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BON AND DBN FORGE PARTNERSHIP TO BOOST NAMIBIA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) have signed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster economic growth and development in Namibia. The agreement, signed on Monday, aims to leverage the combined expertise and resources of the BoN and […]
CELEBRATING YIELDS IN RICE AND POULTRY PRODUCTION IN THE OMUSATI REGION
In the Omusati Region, where concerns over food security are mounting due to the impending drought, rice cultivation is expanding. The University of Namibia’s Ogongo Campus, strategically located in the Cuvelai- Etosha Basin of north-central Namibia, plays a pivotal role in this development. Specialising in agriculture, natural resource management and environmental science, Ogongo has become […]
NAMIBIA & INDONESIA FORGE CLOSER TIES FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
The bilateral relations between Namibia and Indonesia have experienced significant growth and transformation over the past few years. The diplomatic relationship between Namibia and Indonesia was formally established shortly after Namibia gained independence in 1990. Since then, both countries have engaged in various cooperative ventures. Trade between the two countries has been on a steady […]
THE UNUSUAL BUSY OFF-PEAK TOURISM SEASON IN NAMIBIA
Tourism in Namibia has traditionally exhibited a distinct cyclicality, with the peak season running from July to October. This pattern seems to be waning with a higher than usual number of visitors gracing Namibia during this latest January to April period. Below we explore the changing landscape of tourism in Namibia in more depth. The […]
AVIADEV AFRICA 2024 IGNITING CONNECTIONS, PROPELLING GROWTH
The AviaDev Africa 2024 conference, held from 19-21 June at the Movenpick Hotel in Windhoek, Namibia, was an exceptional gathering that brought together key stakeholders from across the aviation industry. As the premier forum dedicated to enhancing connectivity within Africa, AviaDev Africa provided a platform for airports, airlines, tourism authorities, governments, and industry suppliers to […]
NAMIBIA LEADS SOUTHERN AFRICA IN FIGHT AGAINST WILDLIFE TRAFFICKING
Namibia, through an operation dubbed Saving Wildlife through Multilateral Cooperation in Africa (SAMA), has seen 17 cases leading to the interception of 34 illegal shipments of wildlife within Southern Africa. According to the Regional Intelligence Liaison Offices Head for East and Southern Africa (ESA), Sitheni Ncube, operation SAMA took place between 1 January 2024 and […]
NAMIBIA COMMENDED IN HIV AND HEPATITIS B BATTLE
Namibia is making significant strides in combating the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis B from mother to child, showcasing the effectiveness of government-led initiatives in addressing these two global health challenges, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). On Monday (May 6), the WHO awarded Namibia with “silver tier” and “bronze tier” certifications for its […]
NAMIBIA INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONFERENCE TRIUMPHS WITH GLOBAL PARTICIPATION
Last week, the 6th edition of the Namibia International Energy Conference convened more than 750 attendees from 46 nations, 22 nations more than previous years, at the serene Droombos, Windhoek. This gathering served as a pivotal platform for deliberating on exciting developments in its Namibia’s energy landscape allowing delegates to reimagine the possibilities for our […]
U.S. GOVERNMENT SUPPORTS PUBLIC PHARMACIES TO IMPROVE SERVICES ACROSS NAMIBIA
With approximately 350 health facilities offering pharmaceutical services in Namibia, capacity building and technical support is crucial to maintaining top-quality service provision. For many pharmacists, day-to-day business and the high number of patients leave little time for training in key areas such as medicine safety and health commodity management. But for pharmacists like Anna Naukushu, […]
COW, MTC COMBINE FORCES TO COMBAT CRIME USING MODERN TECHNOLOGY
Charged with the responsibility to ensure the safety and security within the jurisdiction of the city, coupled with the increasing need for smart policing, the leadership of the Municipal Council of Windhoek and Namibia’s premier digital enabler, MTC, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which will see the two parties deploy, through the Windhoek City […]