insert_link NamibiaConstruction Industries Federation to host forum at Lüderitz The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF), in partnership with various stakeholders, has announced that it will host the Infrastructure Development Forum in Lüderitz from 14 to 16 October 2025. The three-day event, which will be held at the Old Power Station Conference Centre, aims to bring together industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and community representatives to discuss Namibia’s infrastructure challenges and opportunities. CIF Chief Executive Officer, Bärbel Kirchner, said the […] today1 October, 2025
AfricaCape Town hosts summit to bridge Africa’s water funding gap Delegates photographed for Water Summit 2025 (Photo: aipwater.org) South Africa is hosting the African Union-AIP Water Investment Summit in Cape Town this week to tackle Africa’s R531-billion annual water investment gap. Leaders, investors, and global partners have gathered to mobilise funding for climate-resilient water infrastructure across the continent. South African Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, says the summit aims to deliver a decisive declaration on water investments. The summit […] today11 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaYouth Sandbox spotlights sports as economic driver Front Row: David Norman – U.S. Embassy Namibia Representative, Mr. Simataa Mwiya – Chief Administrator, Namibia Sports Commission, Mr. Matheus Haitota – Head of Sports UNAM, Hon. Dino Ballotti – Deputy Minister MEIYSAC, Hon. Utaara Mootu – LPM Member of Parliament. Back Row: Penouua Kaoti – U.S. Embassy Alumni, Petersen Nghiyoonanye – Moderator, Dr Nangula Mbako – MC The U.S. Embassy in Namibia hosted a high-impact event on 19 May […] today21 May, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsInterview: Business Researcher Josef Sheehama on Beneficiation and External Loans: A Strategic Outlook for Namibia’s Economic Future IntroductionIn a recent interview, business researcher Josef Sheehama offered a comprehensive view of Namibia’s economic strategy, emphasizing the dual importance of beneficiation and external loan management. His vision for Namibia's economic independence hinges on industrialization, foreign direct investment (FDI), and leveraging natural resources to reduce dependency on external debt. 1. Namibia’s Vision 2030: Charting a Path to Industrialization Sheehama emphasizes that Vision 2030 is more than a governmental slogan—it […] today12 May, 2025
insert_link South AfricaSA Govt Explores New Funding for Water Infrastructure Water and Sanitation minister in S.A Pemmy Majodina says her department is developing innovative ways of funding both national water resource infrastructure and water services infrastructure. The government is engaging local and international financial institutions and investors to unlock 100-billion-rand in infrastructure financing. Majodina says to date, the Infrastructure Fund has secured 23-billion-rand for seven large water infrastructure projects: today3 March, 2025
