Namport clinch deal to have cruise liners spend more days at Walvis Bay to boost tourism – nbc Source link
September 20, 2024
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Namport clinch deal to have cruise liners spend more days at Walvis Bay to boost tourism
Namport has clinched a deal that will see six passenger cruise liners spend more days at Walvis Bay in October to boost tourism. Normally, these cruise liners dock at the harbour for less than a day, spending less money on the local economy. The Erongo Tourism Forum is making deliberate efforts to boost passenger cruise...
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Expert urges Benue to establish commodity trading Agency to boost Agribusiness
Mr Chris Echikwu, an Agribusiness expert, has called for the establishment of a Commodity Trading Management Agency to promote agribusiness and address the challenges facing Benue’s agricultural sector. Echikwu, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, noted the necessity of the agency to tackle the multifaceted issues hindering...
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Agriculture Ministry seeks 84% budget boost to address green scheme shortfall
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform says it is seeking an 84% budget boost to bridge the budget shortfall, with N$400 million urgently needed for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. This comes as only N$65 million has been allocated to agriculture for the 2024-2025 financial year, representing a mere 16% of the required funds...
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Ondangwa exhibition receives financial boost
A well-attended gala dinner held on Saturday to raise funds for the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition (OTIE) collected over N.dollars 500 000 in cash and pledges. RedForce pledged the highest amount of N.dollars 100 000, followed by First National Bank with N.dollars 80 000 and Ondangwa Private Hospital donating N.dollars 30 000. In a...
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BoN plans local currency changes to boost security, durability
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) says it will revamp the nation’s currency, incorporating advanced security features into banknotes and coins to combat evolving counterfeiting techniques and ensure durability. The apex bank Governor Johannes !Gawaxab said the upgraded series is slated for a 2025 launch following a comprehensive review in 2022. “Ensuring that our banknotes and...
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STEM education receives boost from ExxonMobil Foundation and JA Africa
Middle and high school students are set to embark on an enriching journey towards future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), thanks to an infusion of US$300,000 from the ExxonMobil Foundation and JA Africa. Through immersive quizzes and hands-on experiences at Innovation Camps, approximately 3,000 African students across Nigeria, Namibia, Angola, and Mozambique...
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Omaheke banks on mining activities to boost regional economy
Omaheke’s Regional Governor Pio Nganate says the region is banking on upcoming exploration endeavours in copper and uranium mining to drive economic revitalisation and diversification. He stated that upcoming mining activities signify a significant change in the region’s economic focus. This shift aims to lessen dependence on agriculture, the traditional economic driver, as Omaheke contends with...
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Namibia Implements Visas On Arrival… Aims to Boost Tourism Access
Namibia has taken a significant step to boost its tourism industry by announcing the implementation of visas on arrival at five key border posts across the country. The immigration ministry revealed this groundbreaking decision at their headquarters in Windhoek last week. Minister Albert Kawana emphasised the initiative’s potential to streamline travel procedures and facilitate hassle-free...
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German boost for Namibia’s Hyphen hydrogen project – Business
The N$190-billion Hyphen Hydrogen Energy project near Lüderitz recently got a boost when the German government confirmed its suitability to be designated a strategic foreign project. This was confirmed through a letter of intent presented to Enertrag, one of the joint venture partners in Hyphen. Namibian minister of mines and energy Tom Alweendo and green...