Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi called for an increase in the budgetary allocation of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Katjavivi made the call during the budget motivation in Parliament last week, emphasizing the role the commission plays in combating corruption within Namibia. “I therefore will appeal that we should look...
September 20, 2024
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Call for increased efforts to empower women in peacebuilding across Africa
More concerted efforts to scale up women’s participation in peacebuilding processes are urgently needed in Africa. International Relations Minister Peya Mushelenga has called on governments to allocate resources for the implementation of programmes that support women’s inclusion. The African Union members have taken stock of women’s participation and leadership in peace processes in Swakopmund. The...
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Hengari cautions Govt on increased expenditure during election years
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) lawmaker Inna Hengari has cautioned finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi on increased expenditure, especially during an election year. Hengari was speaking in parliament on Wednesday while giving her contribution to the budget statement for the 2024/25 financial year. “In the backdrop of a global election year, we are witnessing increased expenditure, a...
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MPs call for increased education funding to match private school standards
Members of Parliament in the National Assembly have called on the government to allocate ample resources to the education sector to foster excellence on par with private schools. Members in this regard also expressed concern about the revised curriculum, noting its failure to accommodate everyone. PDM’s Charmaine Tjirare advocated for the removal of the new...
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Meatco faces increased competition from private sector entrants – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) finds itself at a critical juncture, with its commercial dominance in the Namibian meat industry under siege from private sector entrants. The arrival of companies like Beefcor Namibia and Savanna Beef Namibia signals a significant shift in the market dynamics, potentially diluting Meatco’s longstanding position amidst challenging...
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Namibia witnessing increased oil rig interest
Norwegian deepwater driller, Odfjell Drilling, says Namibia’s oil and gas sector is witnessing a significant uptick in demand driven by recent exploration successes and heightened interest from industry players. Odfjell Chief Executive Officer Kjetil Gjersdal said with an expanding roster of operators and growing inquiries for rigs, the region is poised for substantial growth. “Namibia...
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China targets increased trade with Namibia beyond N$18bn
China says it is committed to increasing trade with Namibia beyond the US$1 billion (N$18 billion) attained last year, through enhanced collaborations in agriculture, aquaculture, tourism and mining. Official statistics show that from January to September 2023, China-Namibia bilateral trade volume reached N$18 billion, an increase of 29% over the same period of 2022. “We...