insert_link Local NAMIBIA MAINTAINS TOP SPOT OF BEST QUALITY ROADS IN AFRICA Windhoek, Namibia – The Roads Authority (RA) proudly announces that, according to a survey conducted by Statista, Namibia has the best quality road infrastructure in Africa for 2024. The country achieved an index rating of 5.57 on a scale from 1 (lowest) to 7 (highest), surpassing Egypt (5.53) and Benin (5.00), which ranked second and third, respectively. This prestigious accolade reaffirms the Government of the Republic of Namibia’s ongoing commitment […] todayNovember 20, 2024 7
Local NSX Unveils New Brand Identity and Celebrates Scholars Competition Winners Windhoek, Namibia — It is with great excitement and pride that the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX) announces its official rebranding and the conclusion of this year’s Scholars Competition, NSIC 2024. The event, held on 15 November 2024, marks a pivotal transformation for the NSX, as it not only unveiled a fresh new look but also celebrated the exceptional achievements of Namibia’s brightest young minds. NSX Rebrand: A Bold Step Toward […] todayNovember 20, 2024 8
insert_link Local LAC Project Through EU Funding Promotes and Protects the Rights of Marginalized San Communities VERGENOEG/GOBABIS, OMAHEKE REGION – The Legal Assistance Centre (LAC), with support from the European Union (EU), is proud to announce the commencement of a five-day field-based paralegal training programme aimed at empowering San communities across Namibia through legal capacity building and promoting community safety. This training, scheduled for November 19–23, 2024, in Gobabis and Vergenoeg in the Omaheke Region, is part of a series of interventions coordinated by LAC to […] todayNovember 20, 2024 5
insert_link Local Montego Pet Nutrition to Champion Sustainable Pet Health at Namibia’s Premier Veterinary Conference Windhoek, Namibia — November 19, 2024: Montego Pet Nutrition, the leading independent pet nutrition manufacturer in the African market, is attending this year’s Veterinary Association of Namibia Annual Scientific Conference in Swakopmund, taking place from 21–23 November. The event is a cornerstone for veterinary professionals across Namibia. Montego’s Nutrition and Development Specialist, Angelique Myburgh, the company’s first in-house animal scientist, will represent Montego at the conference. Myburgh brings specialised expertise […] todayNovember 20, 2024 6
insert_link Local BIG Coalition to Hold Star Rally for Basic Income Grant for All 13/11/2024, WINDHOEK, Namibia - The Basic Income Grant (BIG) Coalition of Namibia is hosting the Universal BIG Star Rally on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The rally will begin with a march at 14:00 from the Miami Service Station Bus Stop in Katutura to UN Plaza via Independence Avenue. The march will be accompanied by the Champion Brass Band. The rally is scheduled to start at 15:00 at UN Plaza […] todayNovember 14, 2024 39
insert_link Local NAMPU Demands That ECN Stop Harassing Journalists at The Polls The Namibia Professionals’ Union (NAMPU) demands that the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) immediately cease its harassment and obstruction of journalists covering the elections at the Van Rhyn polling station. Journalists must be allowed to perform their work freely and without interference. Currently, journalists are hungry, their phones are flat, and they have been denied the freedom to move in and out of polling stations. This obstruction is unacceptable, as […] todayNovember 14, 2024 6
insert_link Local Highlights from the Municipal Council of Windhoek Ordinary Council Meeting Held on Monday, 11 November 2024 1. Municipal Council of Windhoek Receives A-Grade Rating for Employment Equity Compliance The Municipal Council of Windhoek has received an A-Grade rating from the Employment Equity Commission, achieving an impressive score of 95.56% for its implementation of the Affirmative Action Program during the 2023/2024 review period. The assessment report praised the Council's progress but highlighted the need for improvement in the employment of […] todayNovember 13, 2024 9
insert_link Local Empowering Women Micro-Entrepreneurs through Digital Literacy: HP-GSB Completes Successful Training Programme Last week, the Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business (HP-GSB), in partnership with the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW), successfully concluded a four-day Digital Literacy Training Programme for women micro-entrepreneurs. The training, held in the Khomas Region, is part of the EntreprenHer Programme, an initiative focused on fostering the growth of women-owned businesses through essential skills development. The programme is a component of Phase […] todayNovember 12, 2024 7
insert_link Local NAMCOR UPDATE ON UPSTREAM OPERATIONS Windhoek, Namibia — The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) provides an update on the country's ongoing upstream activities. NAMCOR Exploration and Production (E&P), in collaboration with joint venture partners in PELs 56, 83, 85, and 90, will commence drilling four exploration and appraisal wells in the Orange Basin, offshore Namibia, between Q4 2024 and Q1 2025. This expansion in upstream oil and gas activities follows successful discoveries since 2022, […] todayNovember 12, 2024 9