THE Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) has exported 45.2% of its Norway beef quota by 17 April, marking its strongest start to the year in recent memory, according to the company. The state-owned meat processor says it shipped 521 017.59kg…
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NAMIBIA faces a US$15 billion (about N$247.5 billion) climate finance gap as policymakers and financial institutions push for reforms to unlock investment and scale up funding for mitigation and adaptation projects. The shortfall, highlighted by industry stakeholders, reflects the scale…
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NamWater’s cost-saving strategy aimed at incorporating renewable energy has been paused as the utility consults regulators over compliance requirements. The Namibia Water Corporation says it has halted the initiative, which is intended to cut operational costs by more than 30%,…
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Telecom Namibia has begun a phased rollout of infrastructure upgrades aimed at strengthening network resilience and improving service reliability, with projects set to continue through 2026 and into early 2027. Telecom Namibia chief executive Stanley Shanapinda says the programme includes…
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The Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) collected N$500 million within three months through a targeted compliance drive and recovered a further N$622 million through legal action against non-compliant taxpayers. Namra commissioner Sam Shivute says the agency handled 15 legal cases valued…
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The government has raised N$36 million from the disposal of 492 ageing vehicles through public auctions as it moves to phase out its outdated fleet. Works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi has revealed the figures in parliament while outlining the…
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Namibia remains the only African country with concurrent access to export beef to the United States, China, Norway, and the European Union, generating over N$2.1 billion in foreign exchange in 2025. This was said by the minister of agriculture, fisheries,…
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The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board, in partnership with MSC Cruises, is recruiting more than 200 Namibians for hospitality roles on board its cruise ships. The positions include vacancies for bartenders, beauty therapists, casino dealers, guest service staff, hairdressers,…
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The government is moving ahead with plans to develop a commuter rail system linking Windhoek to Rehoboth and Katutura, with N$13 million already spent on a feasibility study that is 30% complete. The proposed rail project, first presented to investors…
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The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) is considering its next course of action after the Supreme Court ruled that its investigation into alleged price-fixing in the pharmaceutical sector was conducted unlawfully. The apex court dismissed NaCC’s appeal against a High Court…
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Momentum Metropolitan Namibia has appointed Evangelina Nailenge as executive of retail distribution. The company says Nailenge will lead the development and execution of distribution strategies aimed at placing clients at the centre of its operations, while expanding access to financial…
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The government’s housing expansion programme is held back by a N$2.5-billion funding shortfall for sewerage infrastructure, limiting the roll-out of new housing across local authorities. Minister of urban and rural development James Sankwasa says the ministry failed to meet its…
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