Business / Economics NIDA owes Keetmanshoop municipality nearly N$4.2 million By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) has confirmed that it owes the Keetmanshoop municipality approximately N$4.2 million in outstanding water and electricity charges as of end of January 2026. NIDA spokesperson, Wessel !Nanuseb, says the outstanding electricity bill currently amounts to N$2.8 million, while water stands at N$1.4 million. In a letter dated 10 February 2025, the Keetmanshoop municipality noted that NIDA owed them N$3.9 million, however […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Nandi-Ndaitwah urges unity as she opens new session of Parliament (Photo credit: NBC) President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday opened the Third Session of Namibia’s Eighth Parliament with a call for unity, urging lawmakers to rise above partisan politics and focus on improving the lives of citizens. The annual ceremony, held under the theme “Enhancing the role of Parliament for inclusive development and participatory democracy,” brought together the executive, legislature, and judiciary in a symbolic affirmation of constitutional governance. In her […] today3 February, 2026
APO International New open cast mine set to drive job opportunities and economic activity on East Rand Privately owned mining house Upward Spiral 1471 (Pty) Ltd (www.UpwardSpiral1471.co.za) is set to commence full-scale mining at its recently acquired Snake Road Mining Right in Benoni on the East Rand. The proposed mining operation will target an established gold-bearing reef that laterally extends from the Snake Road area to Upward Spiral’s Van Ryn surface mining operation in Benoni. Exploration work began in late 2025 following the successful transfer of […] today3 February, 2026
APO International The Chairman of the Liberian Telecommunications Authority Meets with the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission During his visit to Abuja, Nigeria, on Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Chairman of the Liberia Telecommunications Authority, Clarence Massaquoi, met with the President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray, provided an opportunity to discuss reforms and development in the digital sector in his country, as well as strengthening regional cooperation in the field of telecommunications. He also informed the chairman […] today3 February, 2026
APO International H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray Meets with Members of the Diplomatic and Technical Corps to Strengthen Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Relations with its Partners Discussions between the President of the ECOWAS Commission and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to Nigeria took place on Thursday, 29 January 2026, at the ECOWAS Commission headquarters. The objective was to work towards strengthening diplomatic ties and exploring opportunities for collaboration between ECOWAS and its international and regional partners with a view to facilitating regional stability and shared prosperity. The meeting gave the opportunity to the members of […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Oshiwambo Ondoolopa ya Okahao oya taalela epato lyomeya okuza nena sigo ongula Ehangano lyo Namwater olya tseyithile ondoolopa ya Okahao moshitopolwa Omusati kutya otayi ka taalela epato lyomeya omasiku geli gaali,opo ompungulilo yokohi yevi yuudhithwe omeya. Epiyaganeko okwa tegelelwa li kwate oowili 24-48 nena sigo ongula okuza potundi onti 05h00-00h00. Momushangwa gwiikundaneki gwa pitithwa omandaaha,omukuluntu gwiipambele yoshigwana mo Namwater Lot Ndamanomhata okwati elalakano lyoku pata omeya oku nawapaleka eandjaganeko lyomeya momudhingoloko. Ta holola wo kutya iitopolwa ya gumwa omwa kwatelwa wo o […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link APO International Africa’s Green Economy Summit 2026 aims to unlock global capital Sanlam Investments returns as the headline sponsor of the 2026 Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES), for the third consecutive year, reinforcing its long-term commitment to unlocking global capital for Africa’s sustainable future. The Summit will take place in Cape Town from 24 to 27 February 2026. Over four days, AGES will accelerate Africa’s transition to a just and inclusive green economy by directly connecting global investors with projects that […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Oshiwambo Omukifi wo Malaria onghee tautwikile no kutandavela moshilongo Namibia okwa lopotwa a adididilika oupyakadi wovanhu vaningwa oihakanwa yomukifi wo Malaria, vefike po 8 760 omo 604 va tambulilwa meembete doipangelo omanga 11 vaxulifa sha didilikwa okudja mo 25 January 2026, moshilongo ashishe. Shelikwatelela kolopota yoshikundaneki sho Nampa oyati omukanda oo wapitifilwa oikundaneki okudja kouminsitry wonghalo nawa noudjolowele onghela, owati omuvalu wadidilikwa owa kalelapo eyopombada lee 68 per cent oku shiyelekanifa nomuvalu waavo vadidilikilwe vaningwa oihakanwa yomukifi vali vefike […] today3 February, 2026
insert_link Namibia Lawmakers face backlog as Parliament reopens Parliament of Namibia (Photo credit: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of United Kingdom) The official opening of Namibia’s Parliament takes place this afternoon, uniting the three arms of the state: the executive, the legislature, and the judiciary. This event marks the start of a new parliamentary session, during which lawmakers are expected to focus on national policy, oversight, and legislation. Key bills expected to be tabled include the Land Bill, the Public […] today3 February, 2026
