insert_link Business / Economics Windhoek High-level conference aims to boost Namibia-EU trade A high-level conference in Windhoek is focused on boosting trade between Namibia and the EU through sustainable practices and regulatory alignment. Key discussions include EU regulations on carbon reduction, corporate sustainability, and environmental protection, with strategies for Namibian compliance. Michael Humavindu the executive director at the National Planning Commission. todayNovember 8, 2024 33
insert_link Business / Economics Festive Season Sees Spike in Domestic Tourism Bookings, Says NWR Namibia Wildlife Resorts has noted a significant increase in domestic tourism bookings for the 2024 festive season, highlighting a rising interest among Namibians to explore local destinations. Data from NWR shows that Namibian travelers topped the bookings for both December 2024 and January 2025. NWR’s, Nelson Ashipala. todayNovember 8, 2024 32
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek Partners with Afreximbank on Trade Finance Bank Windhoek’s Chief Treasurer, Claire Hobbs, announced the bank’s excitement in partnering with Afreximbank for the Trade Finance Seminar and Workshop. “We look forward to learning, exchanging views, and ideas with subject matter experts, and exploring areas for collaboration as trade finance is a strategic focus for the Bank,” Hobbs stated. Bank Windhoek’s Head for Investment Banking, Gideon Vos, will be a panellist, discussing the theme: “Sustaining Financing […] todayNovember 6, 2024 16
insert_link 2 Business / Economics Employers Federation Talks New National Minimum Wage The Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation minister, Utoni Nujoma, announced that the national minimum wage will rise to N$18 per hour, effective January 1, 2025. Terrence Makari from the Employers Federation of Namibia provides insights on this important development. todayNovember 6, 2024 33 2
insert_link Namibia Advocating for Land Rights: The /Khomanins Community Takes a Stand Windhoek, Namibia — November 4, 2024: In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and resilience, the /Khomanins Landless Association and the Namibia Ancestral Land Foundation have submitted a final petition to the Namibian government, calling for urgent action to address systemic land dispossession and the ongoing plight of landless communities in Namibia. This petition comes in the wake of a mass demonstration aimed at highlighting the injustices faced by indigenous peoples, […] todayNovember 5, 2024 16
insert_link Local NAMWATER DONATES STATIONERY TO TEN SCHOOLS IN HARDAP REGION Anna Maasdorp Combined School, Duinevel, Hardap Region, 4th November 2024 – NamWater has reaffirmed its commitment to education and community development through a significant contribution to learners in the Hardap Region. Today, in a handover ceremony attended by key stakeholders, stationery supplies valued at N$ 381,660.00 were officially donated to 11 schools across the region. This initiative is part of NamWater’s comprehensive Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programme, which aims […] todayNovember 5, 2024 10
insert_link Local Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) Announce Journalist Training at Hardap Dam Resort For Immediate Release Windhoek, November 5, 2024 – The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) hereby announce a collaborative journalism training program to be held at Hardap Dam Resort from November 7 to 9, 2024. This initiative, led by the NSA’s Census team, aims to proactively equip journalists with skills in understanding, accessing, and accurately reporting data, specifically focusing on census data. Over 14 journalists […] todayNovember 5, 2024 7
insert_link Namibia Roads Authority Graduation Ceremony Supports SMEs in Tender Processes The Roads Authority hosted a five-day graduation ceremony in Windhoek aimed at empowering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises with insights into tender processes. Spokesperson Hileni Fillemon provided further details on the initiative. todayNovember 5, 2024 22
insert_link Local IOL ACHIEVES MAJOR MILESTONE WITH NCHE AUDIT COMPLETION AND LAUNCHES NEW ACADEMIC ADVISORY BOARD The Institute for Open Learning (IOL) proudly announces the successful completion and implementation of its Institutional Audit Improvement Process, as confirmed by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Following an in-depth review of IOL’s audit improvement report and supporting documents, the NCHE has officially approved the progress made, acknowledging IOL’s dedication to maintaining high-quality standards in open and distance learning. In a letter dated 14 October 2024, NCHE […] todayNovember 4, 2024 15