Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile
Veronika Haulenga
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Omanyano ovanhu koikundaneki yomalungula kashili paveta, Commisiner Sakaria takunghilile Veronika Haulenga
Delays at South Africa's port of Durban have led to a huge backlog in dealing with the cargo. An estimated 70,000 containers are waiting to be off-loaded from more than 60 vessels. Local media report it will take at least seven weeks to clear the build-up. Businesses are blaming the port authority, Transnet, for failing to fix faulty equipment at the port. Moneyweb says that the problem in Durban is […]
A group of 21 Ghanaian tourists has arrived in Namibia for the 'November in Namibia' initiative, aimed at enhancing the local tourism industry within the African Continental Free Trade Area framework. The initiative, part of a memorandum of understanding between Namibia and Ghana, seeks to promote intra-African trade and create a network of African enthusiasts. Here’s Namibia Tourism Board CEO Digu //Naobeb.
Namibia has secured its pavilion at the upcoming COP28 in Dubai, thanks to a generous sponsorship of N$ 1.85 million. The funding, according to Environmental Commissioner, Timoteus Mufeti is expected to bolster Namibia's presence at the conference, allowing the country to showcase initiatives and contributions, particularly in the areas of climate change and environmental sustainability.
The Competition Commission has launched an investigation into the fishing sector after allegations of price fixing related to quota usage fees surfaced. The competition watchdog said it received information, on 18 August and 22 September 2023, alleging possible collusion amongst various vessel owners and operators in the country’s fishing sector.
African heads of state and prime ministers are convening in Berlin for a two-day conference to discuss enhanced economic cooperation with Europe. According to the German Press Agency, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is expected to engage in bilateral talks with leaders. The 'Compact with Africa' conference focuses on bolstering private investment in Africa and collaborating on sustainable energy projects.
Passenger numbers at Lüderitz Airport have increased from 400 to 1420 per month as of March 2023. The Namibia Airports Company links the rise in traffic volume to increased oil and gas activities offshore and upcoming green hydrogen projects in the town. Here’s the NAC’s Dan Kamati.
A survey by the Economic Policy Research Association and over 500 local businesses has revealed that 56% find it "difficult" to hire adequately skilled employees, with 30% describing it as "extremely difficult." The 2022 survey highlights the need for skilled Namibians to align with global standards in a small, shrinking local economy. The findings are part of a Private Sector Engagement Report launched in August 2023, aiming to establish dialogue […]
By Conrad Onyango, via bird story agency Local financial companies are capitalising on the opportunities left by international banks exiting Africa yet continue to struggle with the gap between perceived and actual risks in the market. In early 2022, UK-headquartered Standard Chartered Bank announced it was exiting five African countries and partially exiting two others - breaking its ‘here for good’ brand promise after more than a century on the […]
The Kamanjab Village Council is in the process of drilling its own boreholes to guarantee that the community and surrounding areas have enough water supply and to avoid relying on NamWater for water delivery. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development funded the project with N.dollars 5 million last month to drill four boreholes. Shamarunga Trading Enterprises CC has been contracted for the project. Bianca Nguaiko, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) […]
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