Windhoek inaugurates its first electric vehicle charging port

The City of Windhoek has inaugurated its first electric vehicle (EV) charging port at its head office, marking a step toward its zero-emissions goal. The inaugurated port has an AC slow charger, forming part of the city's broader campaign to raise...

B2Gold updates production guidance for its four mines

B2Gold Corp. [TSX: BTO; NYSE AMERICAN: BTG; NSX: B2G] provided an update on operational performance year-to-date in 2025 at each of its four mines. B2Gold confirms 2025 total annual gold production of between 970,000 and 1,075,000 ounces. The...

Sikondo to receive drones as part of agriculture upgrade

Sikondo Green Scheme, located in the Kavango West region, is among three green schemes in the two Kavango regions set to receive drones during the current financial year. This development was announced by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water...

Namibia set to become green fuelling station for ships

With international demand growing for clean maritime fuels, Namibia is set to become a green hydrogen hub for global shipping corridors. Ian Dupont, the deputy head of mission for the European Union delegation, says there are indirect benefits to...

China, Namibia expand trade, economic cooperation  

China on Friday celebrated the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia with China’s ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, sharing insights on the two countries’ relations. Since the establishment of...

EIF’s green industrial project proposal among global finalists

Justicia Shipena The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia’s (EIF) proposal to establish a Green Industrial Zone is close to securing final approval. The project is being considered for €25 million (approximately N$625 million) in funding under...

China set to scrap tariffs on Namibian goods

Justicia Shipena Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping says China will soon work with Namibia to implement zero-tariff treatment for African countries soon. In June, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that China will remove tariffs on...

Talabat resumes services in Qatar after suspension for 'misleading consumers'

Food delivery company talabat said on Monday that it has resumed services in Qatar after it was temporarily suspended last week by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry for providing "false and misleading" information to customers. The company,...

Windhoek launches backyard gardening project

The City of Windhoek has launched the Backyard Gardening Project to promote household food security and sustainable urban agriculture. The main objective is to increase food security through awareness and sustainable backyard production in...

Namibia Airports Company joins regional conference in Lusaka

The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is in Lusaka, Zambia, for the 74th Airports Council International Africa's board and committee meetings, regional conference, and exhibition. The Namibian delegation is connecting, sharing ideas and building...

Namibia, China celebrate 35 years of diplomatic relations

Namibia and China marked 35 years of diplomatic relations on Friday, celebrating a partnership rooted in mutual respect and shared aspirations. In a speech read on her behalf at the celebrations, minister of international relations and trade Selma...

Namibia’s forgotten furry friends

Somewhere in a quiet corner of Swakopmund’s suburbs, something stirs among a pile of old tyres. A tiny, furry head emerges from its hiding place. The ginger kitten rushes to food left by humans – mouth and whiskers pressed to the ground. More cats...

CHINA PRIORITIES GREEN ENERGY FOR POWER GENERATION

Qinghai, Sept 14—As climate change continues to become a pressing issue for many global countries, Qinghai Province in People’s Republic of China is among the places making strides in achieving zero carbon emission through green energy power...

Namibia, China celebrate 35 years of diplomatic ties

WINDHOEK, Sept. 13 (Xinhua) -- A celebration event was held in the Namibian capital of Windhoek on Friday night to mark the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Namibia, alongside the 76th anniversary of...

China, Namibia mark 35 years of diplomatic relations

The Embassy of China hosted their 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Namibia, which coincided with the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. China's Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping,...

Namibia to enforce strict local content in oil sector

The Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit, Kornelia Shilunga, said that the Namibian government will enforce a strict upstream petroleum local content policy to ensure the country's discovered oil translates into real benefits to all Namibians....

Reforming Namibia’s Arts Sector Is a Policy Imperative

The Recurring poverty and neglect Namibian artists face has reached an intolerable level. The passing of Ras Sheehama, one of our most distinguished musicians, is yet another tragic reminder of the structural failures that leave artists...

Nafau demands government bailout for Seaflower to protect Namibian jobs

The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) has demanded an urgent government bailout to save Seaflower and protect local jobs from collapse. Seaflower, a subsidiary of the National Fishing Corporation of Namibia (Fishcor), has been...

Liswati engineer named SACREEE Goodwill Ambassador

Reading Time: 3 minutesA Liswati engineer, Tenele Habangaan, has been appointed as the Goodwill Ambassador for Gender and Youth Empowerment at the Southern African Development Community Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE)....

Mining companies donate mattresses and cutlery to Katora Primary School Hostel

Date: September 13, 2025 Staff Reporter TWO Erongo-based uranium mining companies, Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia and Orano Mining Namibia, have donated mattresses and cutlery to the Katora Primary School Hostel in Spitzkoppe, aimed at...