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...
September 20, 2024
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Unam, Grootfontein set the pace – Sport
FNB Unam and FNB Grootfontein continued to set the pace in the Namibian Rugby Premier League as they both recorded their third successive victories on Saturday. At theTamariskia field in Swakopmund, Unam comfortably beat the league’s newcomers Dolphin 46-0, scoring eight tries in the process. Rightwing Quirione Majiedt led the way with a hattrick of...
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TotalEnergies set to launch Venus discovery this year – Business Express
TotalEnergies is set to launch its huge Venus development offshore Namibia later this year, according to a top executive at the supermajor, who cites the discovery’s “impressive” reservoir characteristics. The French giant two years ago discovered Venus in the Orange basin and has moved fast to appraise this major ultra-deepwater field in an effort to...
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Henties Bay set to accommodate N$60 billion indoor fish farm – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché Henties Bay, in an ambitious leap towards sustainable aquaculture and economic development, is set to become home to the world’s largest indoor freshwater fish farm. This groundbreaking project was introduced to residents and representatives of the local authorities by Blue Ridge Aquaculture, Inc., headquartered in Martinsville, Virginia, USA, in partnership with its local...
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SIM deregistration set to cost Telecom N$7.5 million
The deactivation of unregistered SIM cards comes with a financial repercussion for Telecom Namibia, as the company stands to lose a monthly income of N$7.5 million, the company announced in a statement on Thursday. This loss is attributed to the absence of revenue generated from unregistered prepaid SIM cards, Telecom spokesperson, Nomvula Kambinda said in...
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Nampol set to revolutionise its recruitment procedures – Windhoek Observer
Niël Terblanché In an ambitious move towards fostering diversity and inclusivity, the Namibian Police is set to overhaul its recruitment process. The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo said the initiative will be aimed at reflecting the nation’s diverse demographic fabric within the law enforcement ranks and that it marks a...
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Telecom set to lose N$7.5m from 191K suspended SIM cards
Telecom Namibia (TN) says that it faces a potential monthly loss of N$7.5 million due to the deactivation of 191,598 unregistered prepaid sim cards, effective April 1, 2024. As of March 31, 2024, TN’s records indicated a total of 442,410 active mobile subscribers. Following the deactivation, TN will maintain a base of 250,812 registered prepaid...
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Namibia: Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit Set for Windhoek
Namibia Is gearing up to host the first-ever Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) in Windhoek from 3 to 5 September. The summit, held under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution,” aims to shed light on Africa’s strategic position in the global hydrogen market and foster collaboration and dialogue across various...
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‘Angelic Resonance’ set for Rundu – Lifestyle
A gospel concert to be hosted under the theme ‘Anticipating Angelic Resonance’ is set to take place on 4 May at Rundu. Rundu gospel singer Apostle Kachuku has been invited as a guest artist, and will be performing alongside local gospel artists Moses V, Feeddy Feedinard, Seun Lik, Queen of Fire, Sophia, Me-Pandu, and S...
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Inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit set for Windhoek
Namibia is gearing up to host the first-ever Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAH2S) in Windhoek from 3 to 5 September. The summit, held under the theme “From Ambition to Action: Fuelling Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution,” aims to shed light on Africa’s strategic position in the global hydrogen market and foster collaboration and dialogue across various...