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 […]
MULTICHOICE NAMIBIA HOSTS MASTERCLASS WITH SOUTH AFRICAN FILMMAKER MUNEERA SALLIES
…female filmmakers inspired “own their professional space” MultiChoice Namibia teamed up with famed South African director, producer and KykNET commissioning editor, Muneera Sallies, to host a masterclass for women in the local film and tv industry, themed: ‘owning your professional space’. Muneera Sallies has been part of the MultiChoice Namibia local content project Ombura, as […]
UNVEILING THE FISCAL LANDSCAPE OF NAMIBIA
Economic Pulse Namibia’s annual budgetary process is a crucial aspect of the country’s economic planning and fiscal management. In previous years, the government has presented comprehensive budgets aimed at addressing key national priorities, fostering economic growth and ensuring the wellbeing of its citizens. This year, the Namibian FY2024/25 budget is anchored on three policy pillars: […]
CONNECTING SOUTHERN AFRICA TO THE REST OF THE WORLD
OMAKE MOMENT with the Namibia Trade Network Have you ever wondered how all the products end up on the store shelves we visit? It’s a bit like raising a child – it takes community effort. Similarly, moving goods to and from Namibia involves multiple communities and leaders working together to manage the transportation routes across […]
EMPOWERING NAMIBIA’S FUTURE
Debmarine Namibia’s 2024 Bursary Awards Spark Brilliance in Education and Beyond Bursaries are an important component of widening participation in higher education. Debmarine Namibia, through its commitment to education, capacity and skills development, is empowering Namibia’s future leaders. The recipients of the Debmarine Namibia bursaries for the 2024 academic year were recently announced, once again […]