The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has raised concerns about the challenges faced by bidders, particularly those who are disqualified for reasons that could have easily been rectified, preventing them from advancing to the financial stage of the bid evaluation process.
The Ministry of Works and Transport bid farewell to its former minister, John Mutorwa, who retired, while also welcoming the incoming minister, Veikko Nekundi.
Palestinian Presidential Advisor Dr. Riyad Malki rejected the proposal by President Donald Trump to relocate Palestinians from Gaza to East African Arab countries, including Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland.
Palestinian Presidential Advisor for International Relations Dr. Riad Malki has condemned Israel's escalation of the war from genocide to ethnic cleansing, highlighting the mass killings across Palestinian territories.
The mining and quarrying sector saw a 1.2 percent decline in real value added in 2024, compared to a 19.3 percent increase in 2023.
As reflected in the 2024 National Accounts publication, this slowdown was mainly due to a 3,7 percent drop in diamond mining, driven by weakened global demand.
A new chapter in Namibia's history was written as former President Nangolo Mbumba, a steady force over the past year, officially handed over the reins of power to Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the first woman to hold the highest office in Namibia.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was sworn in as Namibia's first female President this morning.
Right from the onset, she took a stand to forge the nation forward, receiving a standing ovation in recognition of the women leaders who have paved the way.
Namibia has launched the first Bloomberg Finance Lab at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), the first of its kind in Africa.
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has emphasised the need for policies that maximise economic benefits from the energy sector while ensuring Namibia remains competitive in the global market, particularly following noted oil discoveries.
President Nangolo Mbumba has withheld signing two private member's bills, the Definition of Spouses Bill and the Marriage Amendment Bill, citing constitutional concerns.
