insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Breweries Limited receives double honour for revenue contribution in 2023 Namibia Breweries Limited has been awarded the “Overall Highest Trader Revenue Contribution” for the year 2023 by the Namibia Revenue Agency showcasing the NBL’s tax compliance and overall positive contribution to the development of the local economy. NBL was awarded in the category of the “Highest Contributor of Customs and Excise,” which relates to the revenue collected mainly on customs and excise duties and Value Added Tax for the period […] todayApril 18, 2024 56
insert_link Environment Namibia stops Russian uranium exploration because of pollution concerns Namibia has suspended Russia's state atomic energy agency's uranium exploration due to fears of groundwater contamination. Despite being Africa's largest producer of nuclear fuel, the government through the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land reform has withheld the necessary mining permit, citing concerns over One Uranium's failure to demonstrate a pollution-free extraction method. Here is Petra Witbooi the Chairperson of Leonardville Village Council. Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform […] todayApril 18, 2024 80
insert_link Namibia European Union launches €16 million ECD reform programme in Namibia The European Union Delegation to Namibia has launched an Early Childhood Development Reform Programme at the Harmony ECD Centre in the Mix settlement. The ECD Reform Programme is an EU-flagship programme on early childhood development and pre-primary education aimed at contributing to a well-educated and skilled society in Namibia which can play an active role in the nation’s social and economic development. The programme has a budget of Euro 16 […] todayApril 18, 2024 39
insert_link Business / Economics Verime and ReferredBy lead Namfisa’s financial Sandbox initiative The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority has signed testing agreements with Verime and Referred By, making them the first participants in its Regulatory Sandbox programme for the non-bank financial institution sector. NAMFISA's Regulatory Sandbox is a pioneering initiative demonstrating its commitment to fostering a vibrant, secure, and inclusive financial landscape that empowers both consumers and innovators. NAMFISA spokesperson Victoria Muranda. The programme serves as a controlled environment for live tests […] todayApril 18, 2024 35
insert_link Business / Economics Dr. Hangala urges authentic local participation in the oil and gas sector Speaking at the Namibian Local Content Conference 2024 that is underway in Lüderitz, Dr. Leake Hangala said Namibian-owned companies, to efficiently facilitate local development in the oil and gas sector, should not be used as conduits. Hangala also outlined the government's role in the process. The conference is tackling ways to ensure that the country's oil and gas discoveries benefit Namibians, and today’s focus was on identifying opportunities to […] todayApril 18, 2024 70
insert_link Namibia CAC plighted it’s commitment to Oluno Correctional Facility The Oluno Correctional Facility Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has lived to its expectations, by Soliciting funds from individuals, organizations and business communities to assist offenders. Since it's inception in 2019 they have achieved alot, and has thus far affirmed their commitment to the facility. The CAC Chairperson Benjamin Sitambi said they are trying hard to assist the facility and ensure that it is doing better. They have so far assisted […] todayApril 18, 2024 257
insert_link Namibia Consultative meeting on public finance’s draft Bill underway at Otjiwarongo A one-day consultative meeting on the Public Finance Management’s Draft Bill, which is aimed at repealing the Finance State Act of 1991, officially commenced Thursday morning at Otjiwarongo. The meeting is being attended by chief executive officers from the local authority councils of Otjozondjupa and Kunene regions, as well as the directors in finance division and departments at the two regional councils. Some traditional authority leaders from the […] todayApril 18, 2024 32
insert_link Namibia European Union Launches Early Childhood Development Reform in Namibia The European Union Delegation to Namibia inaugurated an Early Childhood Development Reform Programme at the Harmony ECD Centre in the Mix settlement on the outskirts of Windhoek on Wednesday. This initiative, a flagship EU program, focuses on enhancing early childhood development and pre-primary education to foster a well-educated and skilled society in Namibia. Ana Martins, EU Ambassador to Namibia, emphasized the pressing need for improved access to ECD and pre-primary […] todayApril 18, 2024 20
Namibia Bannerman Mining Resources Begins Construction at Etango Uranium Project Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia has initiated construction at its flagship project, the Etango Uranium Project, following the issuance of a mining license by the Ministry of Mines and Energy in December 2023. Bannerman Managing Director Werner Ewald announced that construction activities have commenced, with mining operations slated to begin in 2027. The company has awarded contracts for essential infrastructure, including a pipeline and access road, and aims to secure funding […] todayApril 18, 2024 47