Fredrick Shipipa, the visionary behind the locally crafted Mutete Juice, is advocating for an increase in mutete farming among Namibian agriculturalists. Shipipa, who serves as the Managing Director of MYM Trading CC, the parent company of Mutet Juice, asserts that there exists a burgeoning market for mutete, the primary ingredient in the juice. Shipipa underscores...
November 7, 2024
Tag: expansion
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Pupkewitz eyes regional expansion, opens retail outlet in South Africa’s Upington
The Pupkewitz Group is seeking growth opportunities outside Namibia and recently launching its first retail outlet beyond the country’s borders–a Megatech branch in Upington, South Africa. “Certain businesses within the Pupkewitz Group portfolio are exploring regional expansion opportunities on a case-by-case basis. The Group’s strategy allows for a blend of organic and acquisitive growth to optimise our...
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Tsumkwe community calls for educational expansion – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché In the remote settlement of Tsumkwe, a growing plea for educational reform and expansion echoes through its communities. Residents are calling for the establishment of a technical and vocational training centre, alongside the construction of more schools to accommodate the burgeoning youth population. These requests, initially presented to the Ministry of Higher Education,...
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Fortrea Increases Patient Access Capabilities and Cold Chain Expertise with FortreaRx™ Expansion
Fortrea’s non-commercial specialty pharmacy expansion delivers flexible, scalable solutions to customers and life-changing medications direct to patients DURHAM, N.C., Feb. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) (the “Company”), a leading global contract research organization (CRO), today announced the opening of its expanded non-commercial specialty pharmacy, FortreaRx, located in Lake Mary, Florida, which offers...
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Airports expansion on the cards – Windhoek Observer
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is finalising the formal transfer of land at Rundu and Katima Mulilo Airports. The company further plans to expand the infrastructure, including construction of new terminal buildings at Lüderitz Airport, Rundu and Katima Mulilo. The NAC has celebrated a number of significant events over the 2022/2023 financial year, two of which...
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German Embassy supports expansion of Emmaus Kindergarten in Karibib
The Emmaus Kindergarten in Usab, Karibib, inaugurated a new building on 26 January generously sponsored by the German Embassy Windhoek. The German Embassy, in an official statement, revealed that the Kindergarten received a grant of N$357,000 last year through their micro-project fund. These funds were strategically utilized to furnish the new building with electrical equipment,...
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TransNamib set to secure N$2.6 billion loan for railway expansion and modernization – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché TransNamib, the national rail operator, is on the brink of acquiring a colossal N$2.6 billion loan that will significantly bolster Namibia’s rail infrastructure. The Acting Chief Executive Officer of TransNamib, Webster Gonzo, announced the imminent agreement with the Development Bank of Southern Africa and the Development Bank of Namibia. He added that the...
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First phase of Gochas-Tses road expansion completed
//Kharas governor Aletha Frederick says the government is determined to upgrade and develop the country’s road infrastructure. Frederick says a lack of road infrastructure or poor road network systems are barriers to agriculture, and industry and trade and may hinder the process of urbanisation and socio-economic development. She said this when she handed over a...
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UK government plans further nuclear power expansion
The government is exploring plans to build a new large-scale nuclear plant, despite concerns about delays to existing projects. Ministers say the project would be the biggest expansion of the sector in 70 years, reducing reliance on overseas supply. The new plant would quadruple energy supplies by 2050, they say. But concerns have been raised,...
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Namcor considers revising retail service station expansion plans – Windhoek Observer
Martin Endjala The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) is contemplating a reassessment of its expansion plans for its retail service station network throughout the country. Initially, the company aimed to establish 33 service stations nationwide by 2024, but to date, only 16 have been successfully established. During a recent press conference, Namcor’s acting Managing...