insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay Corridor Group identifies trade corridor bottlenecks The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has concluded a three-day stakeholder engagement mission aimed at strengthening efficiency along the country's main trade corridors. The mission involved engagements with transport and logistics partners to identify operational bottlenecks affecting the movement of goods across Namibia’s corridor network. WBCG says insights gathered during the visit will directly inform the development of its 2026–2031 Strategic Framework. The organisation is positioning the framework to enhance […] today26 January, 2026
insert_link Africa Namibia eases visa access for Congolese travellers The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has welcomed the announcement that the Namibian Consulate in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now issuing visas to Congolese citizens wishing to travel to Namibia. WBCG says the decision will ease cross-border movement along the Walvis Bay–Ndola–Lubumbashi Development Corridor, reduce delays, and support regional trade. Marketing and Communications Officer O’Brien Simasiku said the development strengthens bilateral relations between Namibia and the DRC […] today1 October, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical ART Defaults Rise Amid Clinic Closures countrywide Healthcare providers are raising the alarm as a growing number citizens default on their antiretroviral treatment due to the closure of community clinics and dwindling donor funding. Edward Shivute, Project Manager at the Walvis Bay Corridor Group, says nearly 30% of ART clients have not been traced since services shut down, putting lives at risk. today24 June, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Domestic funding needed to sustain access to HIV treatment WINDHOEK – Project Manager at the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG), Edward Shivute has warned that action is needed to maintain essential healthcare services, especially for people on antiretroviral (ARV) treatment, and those with hypertension. In an interview with Future Media, Shivute revealed growing health challenges in the transport sector and pushed for increased domestic funding to sustain medical programmes. Shivute highlighted the success of the WBCG’s roadside wellness […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Interview: Edward Shivute: “We Must Not Let Funding Cuts Cost Lives” Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) Project Manager Edward Shivute has sounded the alarm over healthcare delivery disruptions caused by dwindling international funding, warning that Namibia must act fast to safeguard critical services such as antiretroviral treatment (ART) provision. In an interview with Future Media News, Shivute revealed that several major funders have frozen or paused their financial support to health initiatives across the country. This funding gap has left some […] today23 June, 2025
insert_link Namibia Walvis Bay Corridor Group emphasized the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of Walvis Bay Port for Brazilian trade Walvis Bay Corridor Group, CEO Hippy Tjivikua highlighted Walvis Bay Port's efficiency and cost-effectiveness for Brazilian trade, noting its shorter shipping times compared to South Africa's Durban port. The CEO emphasized the significant distance advantage, with Walvis Bay being much closer to Brazilian ports like Rio de Janeiro and Santos. This leads to faster delivery, lower costs, and enhanced competitiveness for Brazilian businesses. Tjivikua also underscored Namibia's stable political environment, […] today21 August, 2024
insert_link Business / Economics Walvis Bay Corridor Group Warns Diaspora Transport Sector of Mpox Outbreak The Walvis Bay Corridor Group has issued a warning to the transport and logistics sector abroad about the Mpox outbreak. The group highlights that the outbreak is nearing trading partners in the Southern African Development Community, with cases already reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa. Maria Paulus: Marketing and Communications Manager at the group. today20 August, 2024
insert_link Namibia Kidnapped Namibian Truck Driver Found; Truck Still Missing The Namibian truck driver, kidnapped about a week ago during a hijacking on the N3 route outside Harrismith while traveling from Durban, has been located. Allegedly blindfolded during the incident, the victim's truck remains unrecovered. Truck drivers facing similar risks are urged to seek aid from the Namibian Embassy in Pretoria. Walvis Bay Corridor Group CEO, Mbahupu Hippy Tjivikua. E today24 May, 2024
