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Belgian shipping company, Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB-Tech), plans to build a clean ammonia bunkering facility at Walvis Bay at a cost of more than N$44 billion (€2.2 billion) in partnership with the Ohlthaver & List Group.
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) says it is implementing a strategic shift to overcome the industry's limitations, amid saturation of the country's beer market.
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has launched online tourist visa application services, complementing the issuance of visa on arrival issuance, a system that was also recently introduced.
Andrada Mining (Andrada) says it has successfully completed the commissioning of its lithium pilot plant, a pivotal step towards optimising lithium extraction from its three mining licences.
The City of Windhoek says it is working on a long-term proposal to write off debt for pensioners and interest for all residents.
The Capricorn Group has announced that its Group Chief Executive Officer, Thinus Prinsloo, will be leaving the group to assume a new role at Capricorn Investment Holdings (CIH), the largest shareholder in the group.
The uranium mining sector in Namibia is poised for a remarkable turnaround, with growth projected to reach 14.8% in 2023 and an additional 5.2% in 2024, according to the latest Bank of Namibia data.
The Roads Authority (RA) has appointed Zhong Mei Engineering Group as the successful bidder for the rehabilitation of the 30.04 km Usakos and Karibib road in the Erongo Region, at a total cost of N$343.7 million.
The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) says it expects to finally roll out pension-backed home loans to help workers secure houses in the coming weeks.
The Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo on Monday appointed a 12-member Namibia Diamond Advisory Board following a five-year leadership vacuum.
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Telecom Namibia says it requires N$2.371 billion in funding to sustain its capital projects from 2023 to 2027.
At least 50% of Namibians are languishing in poverty as the country continues to reel under economic headwinds, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has revealed.
The government will be acquiring a 24% stake on offer in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen project through a newly established sovereign wealth fund, an official has revealed.
Netherlands and Denmark have called for the fast-tracking of projects such as Green Hydrogen to provide jobs, and enable the youth to put the skills they have learned to good use.
