Namibia exports first-ever grapes consignment via Namport

Namibia exports first-ever grapes consignment via Namport

Namibia has commissioned the export of its first-ever shipment of homegrown table grapes to European countries through the port of Walvis Bay on Wednesday. The consignment which consists of 250 containers of grapes produced in Aussenkehr was made possible by the producers, the Namibia Grape Company (NGC), a subsidiary of the National Youth Service (NYS), through its partnership with Capespan Namibia. In 2021, the NYS officially gained ownership of the […]

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Business / Economics

US Embassy in Namibia Unveils new facility, Cementing Strong Bilateral Ties

By Dilia Mazula In a grand celebration, the US Embassy in Namibia hosted a media day to unveil its newly constructed building, marking a significant milestone in the robust relationship between the United States and Namibia. The event was led by US Ambassador, Randy Berry and Scott Sables, the Construction Manager for the project, who provided insights into the innovative features and the impact the facility will have on both […]

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Virgin Atlantic’s first transatlantic flight on sustainable fuel faces criticism

A flight running on so-called 'greener fuel' is on its way from London to New York. It's the first transatlantic, commercial airliner powered entirely by sustainable aviation fuel. But critics have called the Virgin Atlantic flight a 'gimmick', while others warn of the high costs associated with these fuels.

November 29, 2023 11

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Walvis Bay emerges as alternative amid South African port congestion

Some 46 000 containers are stuck on vessels outside two Eastern Cape ports, while almost 62 000 are outside the congested Durban harbour. According to News24, businesses in the Eastern Cape are redirecting their goods to Walvis Bay and Maputo to navigate the problem. Port officials in South Africa say it will take until 2024 and possibly even February to clear the current congestion that has built up.

November 29, 2023 18

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The Importance of Business Planning for the Closing Seasons

By Josef Kefas Sheehama The holiday season is a particular instance when you might have a lot of different demands on your time, both professionally and personally. Before you know it, you’re halfway through December and the Christmas shut-down period is just around the corner. In order to really switch off from your business it pays to do a little forward planning first. Just because you’re taking a well-earned break […]

November 29, 2023 12

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How will Namibia’s oil and green hydrogen discoveries impact Lüderitz and Aus?

With the growth of the oil and green hydrogen industries will come massive changes for the, till now, 'sleepy little towns' of Lüderitz and Aus. Here is an outline of where things currently stand and what the plans for the future emtail. Click on each image to see the slide in full size.

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Namibia’s Green Manufacturing Strategy

Here is the latest in Government's ambitious green manufacturing industry development agenda. Click on each image to see the full sized slide.

November 29, 2023 35

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James Mnyupe provides an update on Green Industrialization

As 2023 draws to a close, and with the end of the Harambee Prosperity Plan 2 slated for 2025, here is the latest update on Pillar Two: Economic Advancement. Click on each image for the full sized slide.

November 29, 2023 26

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Amazon unveils new chips as Microsoft rivalry heats up

Amazon's cloud computing arm has unveiled new chips designed to help customers train artificial intelligence models. It follows a similar announcement from Microsoft earlier this month as the race to develop custom silicon chips heats up. Ira Spitzer reports.

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