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Agribank Receives Additional N$20 million for Youth Development Initiative

The Namibian Government has allocated an additional N$20 million to Agribank to support its youth development initiatives for agri-businesses, bringing the total allocated to N$60 million.

By The Namibia Times Staff • Aug 1

Markets & Finance

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Mauritius Port Sees Surge in Ship Refuelling Amid Global Shipping Diversions

Mauritius's port facilities are experiencing a significant uptick in ship refuelling activities, a development directly attributed to ongoing war-related diversions impacting global maritime shipping routes, as reported by Moneyweb.

Jul 28

African Island Nation Sees Increased Vessel Traffic Amid Middle East Tensions

Shipping vessels are reportedly rerouting their maritime paths to an unspecified small island nation...

Jul 27

Namibian Economy Projected for 2.6% Growth in 2026

The Namibian economy is projected to achieve a growth rate of 2.6% in 2026, according to a report by...

Policy & Regulation

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Namibia's Electricity Regulator Renews Ban on Power Export Licenses

The Electricity Control Board (ECB), Namibia's power regulator, has announced an extension of its moratorium on issuing generation licenses for electricity export, a decision approved by Minister of Industries, Mines, and Energy Modestus Amutse, effective September 5th, maintaining restrictions on new export-oriented power generation projects in the country.

Namibia Champions Fair Trade Principles at World Trade Organization

Namibia is actively engaged with the World Trade Organization (WTO), advocating for the advancement of fair trade principles to foster a more equitable global trading environment, though specific proposals or interventions have not been detailed in available reports.

Enterprise & SMEs

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Meatco Announces Winners of Meatco Producer of the Year Awards

André Esterhuizen Senior has been crowned the best commercial producer at the Meatco Produ...

Yambuka Housing Offers Affordable, Dignified Housing Alternative

Yambuka Housing launched its projects on 25 July, offering an affordable and dignified hou...

Choppies Namibia Opens 25th Store in Gobabis, Creating 32 Local Jobs

Supermarket chain Choppies Namibia has further expanded its national footprint by inaugura...

Resources & Energy

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Namibia's Rare Earths Emerge as Strategic Global Inputs, Necessitating Legal Evolution

Legal experts Rihupisee Kavari and Shereef Martin of Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Namibia underscore the escalating strategic value of rare earth elements (REEs) within the country, repositioning them as critical for global energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and economic security, which in turn calls for an evolving legal framework and strategic industry partnerships.

Jul 27

Diamond Mining Operation Uncovers 500-Year-Old Portuguese Shipwreck Laden with Gold

A modern diamond mining operation has reportedly unearthed a 500-year-old Portuguese shipwreck, an s...

Jul 27

Bannerman Energy Advances Etango Uranium Project with Local Support

Bannerman Energy is reportedly making progress on its Etango Uranium Project in Namibia, with the co...

Jul 27

Namibia Rejects N$4 Billion Oil & Gas Supply Base Proposal Citing Funding and Experience Gaps

Namibian authorities have reportedly blocked a N$4 billion proposal by Ghanaian entrepreneur Jory Ad...

Agriculture & Tourism

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