new licensing procedure for mineral rights and petroleum upstream licences, marking a shift from the traditional open application system. Online…

– Windhoek Country Club Resort has notched up a N$69.2 million revenue surge year-on-year for the fiscal year 2023, culminating in a remarkable profit of N$15.3 million, the highest recorded…

– The City of Windhoek is set to write off N$524 million in interest accrued by residents’ debt providing much needed relief for individuals struggling to keep up with their…

– The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises maintains Namibians are not overtaxed as it may seem because if that were the case the Treasury could have been recording a…

– The government is considering a long-term plan to transform its state-owned power utility, NamPower, into an electricity distribution company, while Independent Power Producers (IPPs) take over the generation of…

– Namibia is targeting to convert more than 120 000 fuel combustion engine vehicles to use green hydrogen by 2030 as premised in the National Determined Contribution climate change strategy….

– President Hage Geingob has raised concern about the trade regulations of the Southern African Customs Union, saying in its current form, it does not allow for industrialisation. The President…

– The Ministry of Mines and Energy has since March this year ceased allocating the fuel levy to the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia. NAMCOR’s Manager for Marketing, Communication and…

– The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia has reported an unprecedented net loss of N$700 million, according to unaudited financial statements as of 31 March 2023. NAMCOR’s Acting Managing Director Shiwana…

– The Namibian Ports Authority is close to finalising 2 25-year concession agreement with Terminal Investment Limited (TIL), a subsidiary of the MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, for the operation of…

– The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises says it is reviewing and reforming the country’s taxation policy, as it seeks to maximise taxes from the insurance sector, online magazine,…

– Namibia Water Corporation Ltd has unveiled plans for a large scale desalination and power plant project along the central coast, with an estimated investment of N$4.2 billion. The project,…

– The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has reported a surge in passenger numbers at Luderitz Airport, rising from 400 per month to 1420 as of March 2023. The increase is…

– The government will have to fork out an additional N$1.7 billion for the 2024-2025 financial year to cover the 5% salary increment for civil servants at Grades 1-13, Secretary…

– The Trans-Kalahari Railway Project Management Office says 12 companies have shown interest in funding the feasibility study as well as developing the new Trans-Kalahari railway corridor between Namibia and…

– The Namibian Government intends to accelerate nationwide upgrading of informal settlements and implement proactive incremental land servicing. Online magazine, The brief reports that the plans are highlighted in the…

– The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation has proposed a National Minimum Wage (NMW) of N$18 per hour. Online magazine, The Brief reports that the Minister of…

– Windhoek’s Mayor, Cllr Joseph Uapingene, revealed that a proposal on the debt write-off is being finalized to serve at Council before the year ends. The proposed submission will highlight…

– Following the passing of Mr Axali Doëseb, composer and author of the National Anthem on 27 October 2023, President Hage G. Geingob has declared a period of national mourning…

– Meeting with President Hage Geingob, and his top government officials at state house yesterday, Dr. Victoria Kwakwa, the World Bank Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa, articulated…

– City residents have once again exceeded the water consumption target reaching 536,418 cubic meters, significantly surpassing the target of 422,877 cubic meters. The City of Windhoek warns that the…

– The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia says the current SIM card registration rate is a mere 33% as of 30 September 2023. Katrina Sikeni, the Executive: Communication and Consumer…

– Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of the newly renovated emergency unit at the Katutura Hospital, President Hage Geingob said that Cabinet recently approved a comprehensive plan prepared by the…

– Loans worth N$326.1 Million have been disbursed to a total of 310 small and medium enterprises since the launch of the SMEs Recovery Loan Scheme by the Bank of…

– The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding further extending a previous agreement to create a framework of coordination…

– Namibia is set to become a new frontier for satellite internet and digital connectivity, with companies like Starlink, Amazon and OneWeb expressing interest in extending operations to the country….

– Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has implored financial and insurance companies to be transparent and truthful with their clients. The Prime minister called for the training of the public on…

– The Bank of Namibia Monetary Policy Committee has decided to leave the repo rate unchanged at 7.75% and the prime rate at 11%.  – Workers at a South African…

– The Namibia Revenue Agency says the construction sector owes it N$2.6Billion in tax arrears. Online magazine, The Brief reports that the agency’s database indicates that 14 330 construction companies…

– Namibia has been awarded with the Champion of Press Freedom in Africa Award at the 10th International Festival of Freedom of Expression and Press in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. –…

– Namibia President Dr. Hage G. Geingob has departed for Brussels, Belgium to participate and deliver a statement at the European Union inaugural Global Gateway Forum and the first EU-Namibia…

– Telecom Namibia, NPTH and the Namibia Public Workers Union concluded the 2022/2023 wage and salary negotiations that provides for an inflationary adjustment of 4% across the board for all…

– The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology and Salt Essential IT has officially launched the first ever iSecureBot, a WhatsApp Info Bot that provides cybersecurity awareness and education.  –…

– The Chief Executive Officer of the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, Emilia Nghikembua, said CRAN is working on a study that will be issued to the Ministry of Information…

– The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia says Namibia falls short in cybersecurity measures, making the country vulnerable to cyber crimes. Online magazine, The Brief reports that this comes as…

– Namibia’s trade deficit widened by 17% during the month of August to 4.9 billion compared to 3.7 billion and N$4.1 billion recorded in July 2023 and August 2022, respectively. –…

– The Electricity Control Board of Namibia says Regional Electricity Distributors are not to blame for high electricity tariffs. The ECB says the high tariffs are due to generation and…

– The Windhoek municipal council has approved a plan to electrify approximately four thousand households in Windhoek’s informal settlements over the next five years. – Kenya’s government will abolish all…

– The price of petrol will increase by N$1.90 cents per litre while Diesel 50ppm and 10ppm will increase by N$2.40 cents per litre respectively. – Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has announced a…

– Members of the public are embarking on the ultimate Car Free Day Challenge today, which is an annual event advocating for reduced car usage and increased reliance on sustainable…

– The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has raised concerns about the financial stability of the country’s medical aid industry. – The Brief – At least 11 people have been…

– The City of Johannesburg in South Africa has named a road after anti-apartheid hero Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. – News24 – At least 100 people have died and 150 others injured…

– Load shedding in parts of South Africa have been suspended amid heavy flooding. – BBC – Sacking Eddie Jones would be “the worst thing” Australia could do despite their…

– Niger’s military rulers have banned French aircrafts from entering the country’s airspace. – BBC – Screenwriters in the US say they have reached a tentative deal with studio bosses…

– Parents in the US whose children purchased items in the popular game Fortnite without their permission will be able to claim a refund. – BBC – India has suspended…

– More than half of girls between the ages of 15 and 19 in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province have already been pregnant, according to a study by the National Statistics…

– Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu has taken the government to court after he was allegedly blocked from travelling to South Korea for a conference.- BBC – Showers and thundershowers…