Namibia Grape Company partners with Capespan for exports

Namibia Grape Company partners with Capespan for exports

Namibia has commissioned the export of its first-ever shipment of homegrown table grapes to European countries through the port of Walvis Bay on Wednesday. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the 250-container consignment from Aussenkehr was made possible through a partnership between Namibia Grape Company, a National Youth Service subsidiary, and Capespan. Minister of Youth and Sports Agnes Tjongarero referred to the deal as a significant milestone for economic growth […]

November 30, 2023 54

Namibia

IPPR investigates human rights impact of fishrot scandal

Research Associate at the Institute for Public Policy Research, Frederico Links has announced that after a public meeting in Walvis Bay addressing the human rights impact of the Fishrot corruption scandal, the institute will compile a report set for publication in 2024. This report aims to advocate for restitution for affected individuals and communities.

November 29, 2023 24

Namibia

Walvis Bay mayor laments lack of fishing quota allocation

Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes is surprised that the town does not benefit directly from fishing quotas, despite being a source. He highlights ongoing challenges, including daily hunger for over 20% of the population, 40% youth unemployment, and a housing crisis causing loss of lives.

November 28, 2023 50

Oshiwambo

Eshonopalo leeshi domashipangela olili elikwato pomutima Derek Klazen tati.”

Minister weeshi needjo domomeva, Derek Klazen, opamwe nomunongo moikwameva ovati, onghalo yeeshi domashipangela momeva oshilongo odili moupyakadi wokushonopalapo. Oo eli omushiivi nawa meendjo doikwameva mouminsty weeshii , , elikwato pomutima aali ota kulopotwa eli yandja pefimbo loshongalele shoshikondo shoikwashi osho shali shaunganekelwa komudingonoko wa Walvis Bay. Moshipopiwa shomushiivi nawa osho sha yambididwa ku minister Derek Klazen, ota kulopotwa shayandja ouyelele oo taupopi kutya, ounene wekulo leeshi ota weende taushuna pedu […]

November 27, 2023 4

Africa

Geingob and counterparts reassure children of rights and safety

The leaders of Namibia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe have reiterated their commitment to providing a safer environment for children in their countries. President Hage Geingob, President Mokgweetsi Masisi, Minister of Community Development and Social Services Doreen Mwamba and Vice President Kembo Mohadi attended the UNICEF World Children’s Day commemoration in Walvis Bay on Sunday, joining over 500 children and dignitaries from the four countries. The three-day event was held under […]

November 21, 2023 9

Namibia

African Development Bank approves $196 million loan to modernize railway Namibian infrastructure

The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a loan of $196.43 million for Namibia to implement the second phase of its Transport Infrastructure Improvement Project (TIIP). The loan, approved on 31 October 2023, represents 51.8 percent of the project’s total cost. The Namibian government will provide the remaining 48.2 percent. The project aligns with Namibia’s long-term Vision 2030 to the country’s Namibia’s logistics value […]

November 1, 2023 6