INTERVIEW | Nigerian businesses draw interest in Namibia's green hydrogen production

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The discovery of oil and the production of green hydrogen in Namibia have drawn interest from Nigerian businesses.

High Commissioner Terhemen Tarzoor says the diplomatic mission in Windhoek has been inundated by requests for business-to-business exchanges in these sectors.

nbc's Blanche Goreses spoke to Dr. Tarzoor after he paid a farewell courtesy call to President Hage Geingob at State House.

Swakopmund businesses urged to enhance security 

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Businesses in Swakopmund are being urged to improve their security measures.

The directive was issued during a safety and security meeting aimed at addressing safety concerns in the town.

The town's mayor, Dina Namubes, says that while people feel safe wherever they live, work, or spend their free time, this is not the situation in Swakopmund.

Namubes notes that gang-infested neighbourhoods are becoming a growing concern for communities, with the safety of learners, parents, teachers, and tourists at stake.

Young entrepreneur calls on other youth to come up with businesses

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A young entrepreneur from Gobabis has called on other unemployed youth to come up with businesses rather than waiting to be employed.

Sheirly Katuuo made this call when the nbc News team visited her chicken project in the town.
 
The 36-year-old Sheirly Katuuo says owning a chicken project is something she has been dreaming about, but it comes with effort and dedication.

Katuuo says she has been hustling to get employment since she graduated from the University of Namibia in Accounting and Auditing but to no avail.

NamRA is carrying out an Enhanced Enforcement and Compliance Operation

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The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) is carrying out an Enhanced Enforcement and Compliance Operation aimed at ensuring that businesses adhere to their obligations when it comes to tax, customs, and excise.

In an interview with nbc News, NamRA's Chief of Strategic Communications and Support Engagements stated that they have observed low levels of compliance among taxpayers and traders (57%).