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    Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga

Tonata Kadhila

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Africa

Uganda launches Ebola vaccine trial

In February 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, WHO and partners launched a first ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus. Credit: WHO   Uganda’s Ministry of Health, in partnership with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other global health agencies, has launched the first-ever clinical efficacy trial for a vaccine targeting the Sudan strain of the Ebola virus. Conducted at record speed, this is the […]

todayFebruary 5, 2025 26

Business / Economics

Trustco forms committee for delisting plans 

  Trustco Group Holdings Limited has announced the establishment of an independent committee to manage its proposed de-listing from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, the Namibian Stock Exchange, and the OTCQX Market in the United States. This move aligns with the company’s plans to pursue a direct listing on the Nasdaq stock market. Quinton Van Rooyen Junior, Trustco’s Deputy CEO, explained that the formation of this committee is in accordance with […]

todayFebruary 5, 2025 18

Namibia

Oil, trade, and tourism top agenda at Namibia-Nigeria talks

  Namibia is set to host the Fifth Session of the Namibia–Nigeria Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation in Windhoek from today until 7 February 2025. The high-level meeting aims to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations, particularly in the sectors of health, education, agriculture, oil, and gas. Namibia previously called for the revival of the joint commission to cement collaboration in areas of mutual interest. Speaking ahead of the […]

todayFebruary 5, 2025 47

Business / Economics

B2Gold plans $7 million exploration to expand Antelope Deposit

B2Gold Corp. has announced a positive preliminary economic assessment (PEA) for the Antelope deposit at its Otjikoto Mine in Namibia, forecasting an after-tax net present value of $131 million and an internal rate of return of 35%. The Antelope deposit, located approximately four kilometers southwest of the existing Otjikoto open pit, comprises the Springbok and Oryx Zones, with a potential third structure, Impala, pending further drilling confirmation. B2Gold’s assessment indicates […]

todayFebruary 5, 2025 27

Namibia

MTC customers with 0813 numbers affected by network issue

    MTC customers with numbers in the 0813 range have been unable to make outgoing calls since midnight due to a technical issue. The Mobile Telecommunications Company confirmed the disruption, with spokesperson John Ekongo saying that its technical team is working to resolve the problem.     MTC has assured affected customers that the issue is being attended to, though no timeline for restoration has been given. Users are […]

todayFebruary 3, 2025 197

Business / Economics

Strong finish for vehicle sales in December 2024

  December 2024 wrapped up on a positive note for Namibia’s automotive sector, with local vehicle sales reaching 1,100 units. This represents an impressive 30.8% year-on-year increase from the 841 vehicles sold in December 2023. The market also demonstrated stability, with a slight 0.6% month-on-month rise from November 2024, showing consistent demand despite the seasonal fluctuations typically seen at year-end. Simonis and Storm economist Almandro Jansen provides further insight into […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025 34 12 2

Namibia

Agriculture Ministry lifts ban on maize and palm product imports

      The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has lifted the ban on the importation and transit of maize, maize products, and palm products from South Africa with immediate effect. However, restrictions remain in place for maize seeds intended for planting. The ministry has not provided further details on when or if these restrictions will be reviewed. Ministry spokesperson Simon Nghipandulwa confirmed the decision, stressing that the […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025 53 17

Africa

SADC to hold emergency summit on DRC crisis

                                                              SADC HQ in Gaborone, Botswana   The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will convene an emergency summit on Friday in Harare, Zimbabwe, to address the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).         […]

todayJanuary 31, 2025 9

Business / Economics

Bannerman to invest over N$6 billion in Etango project

  Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia   Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia has announced plans to invest over six billion Namibia dollars (N$6 billion) in the Etango Project, a uranium mining venture located in the Erongo region. The company has already spent more than one billion Namibia dollars (N$1 billion) on the project to date. The General Manager of Bannerman Resources Namibia, Werner Ewald shared that the company is on track to […]

todayJanuary 30, 2025 69 2