A PLACE TO BELONG
A PLACE TO BELONG Driving back from Matemba Village near Ruacana to Nakayale Private Academy for Orphans and Marginalised Children, I felt the little boy on my lap relax. He had stopped crying and sat in silence, his face set, revealing not a trace of emotion. I could only sense the vast cultural divide between […]
A VISIONARY LEADER FOR A BETTER NAMIBIA
“President Nujoma championed a policy of national reconciliation, striving to unite the diverse tapestry of our society. His leadership fostered a sense of shared identity and purpose, guiding Namibia towards a path of peace and stability.”
THE ONE WHO GAVE NAMIBIA INDEPENDENCE
THE ONE WHO GAVE NAMIBIA INDEPENDENCE H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma(12 May 1929 – 8 February 2025) Freedom fighter. Revolutionary. Liberation hero. Pan- Africanist. Sam Nujoma was all of this and so much more. He was the Father of the Namibian nation, and the pioneer who led Namibia to independence. Sam Shafishuna Nujoma was born […]
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING
A MONTHLY WRAP-UP OF NEWS WORTH KNOWING N$885M DEAL IN THE WORKS TO TRANSFORM NAMIBIA’S TELECOMS AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE The Namibian government is in discussions with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to secure an investment exceeding N$885 million (US$50 million) to enhance the country’s telecommunications and digital infrastructure over the next five years. The initiative, […]
IN MEMORY OF HIS EXCELLENCY DR. SAM SHAFIISHUNA NUJOMA
IN MEMORY OF HIS EXCELLENCY DR. SAM SHAFIISHUNA NUJOMA Founding President of the Republic of Namibia(12 May 1929 – 8 February 2025) At the time of printing this edition of Namibia Trade Network, the passing of His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding President and Father of the Nation, had not yet occurred. It is […]
TIMELY SUPPORT ENHANCES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT USAKOS SECONDARY SCHOOL
TIMELY SUPPORT ENHANCES EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE AT USAKOS SECONDARY SCHOOL Usakos Secondary School, situated in the Omaruru Circuit of the Erongo Region, started 2025 on a high note thanks to a sponsorship from Debmarine Namibia. The marine mining company generously donated 82 much-needed chairs to the school, addressing a critical shortage of seating. The school’s principal, […]
FINLAND EYES DEEPER PARTNERSHIP WITH NAMIBIA IN TECH, ENERGY, AND MINING
FINLAND EYES DEEPER PARTNERSHIP WITH NAMIBIA IN TECH, ENERGY, AND MINING Finland says it wants to strengthen its economic ties with Namibia built on closer cooperation in the technology, renewable energy and mining sectors. Finnish Ambassador to Namibia, Leena Viljanen, says Finland’s expertise and technology align well with Namibia’s development priorities, creating significant opportunities for […]
BANK OF NAMIBIA EXPECTED TO CUT REPO RATE BY 25BPS
BANK OF NAMIBIA EXPECTED TO CUT REPO RATE BY 25BPS The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is expected to reduce the repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) next week at its first Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting of the year, lowering it to 6.75%. The anticipated rate cut aligns with South Africa’s monetary policy easing […]
NAMIBIA, SWEDEN STRENGTHEN MINING SECTOR COLLABORATION
NAMIBIA, SWEDEN STRENGTHEN MINING SECTOR COLLABORATION Namibia is seeking to bolster its mining sector through strategic collaboration with Sweden, focusing on value addition and sustainable mineral processing. Speaking at the 10th session of the Namibia-Sweden Bilateral Working Group meeting, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Jennely Matundu highlighted the potential for Sweden’s advanced mining […]
SUPPORTING RESILIENCE
SUPPORTING RESILIENCE Debmarine Namibia’s contribution to the OKAFA Adapt to Drought Project Debmarine Namibia continues to make meaningful contributions to Namibian communities through its Social Investment Fund. Recently, the company extended its support to the Okakarara Farmers’ Association (OKAFA) with a sponsorship aimed at addressing the challenges posed by climate change. The OKAFA Adapt to […]