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Mbumba calls for intense investment in local fertiliser production

May 10, 2024
Niël Terblanché In an address at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit in Kenya on Thursday, President Nangolo Mbumba stressed the critical role of local fertiliser production in tackling A...
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Nored mum over its financials

May 9, 2024
Ester Mbathera and Stefanus Nashama For years, the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored) has been leaving its shareholders in the dark by remaining mum about its financial status. N...

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Swakopmund is a beacon of cleanliness and growth 

May 10, 2024
Niël Terblanché Swakopmund has recently been recognised as one of Africa’s cleanest cities. The accolade is evidence of the coastal town's fast-growing status among urban centres on the contine...
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Parliament working to amplify communal livestock potential 

May 10, 2024
Niël Terblanché The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration is embarking on an initiative with a series of oversight visits across the northern parts of the country...
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CONGRATULATIONS GWEN!

May 10, 2024
Windhoek Observer congratulates veteran journalist and former team member of this publication, Gwen Lister for being honoured with a prestigious lifetime achievement award.This is a well-deserved rec...
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Namibia advocates for the combination of AGOA and AfCFTA

May 9, 2024
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu said Namibia is advocating for the establishment of a nexus between the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and ...
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Namibia honours nurses as pillars of healthcare

May 9, 2024
Niël Terblanché On the occasion of International Nurses' Day, celebrated globally, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing, Namibia's health sector leaders took the opp...
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Beifang affirms commitment to employee well-being

May 9, 2024
Ester Mbathera Beifang Mining Technology Services (Namibia) (Pty) Ltd. says it is committed to ethical business practices and employee well-being. The statement comes after the Windhoek Observe...

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Manufacturing largest exporter in March

May 9, 2024
The manufacturing industry emerged as the industry with the largest export of goods in March valued at N$5 billion, absorbing 59,4% of total exports, products from the industry increased by N$57 mill...
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Financial markets anticipate borrowing plan

May 9, 2024
The financial markets and investors are anticipating the government's borrowing plan, that will serve as a crucial factor in guiding investors on how to structure their bids. Understanding the gov...
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Nurturing a mindset for financial wellness

May 9, 2024
NDINELAGO KANYOLO As we transition from childhood to adulthood, the responsibility for managing our finances gradually shifts from our guardians to ourselves. This transition marks a pivotal momen...
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Foreign reserves decline to N$54,3 billion

May 9, 2024
CHAMWE KAIRA The Bank of Namibia’s stock of international reserves declined by 2% to reach N$54,3 billion at the end of March. The decrease stemmed from higher net commercial bank outflows on a...
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Retail had highest digital fraud attempt rate

May 9, 2024
CHAMWE KAIRA Fifty-three percent of Namibians surveyed in the TransUnion 2024 State of Omnichannel Fraud Report don’t trust that personal data would be secure. This was in response to the top r...
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Paladin secures seven offtakes for uranium

May 9, 2024
CHAMWE KAIRA Paladin Energy, which owns the Langer Heinrich Mine has secured seven offtakes for its uranium production, the company announced this week. The company said strong demand for nucle...
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