ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE WORLD ORGANISATION FOR ANIMAL HEALTH
ANNUAL ASSEMBLY OF THE WORLD ORGANISATION FOR ANIMAL HEALTH The LLPBN executive for quality assurance attened the 92nd annual general assembly of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in Paris, France from 25 to 29 may 2025. Of interest to the Namibian livestock sector are the talks regarding vaccination against emerging animal diseases, specifically […]
LIVESTOCK BRAND VERIFICATION CAMPAIGN
LIVESTOCK BRAND VERIFICATION CAMPAIGN The livestock brand verification campaign, which was launched by DVS in collaboration with the Livestock Board, started in July 2023 and concluded in December 2023. Every livestock brand owner was required to verify their brand. The deactivation of unverified brands came into effect in mid-June 2025. Brands that have not been […]
REHO MEAT RECEIVES SEAL OF QUALITY
REHO MEAT RECEIVES SEAL OF QUALITY Consistent quality and a determination to succeed, ensuring the best possible prices for Namibian farmers, have earned Reho Meat Processors (RMP) the Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia’s (LLPBN) Seal of Quality. An official handing-over ceremony took place in June at the abattoir, located just outside Rehoboth. Several […]
MIRT REGIONAL ENGAGEMENTS WITH BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN AFCFTA
MIRT REGIONAL ENGAGEMENTS WITH BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN AFCFTA The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) in conjunction with the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) is undertaking regional engagements with the Namibian business community, designed to facilitate Namibia’s integration into the continental trade framework under the African Continental Free […]
BON CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AMID ECONOMIC TRIUMPHS AND PERSISTENT INVESTMENT CHALLENGES
BON CELEBRATES 35 YEARS AMID ECONOMIC TRIUMPHS AND PERSISTENT INVESTMENT CHALLENGES Source: Business Express The Bank of Namibia (BoN) marked a signifcant milestone last week, celebrating 35 years of steering the nation’s monetary policy and safeguarding financial stability. A high-profile event in the capital, officiated by President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and hosted by Governor Johannes […]
AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF THE REGULATOR, TELECOS AND CONSUMERS IN FOSTERING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIVITY IN NAMIBIA
AN APPRAISAL OF THE ROLE OF THE REGULATOR, TELECOS AND CONSUMERS IN FOSTERING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CONNECTIVITY IN NAMIBIA Source: Business Express The Communications Act which is the enabling legislation, establishes the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibian (CRAN). CRAN is mandated in terms of section 5 of the Act is to regulate the communications industry. It is […]
NAMIBIA BETS BIG ON EDUCATION TO FUEL ECONOMIC FUTURE
NAMIBIA BETS BIG ON EDUCATION TO FUEL ECONOMIC FUTURE Source: Business Express In a landmark address delivered last week, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah launched Namibia’s national campaign under the African Union’s “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa” initiative, placing a massive economic wager on foundational education as the cornerstone of the nation’s future prosperity. The […]
NAMIBIA’S UPSTREAM PETROLEUM UNIT ANNOUNCES REGULATORY REVIEW, EYES COMPETITIVE RESTRUCTURING
NAMIBIA’S UPSTREAM PETROLEUM UNIT ANNOUNCES REGULATORY REVIEW, EYES COMPETITIVE RESTRUCTURING Source: Business Express Namibia’s newly formed Upstream Petroleum Unit is currently in the process of conducting a review of the country’s existing regulatory framework with a view to propose policies for the governance of the rapidly evolving petroleum industry. Speaking during the second edition of […]
EU, NAMIBIA LAUNCH FEEDLOT TO CATALYSE NORTHERN LIVESTOCK REVOLUTION
EU, NAMIBIA LAUNCH FEEDLOT TO CATALYSE NORTHERN LIVESTOCK REVOLUTION Source: Business Express In a signifcant stride towards transforming Namibia’s communal agriculture, the European Union (EU) and the Government of the Republic of Namibia last week broke ground on a state-ofthe-art N$78.9 million (approx. EUR 3.9 million) cattle feedlot at the Etunda Irrigation Scheme. The ceremony, […]
NAMIBIA’S OIL RICHES MAY FINALLY START TO FLOW
NAMIBIA’S OIL RICHES MAY FINALLY START TO FLOW Source: Business Express The world’s hottest postcode for oil exploration is Namibia, attracting a who’s who of the petroleum industry. So far, the African nation has generated lots of promise, but little in barrels or dollars. That’s beginning to change: The contours of its prize are now […]