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 […]

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Nedbank Namibia XC1, UCI C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO set for this weekend.

The Namibia Cycling Federation and Rock & Rut Cycling Club are set to host the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC1 Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO races this Saturday at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe. This is the second round of the five races in the Nedbank XC series and the only one that will see cyclists score International Cycling Union (UCI) points. The […]

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ndumba Kamwanya’s Insights on Veterans and the Upcoming Elections

In a recent address, Ndumba Kamwanya shed light on the potential influence of P.L.A.N Veterans, also known as SWAPO Veterans, on the upcoming elections. Kamwanya expressed uncertainty regarding the extent to which these groups' demands would shape election outcomes, citing the presence of numerous splinter factions within the Planned Veterans community. A notable aspect of the discussion was the varied affiliations of these groups with the ruling party, Swapo. While […]

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Exploring the Nutrition Landscape: Insights from the Kenya Scaling Up Nutrition Event by Ben Schernick

Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, recently participated in a significant regional gathering in Kenya. This event brought together various civil society alliances from across Eastern and Southern Africa to delve into issues surrounding nutrition under the umbrella of the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. Namibia has been a member of the Scaling Up Nutrition initiative since 2011, joining forces with around 65 other […]

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Namibian Nutrition Advocate Engages at Regional Nutrition Summit

Ben Schernick, head of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia, was a notable participant in the recent "Scaling Up Nutrition Initiative" held in Kenya. The gathering convened civil society alliances from Eastern and Southern Africa to address nutrition challenges within the framework of the Scaling Up Nutrition movement. Below is an update from the director himself.

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Bank of Namibia Maintains Repo Rate at 7.75%: Economist weighs in on consumer spending

The Bank of Namibia has announced its decision to retain the repo rate at 7.75%. This move aligns with the forecasts of economist Robert McGregor from Cirrus Capital, meeting the expectations set prior to the regulator's Monetary Policy Committee meeting.

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Analyst Examines Impact of P.L.A.N Veterans on Elections

Political expert Ndumba Kamwanya discusses the possible sway of P.L.A.N Veterans, or SWAPO Veterans, on the approaching elections. He highlights the ambiguity surrounding how the groups' requests might affect election results, pointing to the existence of several divergent factions within the P.L.A.N Veterans' ranks. Erika Thomas, also a Political Analyst weighed in.

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Otjikoto B2Gold Mine’s Voluntary Retrenchment Process to Extend far into 2024

Namasiku Nalisa, the Public Relations Manager for B2Gold Mine Namibia, revealed that the voluntary retrenchment process at Otjikoto B2Gold Mine near Otjiwarongo, initiated in March last year, is anticipated to continue throughout 2024. Nalisa explained that the current phase remains voluntary, with compulsory retrenchments slated for 2025. Approximately 300 employees, primarily from the open pit mining department, are impacted by the retrenchments, stemming from the decline in gold deposits.

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Business / Economics

Namibian Local Content Conference 2024 underway at Lüderitz

The Namibian Local Content Conference 2024 is currently underway in Lüderitz. The conference is tackling ways how to ensure that the country's oil and gas discoveries benefit Namibians. Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, said that it also presents an opportunity for the business community to contribute to the policy framework. Erik De Waal from the Development Bank of Namibia explained the types of financing that could support […]

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