The Namibian Agronomic Board (Nab) will hold its annual National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards at Olushandja in the Omusati region on 19 September. According to a statement from the board, the event is aimed at recognising and awarding producers, processors,…
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The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) is currently rolling out a N$3,5 billion water infrastructure expansion programme nationwide over the next three years to satisfy water supply demand. This was said in a statement issued on Wednesday by NamWater spokesperson Lot…
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Namibia’s nascent horticultural sector continues to satisfy local demand for some produce, resulting in the border being closed for the importation of eight of the 20 crops on the special controlled products list from 1 to 31 July. Only five…
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The government is implementing a nationwide drought-relief programme, at an estimated N$825 million, to assist drought-stricken communities during the 2024-25 season. According to the programme released by Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) executive director I-Ben Nashandi, this follows the…
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The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare wants to develop evidence-based policies and programmes that are responsive to the evolving needs of children. This was said by gender equality minister Doreen Sioka, in a speech read on…
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Windhoek’s construction sector experienced modest growth in the first quarter of 2024, with plan approvals dominant in Khomasdal, Klein Windhoek and Katutura. According to an analysis of building plans for May 2024 by Simonis Storm Securities, growth of 3,5% year-on-year…
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Construction of a second desalination plant with a capacity of about 20 million cubic metres will start in January 2025. This was said by agriculture, water and land reform minister Calle Schlettwein when he addressed the launch of a developmental…
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Business Summit Namibia will host its fourth summit in Windhoek on 6 July this year, featuring South African entrepreneur and founder of Bathu Shoes Theo Baloyi. According to Business Summit founder Martin Nankela, the summit will be held in partnership…
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The University of Namibia’s (Unam) Ogongo Campus plans to expand its rice production by 10 hectares next year. The university plans on debushing 10 hectares every year, for the next four years. This was confirmed by the Japanese embassy second…
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Business Summit Namibia will host its fourth summit in Windhoek on 6 July this year, featuring South African entrepreneur and founder of Bathu Shoes Theo Baloyi. According to Business Summit founder Martin Nankela, the summit will be held in partnership…
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The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) will host a three-day meeting of global aviation industry leaders in Windhoek from 19 to 21 June.According to a statement issued by NAC spokesperson Dan Kamati, the Aviation Development (AviaDev) Africa Conference, will bring together…
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The minister of finance and public enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, is urging Namibians to actively participate in the country’s budgeting process if they want to influence its outcome. He was speaking at the launch of the Open Budget Survey (OBS) results…
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