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Namibian MSMEs invited to showcase at China–Namibia Investment & Trade Fair 2025
Informante
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August 24, 2025
Date: August 24, 2025 Staff Reporter THE Africa–China Economic Network (ACEN), in partnership with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), has invited Namibian micro,...
Namibia badly affected by drought and the Russian/Ukraine war
Informante
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August 23, 2025
Staff Reporter NAMIBIA experienced a shortage of grain since 2022 due to a combination of factors, including severe drought and the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, which disrupted global production and shipment of essential agricultural...
Namibian teacher’s TikTok song propels conversation around child sexual abuse, Canadian experts weigh in
CP24
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August 23, 2025
A music video recently posted to TikTok has caught the attention of more than 110 million viewers and garnered 13 million likes, all while sparking a conversation about preventing child abuse. Gelda Waterboer, a Grade 1 teacher from Otjiwarongo,...
Green hydrogen key to Namibia’s future energy - Iipumbu Shiimi
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration and Planning, Iipumbu Shiimi, said green hydrogen will be one of the leading technologies of energy sources in Namibia. He made these remarks...
Mining remains economic backbone despite diamond market struggles – Chamber of Mines
Informante
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August 23, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Chamber of Mines has expressed cautious optimism about Namibia’s mining sector, noting that while mining remains the backbone of the economy—led by uranium and gold—structural vulnerabilities persist in the diamond market....
Akums and The Govt of The Republic of Zambia Announce Joint Venture to Establish Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Zambia
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 23, 2025
NewsVoir Lusaka [Zambia]/ New Delhi [India], August 23: Akums, a leading player in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and The Government of The Republic of Zambia (GRZ), have announced a partnership to set up a manufacturing facility in Zambia to...
Akums and The Govt of The Republic of Zambia Announce Joint Venture to Establish Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Zambia
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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August 23, 2025
Lusaka, Zambia | Delhi, India (NewsVoir) Akums, a leading player in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and The Government of The Republic of Zambia (GRZ), have announced a partnership to set up a manufacturing facility in Zambia to provide high quality...
Business News | Akums and The Govt of The Republic of Zambia Announce Joint Venture to Establish Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility in Zambia
Latestly
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August 23, 2025
NewsVoir Lusaka [Zambia]/ New Delhi [India], August 23: Akums, a leading player in pharmaceutical manufacturing, and The Government of The Republic of Zambia (GRZ), have announced a partnership to set up a manufacturing facility in Zambia to...
RPO Congress highlights FMD challenges and growth opportunities for red meat industry
Informante
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August 23, 2025
Staff Reporter THE congress of South Africa’s Red Meat Producers’ Organisation (RPO), held on 14 August, placed a strong emphasis on tackling Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and advancing growth in the livestock sector. Namibia Agricultural Union...
Make Namibia Great Again?
The Namibian
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August 23, 2025
Something about this new season in Namibian arts is giving me a tingling sensation all over my body. All the art shows, grants, and artists’ funds that are popping up remind me of my early days as a journalist, when there was always some play or...
Namibian delegation meets Japanese Prime Minister
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Namibian delegation, led by Prime Minister Tjitunga Elijah Ngurare, met with Ishiba Shigeru, Prime Minister of Japan, today. During the meeting, the two sides held discussions on matters of mutual concern and reaffirmed the strong bonds of...
Namibia honours liberation heroes and celebrates freedoms
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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In honour of the heroes of the liberation struggle, Namibia reflects not only on the victories on the battlefield but also on the freedoms and rights being enjoyed today. This is at the backdrop of this year's Heroes Day that will be commemorated...
Skrypt brings Namibian sound to Channel O
Namibian Sun
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August 23, 2025
LOCAL IS LEKKER: Namibian award-winning rapper and media personality Skrypt will be hosting the new Namibian production Bora Box, which officially premieres on Channel O on Friday, 29 August, at 19:30. The music show offers viewers a deep dive...
Namibia to launch new initiative to electrify rural communities
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Namibia is set to launch a new off-grid electrification program aimed at bringing electricity to communities too far from the national power grid. Announced on Friday, the initiative will complement the existing Solar...
Namibia's uranium miner to sponsor students for nuclear energy education in China
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- Namibia's Rossing Uranium, with the backing of its majority shareholder, China National Uranium Corporation Limited (CNUC), will sponsor a group of local students to study in China, the miner said on Friday. Rossing...
Officials enact new law with major impact on fishing industry: 'Strict enforcement protects law-abiding operators'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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August 23, 2025
"We support these reforms." by Matthew SwigonskiAugust 23, 2025 An African nation has enacted a policy to curb illegal fishing and ensure the sustainability of the fishing industry for years to come. As New Era Live reported, Namibia has reduced...
561 households electrified in northern Namibia
The Namibian
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August 22, 2025
Deputy prime minister and minister of industries, mines and energy Natangue Ithete says the ministry has so far connected electricity in 561 households in the Omusati, Ohangwena, Oshana and Oshikoto regions. He says this was made possible with...
Angola and Namibia Commend Progress on Transboundary Cooperation in the Cuvelai and Kunene River Basins
GWP
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The governments of Angola and Namibia have commended the progress made in the implementation of the Enhanced Water Security and Community Resilience in the Adjacent Cuvelai and Kunene Transboundary River Basins (CUVKUN) Project, noting its role in...
Agriculture ministry defends N$143m fertiliser payments
Namibian Sun
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August 22, 2025
Eliot IpingeWindhoekThe agriculture ministry yesterday defended paying N$82.2 million to Agri Gro Namibia Pty Ltd in January this year and another N$61 million in June for fertilis... If you are an active subscriber and the article is not showing,...
Wia Gold secures $19m commitments via placement for Namibian gold project
Mining Technology
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August 21, 2025
Gold-focused exploration company Wia Gold has secured binding commitments to raise A$30m ($19.4m) through a share placement with existing, sophisticated and institutional investors. The funding will primarily support resource development,...