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Namibia, China celebrate 35 years of diplomatic ties
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- A celebration event was held in the Namibian capital of Windhoek on Friday night to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia, alongside the 76th anniversary of...
Pupkewitz Business harnessing a century of growth and community Impact
Informante
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September 13, 2025
In our 100th year, we at Pupkewitz felt it was a good moment to take stock and reflect on where we started and where we are heading. Founded in 1925, the Pupkewitz business began as a modest trading house driven by determination and a...
Namibia to enforce strict local content in oil sector
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit, Kornelia Shilunga, said that the Namibian government will enforce a strict upstream petroleum local content policy to ensure the country's discovered oil translates into real benefits to all Namibians....
Tariffs raise settlement risks for Namibian banks
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
The new 15% tariff on Namibian exports to the United States (US) and 30% on South African goods will reduce US dollar flows through the Swift system, raising risks of tighter liquidity and costlier settlements for Namibia. Simonis Storm junior...
Board and Shareholder Powers in State-Owned Companies
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
Recently, an incident raised questions about the legal powers of a board and a shareholder in the affairs of a state-owned enterprise (SOE). Corporate law identifies two key organs in any company, including public enterprises: the shareholder and...
Dâures green hydrogen to construct Namibia’s first hydrogen fertiliser plant
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village has broken ground for the construction of Namibia’s first low-carbon fertiliser plant, a facility expected to transform the country’s agriculture and industrial landscape. The facility, which will produce ammonia...
Low-altitude economy holds potential in Namibia – Yang Jinchai
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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The low-altitude economy is among the industries yet untapped in Namibia, but it holds the potential to become a booming sector in the future. These were the sentiments of Yang Jinchai, Chairman and Founder of the World UAV Federation, at a...
Namibia’s Tax Inequities and Economic Vulnerabilities
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
In Namibia , A significant imbalance exists in the tax system: government employees, particularly newly graduated teachers, nurses, and police officers, bear a disproportionate share of the tax burden. At the same time, many successful graduates...
Namibia a source for guns in WC - GI-TOC report
Eye Witness News
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CAPE TOWN - A recent Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime (GI-TOC) report shows Namibia is a source of guns for gangs in the Western Cape. Earlier this year, Western Cape Police Commissioner Thembisile Patekile said police...
Namibian Creatives Confront Suicide Crisis Amid Rising Toll
The Namibian
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September 13, 2025
Namibia is mourning the death of renowned reggae musician Ras Sheehama, who died due to suicide last week. His death has reignited national conversations around mental health and comes during suicide prevention month, a time observed globally to...
Fujian seminar spotlights China’s case study on trade and investment climate
Daily News Egypt
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September 13, 2025
Fujian, China – A high-level seminar hosted by the International Economic Cooperation Center of Fujian Province is underway this week, gathering participants from six Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries to examine China’s approaches to...
Mining companies donate mattresses and cutlery to Katora Primary School Hostel
Informante
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September 13, 2025
Date: September 13, 2025 Staff Reporter TWO Erongo-based uranium mining companies, Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia and Orano Mining Namibia, have donated mattresses and cutlery to the Katora Primary School Hostel in Spitzkoppe, aimed at...
Namibia Hosts Regional Training on Chemical Weapons Emergency Response
Villager
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September 12, 2025
By: Patemoshela Lukolo Namibia is hosting the 2025 Integrated Advanced Course and Exercise on Assistance and Protection Against Chemical Weapons for Anglophone States Parties in Africa. The week-long training opened on Monday at the Seaside Hotel...
Namibia’s inflation slows to 3.2% in August
New Era
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Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) inflation rate eased to 3.2% in August 2025, compared to 4.4% in the same month last year, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) announced yesterday. On a monthly basis, inflation remained flat at 0.0%, down...
Namibia presents green hydrogen vision in South Korea
New Era
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The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) this week took part in a high-level policy forum on strengthening the green hydrogen value chain, held at the National Assembly Experience Centre in Seoul, South Korea. The event, co-hosted by the...
Morocco ranks second in African insurance market with $5.5 bln in premiums
Hespress
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September 12, 2025
HESPRESS English – Morocco News General with MAPFriday 12 September 2025 - 23:34 Morocco secured the second-largest share of Africa’s insurance market in 2023, accounting for 8.7% of premiums collected on the continent, or about $5.54 billion...
Businesses urged to prioritise local suppliers
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has urged companies to support local procurement as a way to grow industries and strengthen the economy. NCCI chief executive officer Titus Nampala said value lies not only in...
Namibia Boosts Acid Output to Support Growing Critical Minerals Industry
Mining Zimbabwe
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September 11, 2025
Namibia is intensifying its sulphuric acid production to meet the growing demands of its burgeoning critical minerals sector. This move comes as the country positions itself as a pivotal player in the global green energy transition. By Ryan...
Namibia drives strong Old Mutual retail sales
Windhoek Observer
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Chamwe Kaira Old Mutual Limited reported strong growth in its Integrated Report for the year ended 31 December 2024, driven by retail sales in Namibia and corporate sales in Malawi. Life’s Annual Premium Equivalent sales rose 17% to just over N$1...
Namibia eyes 1.7 bln USD boost for green hydrogen projects
The Malaysian Star
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September 11, 2025
WINDHOEK, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has announced plans to mobilize about 1.7 billion U.S. dollars for green hydrogen projects, as the Global African Hydrogen Summit wrapped up Thursday in the capital, Windhoek, after drawing more than 1,500...