By Rendy Petrus Amwaalwa & Karischa Schmidt Namibia recently marked its 34th Independence Anniversary, a testament to its journey of growth and transformation. Central to this evolution is the country’s burgeoning mining and energy sector, poised to drive significant economic expansion. With promising prospects in oil, renewable energy, and mineral resources, Namibia stands on the...
By Angelique Peake and Olavi Hangula. “Implementing a robust local content policy in the oil and gas industry isn’t just about extracting resources; it’s about empowering local economies and fostering sustainable growth. By prioritising local manufacturing and supporting sectors, we not only fuel industrial development but also cultivate a thriving ecosystem of opportunity and prosperity...
THE DAILY ROUNDUP WITH NINA | Book: Namibia’s Water-Energy-Food Nexus – nbc Source link
“Implementing a robust local content policy in the oil and gas industry isn’t just about extracting resources; it’s about empowering local economies and fostering sustainable growth. By prioritising local manufacturing and supporting sectors, we not only fuel industrial development but also cultivate a thriving ecosystem of opportunity and prosperity for generations to come.” – Angelique...
Namibia’s colonial past sparks debate at panel discussion in Swakopmund – nbc Source link
Japanese ambassador to Namibia Nishimaki Hisao says he is impressed by the way Namibia is improving its health system to the benefit of children and expectant mothers. He said this after touring the maternity ward at Rundu Intermediate Hospital in the Kavango East region with United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) representative Samuel Ocran and UN...
In the footsteps of the Damara, San, Ovahimba and Ovaherero, Namibia’s tourism landscape offers an opportunity to experience the country’s pre-colonial times. Namibia is mostly known for having the world’s oldest dunes that meet the cold Atlantic Ocean, coupled with its contradictory vastness and the beauty of its heritage. Over 200 kilometres north-west of Windhoek...
Debate over how Namibia dealt with its colonial past took centre stage during a panel discussion organised by the Forum of German-Speaking Namibians in Swakopmund. Dr. John Nakuta was one of the presenters at the panel discussion, which discussed challenges to democracy. Dr. Nakuta was of the view that issues like the Ovaherero-Nama genocide and...
Desmond Ernst Van Jaarsveld has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of TransNamib, effective from 17 April 2024. He replaces Johny Smith, who resigned from the rail company in February last year to join Grindrod Rail. Van Jaarsveld, who has over 30 years of professional experience in various industries, including over 25...
Growth in key mining industries in Namibia is estimated to decrease in 2024 mainly due to a myriad of issues including low production, water interruptions and declining international prices. According to the Bank of Namibia, growth for diamond mining is estimated to decrease significantly in 2024, partly dampened by low production on the back of...