insert_link NamibiaHeroes’ Day Celebrations Set for Katima Mulilo Governor Dorothy Kabula of Zambezi invites citizens to the 35th Heroes’ Day event at Katima Mulilo Sports Stadium on August 26. Next week’s occasion, themed “Built on Bravery, Bound for a Prosperous Future,” commemorates those who fought for the nation’s independence. today20 August, 2025
NamibiaSwakopmund Workshop Highlights NDP 6 Priorities The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning is hosting a stakeholder consultation in Swakopmund, where the National Planning Commission detailed development priorities under the Sixth National Development Plan. Executive Director at NPC, I-Ben Nashandi: today20 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaMelber Resigns from Swapo Over Values Clash Swapo spokesperson Hilma Nikanor described political scientist Henning Melber’s resignation after 51 years as naive, while Melber told NewsOnOne’s Josia Shigwedha that his decision was guided by integrity and differing values, not hostility. today19 August, 2025
Business / EconomicsFirst-Ever Nedbank Business Conference Set for Windhoek On August 21, Nedbank Namibia will host its inaugural Future of Business Conference at Droombos, Windhoek, aimed at supporting SMEs and startups. Topics will include leadership, HR, communication, and IT, with speakers such as Nedbank Group CEO Jason Quinn and Aurik Co-Founder Pavlo Phitidis, according to NedBank Chief Commercial Officer JG van Graan. For the Full interview, listen to the Business Report tonight on Nova 103.5 today19 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNamibia Pushes Water Security at AU Summit The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, represented by Minister Inge Zaamwani, took part in the AU-AIP Water Investment Summit to tackle Africa’s $30 billion annual water investment gap. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa highlighted that water security remains a strategic priority, with N$4.8 billion allocated in the 2025/26 budget and support from partners such as the African Development Bank and KfW. today19 August, 2025
UncategorizedExpert Sheehama Praises Namibia’s Trade Hosting Role Namibia is set to co-host the upcoming Commonwealth Trade Ministers Meeting, with business expert Josef Sheehama calling it “a very good opportunity for the country” to highlight its role in presenting the Commonwealth’s position on the Multilateral Trading System to the World Trade Organization. Cabinet also endorsed plans for a biennial Investment Conference to drive trade, empower MSMEs, and advance regional integration. today18 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsNamibia Moves to Strengthen Labour Systems Following the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva, Namibia’s Cabinet has tasked several ministries with evaluating the country’s data collection capacity and preparing to ratify key labour conventions to aid the shift from the informal to the formal economy. Labour expert Herbert Jauch highlighted the potential benefits of international cooperation with Cuba and Mexico, while emphasizing that structural economic reforms are essential for meaningful job creation. today18 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsUpstream Unit Launches Data and Training Initiative The Upstream Petroleum Unit is rolling out a national petroleum data repository, regional training hubs, and a local content certification system to strengthen governance and technical skills in the oil and gas sector. Reporting for NewsOnOne, Eric Mhunduru says deputy head Marco Mcleod shared the update at the 3rd oil and gas conference in Windhoek. today15 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaNigeria CEO Highlights Heirs Energies’ Success Speaking to Angie Scholtz at the Namibia Oil and Gas Conference, Heirs Energies CEO Osa Igiehon outlined the company’s strengths in asset revitalisation, strong governance, innovation, and partnerships, with a focus on the OML 17 project turnaround in Nigeria. Angie Scholtz reports that he is optimistic about opportunities in Namibia’s expanding oil and gas industry. today15 August, 2025
