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President Mbumba meets Elon Musk to discuss investment in Namibia’s Technology Sector

On the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (#UNGA79), President Nangolo Mbumba held a high-profile meeting with Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, Tesla Motors, and Starlink. The...
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Hangana Seafood concludes first wage negotiations with workers council

Hangana Seafood, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, has announced the conclusion of its wage negotiations with the Workers’ Council. This marks the first time these negotiations...
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Agriculture sector key to economic growth, says Schlettwein

Speaking at the 25th Anniversary of the Annual Agricultural Symposium, Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, emphasized the pivotal role of agriculture in driving inclusive development and...
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NUST and EU unveils inspiring mural celebrating Green Energy Transition

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) in collaboration with the European Union (EU), unveiled a breathtaking mural at the University’s Windhoek Campus, this week. The vibrant artwork, showcasing...
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Germany supports Namibia with a EUR 3 million grant to establish a Sustainable Financing Mechanism for Namibia’s state-protected areas

the National Planning Commission (NPC) of Namibia together with the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) and KfW Development Bank (KfW), on behalf of German Development Cooperation, signed a...
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NIPDB and NAMRA join forces to boost investment in Namibia

The Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NIPDB and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NAMRA). This MoU marks a significant step towards enhancing...
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25th Annual Meeting of Namibia Council of Traditional Leaders focuses on governance and leadership

The 25th annual meeting of the Council of Traditional Leaders in Namibia is currently underway discussing issues of traditional governance and provide counsel to President Nangolo Mbumba on various matters....
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Mariama Cire Sylla announced as World Bank Group Resident Representative for Namibia

Effective October 1st, 2024, Mariama Cire Sylla becomes the World Bank Group’s joint Resident Representative for Namibia. This newly created position provides a single point of contact for access to...
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MultiChoice Namibia to host Film Festival this September

MultiChoice Namibia has announced it will host a two-day Film Festival from 28 – 29 September 2024, bringing together filmmakers, industry professionals, and cinema enthusiasts for a celebration of storytelling through...
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Pupkewitz GWM pioneers Namibia’s first full Hybrid bakkie

GWM has launched the P-SERIES P500, delivering 255kW of self-charging hybrid electric power. The all-new GWM P500 HEV is set to revolutionize the bakkie market with its impressive size and...
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Environment ministry addresses concerns over Sossusvlei concession rights

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has acknowledged public and tour operator concerns regarding the recently awarded concession rights at Sossusvlei in the Namib Naukluft Park. In a statement,...
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Vice President highlights Green Hydrogen Initiative at Global Summit

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasized the critical role of the late President Dr. Hage G. Geingob, in championing the country’s Green Hydrogen and Green Industrialization initiatives during her address at...
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