Namibia SME’s empowered through training initiatives By: Maria Namupala The Ongwediva Town Council through the Local Economic Development and Tourism Division has taken the initiative to empower the business community by offering them free bookkeeping and marketing courses. The two day training session which started today will end tomorrow at the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre. The town council spokesperson Ottilie Shingenge said the training is intended for upcoming businesspeople as well as for Small and Medium […] today5 February, 2025
Namibia Nigeria calls for stronger bilateral relations with Namibia By: Hertha Ekandjo Nigeria is looking to strengthen bilateral relations with Namibia particularly in the areas of agriculture, oil and gas, fisheries, investment and banking. Nigerian ambassador, Bolaji Akinremi, revealed this earlier today during a meeting with the Ministry of International Relations, in Windhoek. Akinremi is accompanied by a delegation of senior Nigerian officials who are attending the fifth session of the Namibia-Nigeria Joint Permanent Commission of Cooperation meeting. […] today5 February, 2025
Business / Economics Namibia’s trade deficit declines from N$5.5 billion to N$119 million https://youtu.be/DGlymhgqRro By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says the country’s trade deficit has declined from N$ 5.5 billion in December 2024 to N$119 million in January 2025. These figures are contained in the International Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin for December 2024, released today. today5 February, 2025
Business / Economics Namibia exports grapes worth N$815.4 million in December https://youtu.be/VI-iQWel1yE By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Statistics Agency announced that Namibia exported grapes worth N$815.4 million, mainly to the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. NSA Communications Officer Mirjam Shihepo says fruits and nuts contributed 6.5% to the country’s export earnings in December. today5 February, 2025
Namibia Erongo police arrest four for stealing dogs By: Adolf Kaure Three men and a boy aged between 20 and 12 are expected to appear before the Swakopmund Magistrate Court today after allegedly stealing two dogs in Matutura on Tuesday. According to the Erongo Police spokesperson Chief Inspector Ileni Shapumba, two Rottweiler dogs aged between two and three, were stolen from the complainant's residence while she was in the house. “The owner was about to […] today5 February, 2025
Namibia Geingob’s US-based son remembers connection with his father https://youtu.be/uAg6XOx0Ct4 By: Selma Ikela The late President Hage Geingob's son, Mangaliso Toure Fernandez, says he misses his close connection with his father. The US-based Mangaliso told NewsonOne how he and the family have been coping a year since the late President’s passing last year. Mangaliso said he misses the regular catch-up with his father, which usually took place every September after the UN General Assembly in New York. He also […] today4 February, 2025
Namibia LPM youth reflects on late President Geingob’s vision https://youtu.be/M4TACJ6KtNk By: Josia Shigwedha LPM Youth Command leader Duminga Ndala has praised the late President Hage Geingob for his commitment to building an inclusive Namibia. Geingob died on February 4 last year, and the country marked the first anniversary of his death today. today4 February, 2025
Africa Rwanda denies SADC’s accusation of involvement in DRC war By: Hertha Ekandjo Rwanda has rejected accusations against its Defence Force (RDF) made in the statement of the Extraordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) held on January 31, 2025. In a statement issued on February 2, 2024 Rwanda’s ministry of foreign affairs noted that the Rwandan Defence Force (RDF) defends Rwanda's borders from threats and protects civilians, it does not attack civilians. The statement read […] today3 February, 2025
Business / Economics NUST, MTC & NIFA to launch Namibia`s first Bloomberg Finance Lab By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), in collaboration with Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy (NIFA), has announced the opening of Namibia’s first Bloomberg Finance Lab at NUST in Windhoek at the HighTech Transfer Plaza Select (HTTPS). The lab, set to open in February 2025, will be equipped with 12 Bloomberg Terminals, providing real-time data, analytics, and electronic trading tools. […] today3 February, 2025
