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Namibia draws lessons from oil producing economies

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Namibia can draw lessons from other oil-producing economies as the country positions itself to ensure a sustainable future.

The country is expected to be among the top 15 oil producers in Africa by 2035, should it stay clear of corrupt practices and mismanagement of natural resources.

Luderitz Crayfish Festival ready for kick-off

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It's all systems go for this year's annual Luderitz Crayfish Festival, with all preparations in place to make the event exciting and bigger.
 
One of the festival's Board of Trustees, Clive Gawa!nab, said this during the event's launch and fundraising dinner at Luderitz. 

Luderitz Crayfish Festival raises N$800,000

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More than N$800,000 was raised at the 17th edition of the Luderitz Crayfish Festival at the fundraising dinner. 

Standard Bank Namibia pledged the highest amount of N150,000 towards the hosting of the festival. 

Flights to Luderitz resume

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The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has announced that flights to Luderitz Airport resumed on Friday.

Fly Namibia on Thursday cancelled its scheduled flights to and from the airport due to safety issues caused by unforeseen mechanical problems with the firefighting vehicle operated by the NAC.

Lüderitz in an economic awakening

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Luderitz, one of Namibia's coastal towns, has been overlooked as a tourist destination due to its remote location.

The town has a rich history and is known for its German colonial architecture, but the best is on the horizon.

Green Hydrogen Resuscitates Flights Between Windhoek and Lüderitz

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The Green Hydrogen Project at Luderitz has triggered a demand for flights between Windhoek and Luderitz as business travellers travel there.

This was revealed by Fly Namibia Station Controller Elroy Bock in an interview with nbc News.

Pupkwewitz Megabuild hardware retail shop catches fire

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A fire broke early this morning on the first floor of the historic one-story Pupkwewitz Megabuild hardware retail shop building constructed in 1906 at Luderitz.

Local firefighters responded to the fire and managed to put it out.

Namibian Islands' Marine Protected Area project launched

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The Mayor of Luderitz has appealed to Namibians, and in particular coastal communities, to protect the country's marine ecosystem.

Benjamin McKay made the call during the launch of the Namibian Islands' Marine Protected Area (NIMPA) project at Luderitz.