In line with the mandate and mission of the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) to ensure enhanced connectivity to Namibia, the Air Connect Namibia project has been initiated. The purpose of the Project is to increase direct air access in and out of Namibia to the rest of the world, particularly via its international airports, with...
The Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises says it is establishing Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade to cultivate competitive industrial zones in the country. Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises Ipumbu Shiimi said participants in the SEZs will benefit from a corporate income tax rate of 20%,...
Chamwe Kaira The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) plans to conduct a study on the competitiveness of the Walvis Bay Corridors. The Group in conjunction with the transport and logistics industry is seeking a consultant to conduct a study on the competitiveness of the Walvis Bay Corridors. The objective of the consulting exercise is to...
The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade says price competitiveness remains a challenge for Namibia’s manufactured goods to penetrate lucrative markets. The Ministry’s Chief Information Officer, Elijah Mukubonda, said Nambiain manufactured goods are expensive due to high operational costs, including water, land, and electricity, as opposed to goods from other parts of the world, like cheaper...
As a native of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region and a logistician, I’ve always been curious about why an envisaged logistics hub at Katima has yet not seen the light of day. The region is a key border axis for the SADC region. Its development is vital for enhancing regional and infrastructure integration, trade,...