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Namibia yet to sign agriculture dealA SENIOR official in the agriculture ministry says Namibia is still to sign the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Partnership (CAADP) agreement. The ministry’s director for planning and business development Mesag Mulunga, said Namibia wants to first ensure that CAADP is aligned to the country’s agricultural development plans. He said the ministry is consulting partners such […]
Nam to champion discussions on climate changeNAMIBIA will have an opportunity to champion discussions on climate change, drought, conservancy management and water harvesting during the 31st Session of the African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) countries and European Union (EU) Joint Parliamentary Assembly (JPA). The joint parliamentary assembly started in Windhoek yesterday. About 350 parliamentarians are expected to attend the session to […]
NUST to host Indian IT centreTHE Namibia University of Science and Technology will host the centre of excellence on information technology which will soon be set up by the Indian government. This was confirmed by Indian president Shri Pranab Mukherjee during his address to academics at NUST on Friday. The centre is being set up after Namibia and India signed […]
Geingos launches study programmeFIRST Lady Monica Geingos officially launched the Study With Flon (First Lady of Namibia) study group initiative at State House on Friday. The initiative focuses on creating a strong sense of African identity through a series of short courses offered jointly by the Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute (TMALI) and the University of South Africa […]
Stirring competition in an extraordinary location mark the Sahara Race (Namibia) 2016Strong competition in an extraordinary location concluded at the Sahara Race (Namibia) 2016 [8 May 2016, Namibia] – Wataru Iino of Japan and Jax Mariash Koudele of the United States brought superlative performances to the Sahara Race 2016 to claim their first 4 Deserts Championships. Held in Skeleton Coast National Park in the country of […]
Tapping Okavango water on the cardsWINDHOEK – The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry will commence work on a bulk water supply project from the Okavango River to central Namibia in 2018. The long−term project aims to supply water to larger settlements, such as Windhoek, where the availability of water is currently under threat. The project is expected to be […]
Government has plans to electrify 400 rural schools by 2020GOVERNMENT intends to electrify about 400 schools in rural areas before April 2020, minister of mines and energy Obeth Kandjoze says. This year, between 35 and 38 rural schools will be electrified countrywide, he revealed during a visit to the Okoutjove village in the Omaheke region’s Otjombinde constituency on Thursday. Speaking during a community meeting, […]
Nam expects N$16m from SADC secretariatCABINET has directed the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation to follow up with the SADC secretariat on a reimbursement of about N$16 million due to Namibia with respect to contributions to the Southern African Development Community Organ’s Mission in Lesotho. Addressing a media conference in the capital on Thursday, of information and communication minister […]
Government to finally sign De Beers dealThe government of Namibia and De beers Group of Companies are set to sign a diamond sales agreement on Monday the 16th May 2016, a deal which will provide for an independent sales outlet for Namibia for 15 per cent of Namdeb Holdings’ run of mine production, per annum, over the next decade. The Ministry […]
“Changing History” exhibition touringThe Museums Association of Namibia (M.A.N), which is responsible for regional museum development in Namibia, is taking a travelling exhibition to four different venues of the country. The mobile educational exhibition is called `Changing History’ and describes the impact of the First World War on Namibian history. The research and design of the exhibition was […]
Malaria deaths in Namibia down by 95 percent – KavetunaNamibia has made tremendous progress in reducing malaria cases by 98 percent and deaths by 95 percent between 2001 and 2015. The country has thus met the Abuja Target and Millennium Development Goal 6 of reducing malaria mortality and morbidly by 60 percent. Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services Juliet Kavetuna said this during […]
Mining and Technical Expo welcomed in Walvis BayThe Travelling Mining and Technical Exhibitions (MTE) kicked off at Walvis Bay Civic Centre on Tuesday. The popular expo aims to bring together suppliers and buyers to promote business opportunities, locally and internationally. About 53 exhibitors are taking part this year, of which at least 21 are Namibian. The exhibitors are showcasing products focussed on […]
Business Climate recovers to 165,3 points in FebruaryTHE IJG Business Climate Index recovered 1,7 points in February, following falls in December and January. This slight improvement was primarily driven by increases in building plans approved and company registrations, as well as an uptick in the NSX’s local index. The index stood at 163,6 points in January, and recovered to 165,3 points in […]
Africa must invest in agricultureTHE only way Africa can deliver tangible results in agriculture is to mobilise its own human and financial resources and invest more in the sector. This was said by the African Union (AU) Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture, Tumussine Peace, at the12th meeting of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Partnership (CAADP) held in Accra, […]
Agra ProVision offers farm mapping servicesFARMING is an activity that takes place in physical space. A good farm map forms the basis on which successful planning can take place. This is particularly so when dealing with livestock and rangeland management issues or when discussing events or infrastructure development needs. Farm planning is essential to enable the farmer to utilise his/her […]