By Adolf Kaure. Namibia were held to a 1-1 draw against host-nation South Africa in the opening match of the Hollywood Bets COSAFA encounter which took place on Wednesday evening at the King Zwelithini Stadium in Durban, South Africa.
By Freeman ya Ngulu. The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) this week attended the COREVIP2023 Expo, taking place at the Windhoek Country Club Resort from 4-7 July 2023. The COREVIP 2023 is held under the theme ‘Advancing Excellence in African Higher Education’ and aims to give rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities a platform […]
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
Bank Windhoek’s Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialists Finance, James Chapman, said that the bank values its staff members and has consistently made a concerted effort to invest in a Future-Fit Leadership and Talent pool.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
Nedbank’s Head of Private Wealth, Cornell Meeks, will address the Economist Businesswoman breakfast on 21 July on the issue of approaching wealth for female investors. The Economist Businesswomen Club is inviting the public to this networking breakfast on 21 July at Am Weinberg Conference Centre, at a fee of N$310 for members and N$330 for […]
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
Marrakech — In a world propelled by advancing technology and an insatiable appetite for digital services, the global data centre industry has experienced remarkable growth. However, a recent Market Spotlight by UK-based DC Byte, a leading provider of global data centre intelligence, shines a light on the untapped potential of emerging African markets, revealing a […]
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The Namibia Scientific Society is inviting the public to a talk by Dr Antje Burke titled, ‘The plight of Sperrgebiet endemics-Do they have a chance in the face of multiple threats?’, on 11 July at 19:00.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
A web-based system that aims to provide real-time performance data and streamline the management and implementation of the country’s school feeding programme was launched this week. The system dubbed Namibia School Feeding Information Management System (NaSIS), was launched by the deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
Telecom Namibia, with approval from Communication Regulatory Authority, has implemented new permanent tn mobile tariffs for its Jiva Packages and Prepaid unlimited Data Boost Packages effective 30 June. The move is aimed at keeping abreast with the Global ICT trends in line with the 4th Industrial Revolution and responding proactively to customer needs for increased […]
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has announced that petrol prices and the prices of both diesel 50ppm and diesel 10ppm will remain unchanged throughout July. According to the ministry, the prices of petrol in Walvis Bay will remain at N$19.78 per litre while the price of diesel 50ppm will remain at N$19.05 per litre, […]
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The Roads Authority (RA) has urged motorists to avoid the road connecting Rosh Pinah and Aussenkehr, informing the public of the immediate closure of the District Road (DR 212) due to wet and slippery conditions caused by recent heavy rainfall in some parts of the //Karas Region.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has called upon members of the public, farmers, and property owners to put measures in place to minimize the risk of veld fires. The fire season started in April and so far the ministry has recorded a total of 499,344 hectares burned by uncontrolled fires, ministerial spokesperson, Romeo […]
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, this week highlighted the urgent need for the nation to achieve self-sufficiency in basic food staples. Speaking at a meeting with the new board members of the country’s Agronomic Board, Schlettwein emphasized the economic potential of agriculture, particularly the agronomic sector.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
To celebrate 30 years of the Premier League, SuperSport has been running the Premier League 30 Africa XI campaign to celebrate the best African players to have plied their trade in England’s top flight.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
By Adolf Kaure. Two Namibian athletes, Philip Seidler and Suzelle Pronk have emerged victorious at the ongoing African Beach Games in Hammamet, Tunisia organised by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
One of the biggest challenges the motor industry faces is a fight for talent. Over the years, for its part, Pupkewitz Motors has played a pivotal part in skills development relevant to the motor industry through their automotive technician training (apprenticeships), sales trainee programmes and graduate trainee mentorship.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Honourable Emma Theofelus officially launched the Namibia National Internet Universality Indicators (ROAM-X) Assessment at the Namibia University of Science and Technology HTTP Centre in Windhoek, on 27 June.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
By Clifton Movirongo. The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon Iipumbu Shiimi introduced the Banking Institutions Bill in parliament on Monday to revoke the Banking Institutions Act, 1998, as amended. The new version of the act will address various shortcomings to ensure that banking institutions are effectively regulated.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The National Training Authority (NTA) has announced that Justina Ashiyana has been appointed to serve as WorldSkills Champions Trust Representative for Africa from 2023 to 2024, representing the African continent together with South Africa’s Mihle Mvelakubi.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
Supply disruptions that arose in the aftermath of the Covid-19 epidemic, are still hampering the automotive trade with the result that used vehicle have seen steady price increases as demand rose. Discussing sales trends over the 12 months up to March this year, Pupkewitz Motors Managing Director, Mr Anton Westraadt said the sterling 20% growth […]
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The City of Windhoek (CoW) Awareness Officials together with MTC staff members embarked on a door-to-door campaign in Luxury Hill, Katutura, following the recent launch of the Sorting at the Source Waste Programme.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The Minister of Justice Yvonne Dausab recently motivated the passing of the International Cooperation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill, per Article 63 (2)(e) of the Constitution, read together with Article 32(3)(e) of the same, to ensure the confiscation of the instrumentality of an offence or intended instrumentality of a crime from foreign states.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
Whale Rock Cement (trading as Cheetah Cement) this week presented 10 tonnes of cement to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, as part of the company’s corporate social responsibility.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) this year will provide over N$1.6 billion in funding to support the national HIV/TB response, said United States Global AIDS Coordinator, Ambassador Dr.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is launching the Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) to reduce the accident and serious incident rate across Africa as part of the Focus Africa initiative.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The country remains committed to receiving and protecting asylum seekers by the provisions of international law, a government official said Tuesday as the southwestern African nation joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Refugee Day.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
Kraatz, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group signed a substantive agreement with the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) early this month in Walvis Bay. The agreement will be effective as of 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2034 and applies to all 47 bargaining unit employees of Kraatz.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia
The Eduvision journey just took a huge stride forward with pledges totalling more than N$2 million at a networking fundraiser held earlier in June. The funds are designated for the Adopt-a-School project which brings internet connectivity to rural schools on the Paratus backbone.
- Catégorie : Economist Namibia