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

Namibia

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Business / Economics

NIPDB hosts annual TechNovation social

The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, in collaboration with FNB Namibia, hosted the third annual TechNovation Social-themed “Bringing creators and customers together.” This year's event featured an exhibition by 21 Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in the creative and culture industry. Here is Dino Ballotti, Executive Director for MSME Innovation and Acceleration at the NIPDB.

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More than 300 thousand Namibians register to vote

The Electoral Commission of Namibia has announced that since the commencement of the general voter registration, a cumulative total number of 366,036 eligible Namibians registered as voters inside the country and at all diplomatic missions abroad. This figure represents an average of 29,918 registered voters per day during the period 10 to 15 June 2024. ECN spokesperson De Wet Siluka.

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Government Declares National Emergency Amid Severe Drought, Allocates N$825 Million for Relief

The government has declared a national emergency due to a severe drought and allocated N$825 million for relief efforts. However, Deputy Prime Minister, John Mutorwa announced a funding gap of N$482 million, with the total required amount being N$1.307 billion. Poor rainfall in the 2023/24 season has caused a 53% reduction in crop yields, and the country's dams are only at 55% capacity, exacerbating the water shortage, especially in central […]

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Business / Economics

Rössing Uranium Reports Record Performance in 2023

Rössing Uranium's 2023 Sustainability and Performance Report reveals record achievements, with the mine producing 6.4 million pounds and selling 6.9 million pounds of uranium, resulting in N$6.48 billion in revenue, a significant increase from 2022's N$4.84 billion. Key markets included China, North America, and EMEA. Dividends of N$177 million were paid. The mining sector contributed 14.4% to GDP, with over N$21 billion spent on local procurement and N$6.4 billion in […]

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0ver 300 000 voters registered: ECN

    The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has registered a cumulative total of 366 036 eligible Namibians since the commencement of the General Registration of Voters (GRV). The GRV started on 03 June and is set to end on 01 August 2024. In a media statement issued on Wednesday, the ECN said the figure represents those registered as voters inside the country and at all Namibian diplomatic missions abroad […]

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Business / Economics

Mining Industry Boosts GDP and Local Economy in 2023

Mines and Energy minister, Tom Alweendo, announced that Namibia's mining sector significantly increased its contribution to the GDP to 14.4% in 2023, up from 11.9% in 2022. The industry spent over N$21 billion on local procurement and contributed N$6.4 billion in royalties and taxes, compared to N$4.2 billion the previous year. Employment in the sector reached 18,189, with N$211 million spent on corporate social responsibility. Alweendo emphasized the mining industry's […]

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Voter Registration Drive Registers Over 366,000

The Electoral Commission has reported that since the General Registration of Voters began on June 3, a total of 366,036 eligible Namibians have registered, averaging close to 30 thousand registrations per day from June 10 to June 15. The GRV will continue until August 1, operating Monday to Saturday from 8am to 7pm as the Commission urges all eligible citizens to register promptly.

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