insert_link Namibia Trade Minister Urges Certification for HVAC Practitioners by 2025 Trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu has mandated that all heat, ventilation, and cooling sector practitioners in Namibia must be certified by 2025. Speaking during World Refrigeration Day, she stressed that certification will be necessary for handling refrigerants and for participating in tenders. This move aims to enhance safety and protect practitioners. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari supported this, highlighting the sector's importance and the need to address climate change and environmental sustainability. todayJune 27, 2024 9
insert_link Namibia Industrialisation and Trade minister Leads Delegation to US-Africa Business Summit Lucia Iipumbu, the Industrialisation and Trade minister, spearheaded a delegation to the 16th US-Africa Business Summit, emphasizing Namibia's investment allure. At the summit, Nangula Uaandja, CEO of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, outlined the country's value proposition, spotlighting opportunities in renewable energy and emerging sectors post recent oil discoveries. The ministry's spokesperson Elijah Mukubonda. todayMay 13, 2024 20
insert_link Namibia Minister Lucia Iipumbu Commits to Supporting Local Entrepreneurship at Ondangwa Trade Fair Industrialisation and Trade Minister Lucia Iipumbu reaffirmed the government's commitment to promoting and assisting local entrepreneurship through the Growth at Home initiative. Her remarks were conveyed in a speech delivered on her behalf during the Ondangwa trade fair gala dinner. From Ondangwa, our correspondent Maria Namupala- todayApril 8, 2024 10
insert_link Namibia Industrialisation and Trade minister emphasizes the unique competitive advantages present in every region of Namibia The Industrialisation and Trade minister emphasized the unique competitive advantages present in every region of Namibia during a consultative meeting held in Oshakati on Monday. Lucia Iipumbu, highlighted the importance of leveraging these strengths to bolster the nation's economy. Discussions at the meeting revolved around key legislative frameworks such as the Special Economic Zone Bill, the National Informal Economy, Startups and Entrepreneurship Development Policy, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation […] todayMarch 26, 2024 12
insert_link Namibia Advanced Chemical Weapons Assistance and Protection Course Begins in Capital In the capital, a six-day advanced course on Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons for Anglophone States Parties commenced on Monday. Hosted by the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade and conducted in collaboration with the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, the course is part of the ongoing Anglophone Training Cycle initiated in 2023. Industrialisation and Trade Minister Lucia Iipumbu addressed the participants, highlighting the training's objective to enhance […] todayMarch 12, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Continental Free Trade Area launches first trade shipment Industrialisation and Trade Minister, Lucia Iipumbu has participated in the first trade shipments under the African Continental FreeExportDiversification Trade Area at the Port of Durban in KwaZulu-Natal. Iipumbu says the implementation will diversify exports, boost productive capacity, accelerate growth, create more jobs, and promote economic inclusion. todayFebruary 1, 2024 14
insert_link Namibia Iipumbu commends Germany for supporting the growth of small enterprises The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has received equipment worth N.dollars 3.5 million from the German government through its development and cooperation agency, GIZ, aimed at supporting small business activities. These include eight vehicles and industrial machinery, including an industrial rotary cutter, dye sublimation printer, industrial iron and 3D printers. The donation also included laptops, printers, office chairs, laser printers and colour printers. Industrialisation and trade minister, Lucia Iipumbu, […] todayDecember 14, 2023 5
insert_link Business / Economics The Alexforbes Lead Story – 5 December A delegation from the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade recently met with their Venezuelan counterparts to discuss ways to enhance Trade and economic cooperation between the two countries, Minister, Lucia Iipumbu, tells us more. https://iono.fm/e/1387601 todayDecember 6, 2023 7
insert_link Namibia Industrialisation minister and her delegation engage their Venezuelan counterparts The Industrialisation and Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu and her delegation engaged their Venezuelan counterparts aimed to enhance Trade and economic cooperation between the two countries. The visit also intended to follow up on the commitments and talks within the framework of the first Venezuela-Namibia joint Commission of Cooperation. Minister Lucia Iipumbu. todayDecember 6, 2023 4
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