Martin Endjala As of 1 March 2024, all lodges under the management of the Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) will offer a discount of 60 percent for local visitors to make it easier for them to experience the diverse landscapes and unique wildlife that Namibia has to offer. NWR Spokesperson, Nelson Ashipala, stressed the organisation’s commitment...
December 25, 2024
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SA seeks extradition of two Phala Phala-linked locals
The South African National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is pursuing the extradition of two more suspects in the Phala Phala farm theft, who are believed to be in Namibia. NPA Limpopo province spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi confirmed this to The Namibian yesterday. She declined to provide the names, sex or nationality of the suspects. “I can’t disclose...
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Locals and tourists urged to keep coastline clean
The founder of the coastal conservation clean-up campaign, Rudie van Vuuren, is calling on locals and tourists alike to keep the Namibian beachfront clean after visiting the coastal towns. He made this call during the clean-up campaign held along the beach between Henties Bay, Swakopmund, and Walvis Bay. The central coast bulges with holidaymakers every...
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Locals should stop exploiting marginalised communities – Gender Ministry
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) is calling on some locals to stop using people from marginalised communities for cheap labour. The Deputy Director of Marginalised Communities, Rebekka Namwandi, says the practice is inconsiderate and has to stop. Namibia is home to three marginalised communities: the San, Ovatue, and Ovatjimba....
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Green hydrogen value chain has opportunities for locals
Namibia Green Hydrogen Research Institute director Zivugi Chiguvare says there are various avenues for Namibians to participate and benefit in the green hydrogen value chain. Chiguvare said Namibian businesses and individuals should educate themselves about what industry gaps they can fill to help the country achieve its green hydrogen objectives. “Namibians can innovate and specialise...
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Dundee Precious Metals commits to empowering locals
Dundee Precious Metals says wealth creation and empowerment of locals remain important in line with the National Equitable Economic Empowerment Framework (NEEEF), which is being mooted by the government. The framework seeks to ensure a balanced redistribution of wealth and resources in the country, but some of the provisions in the framework have raised concerns...
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NamWater’s N$160m cash reserve demand excludes locals
Namibian companies have criticised state-owned Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) for requiring bidders for water infrastructure projects to have N$160 million in cash. Now, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and the Namibia Local Business Association (Naloba) are asking the water company to cancel the N$2 billion tenders advertised last month. Several Namibian contractors have criticised the...
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Itope wants locals to benefit from Duares
With the Daures Green Hydrogen Village expected to provide employment for 200 locals, and communities in the area having been provided with shareholding in the project, Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope has pleaded with the leadership in the region to support it and ensure the community benefit from the opportunities offered. Itope also called on...