Through the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA), the Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy (MIME) is advancing major industrialisation projects, including a pipe manufacturing initiative valued at N$390 million covering construction and operational phases.
Leaders at various levels in the Erongo Region have recommitted themselves to unlocking the tourism sector’s full potential.
Namibia Petroleum Operators Association representative Eduardo Rodriguez says Namibia has done a commendable job in terms of attracting investors.
Rodriguez, however, stated production could take up to 15 years after final investment decision is made.
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on government officials, especially those who hold positions of power, to ensure that they support all businesses regardless of whom they are acquainted with.
The Erongo Governor has called for an urgent reform to mining policies to support small-scale miners in the Daures constituency.
Nathalia |Goagoses made this remark during the official opening of the induction and ordination seminar for members of the National Council held at Swakopmund.
The Namibian government has called on local manufacturers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to register to take part in the procurement process to supply goods to government stores.
The initiative aims to, among others, promote local production and create jobs.
Discussions on the Appropriation Bill commenced today, with MPs stating that more should be put towards development projects rather than operational costs, which now exceed N$80 billion, with only N$3,6 billion allocated towards development expenditure.
The Namibian government has approved a series of policy decisions aimed at strengthening human rights, international cooperation, and economic development.
Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus delivered the latest Cabinet briefing.
The Chairman of Ninety-One PLC, a global diamond consortium, says the stakeholders in the diamond industry are working hard to develop solutions that would enable the sector to adapt and remain competitive.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says stable energy supply is one of Namibia's key enablers and needs serious attention if the country is to tackle high unemployment.
