Month: May 2025

By: Hertha Ekandjo Photo: Contributed A World Bank report has raised red flags over Namibia’s public procurement system, revealing that individuals without formal qualifications in procurement or related disciplines are permitted to serve in key roles within the public sector. According to the Methodology for Assessing Procurement Systems (MAPS) report, procurement in Namibia is not yet recognized as a profession. As a result, there is no legal requirement for personnel […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Photo: Contributed The African Aquaculture Company (AAC) has secured €2 million (approximately N$41 million) in equity financing to launch the first phase of its pioneering salmon farming project off the coast of Lüderitz in the //Kharas Region. This marks the beginning of a major international partnership between Namibian and Norwegian investors, aiming to establish Namibia as a future leader in sustainable aquaculture. The financing package which is […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) this week launched a nationwide leadership election process to re-establish Executive Committees (Excos) across its regional branches, aiming to revitalise the chamber’s presence and amplify the voice of the private sector throughout the country. After years without formalised local leadership structures, the initiative marks a key priority for newly appointed NCCI Chief Executive Officer, Titus Nampala, who is leading […]

    By: Selma Taapopi The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare has provided shelter, protection, and psychosocial support to 254 survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Violence Against Children (VAC), and Trafficking in Persons (TIP). This was realised across eight regional shelters during the 2024/2025 financial year with the shelters located in Khomas, Hardap, //Kharas, Omusati, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Zambezi, and Kunene regions, minister Emma Kantema-Gaomas confirmed […]