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Namibian mine reaps what it sows — in maize
BusinessLIVE
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B2Gold’s Otjikoto project grows maize to boost food security and create local jobs 03 July 2025 - 05:00 by Linda de Jager A gold mine in northern Namibia is putting its money where hungry mouths are, contributing to the country’s food security....
Germany funds TVET Scholarship Call for Namibian Youth in the South with €1.2 Million
Informante
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July 3, 2025
Staff Reporter THE Deputy Head of Mission of the German Embassy in Namibia, Florian Seitz, on behalf of the Federal Government of Germany, participated in the launch event for the 3rd call for applications under the Youth for Green Hydrogen (Y4H2)...
Durban FilmMart Industry Programme is Live
Business Ghana
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The Durban FilmMart (DFM) is pleased to announce that its industry programme is now live! Taking place from 18-21 July 2025 at the Elangeni Hotel (Durban), the programme presents a curated series of panel discussions, masterclasses and networking...
88 Energy (ASX:88E) Extends Namibian Oil Play as ASX 200
Kalkine Media
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July 3, 2025
Highlights 88 Energy confirms 12-month extension of Namibian onshore exploration venture High-resolution airborne survey planned to assess structural leads in PEL 93 Industry interest builds with third-party drilling in adjacent Damara Fold Belt...
‘Tech Domestication To Broaden Local Content In Energy Sector’
Leadership
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July 3, 2025
The Nigerian Liquified Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited has said that technology domestication is critical to provide buffer for strengthening local content in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The NLNG reinforced the call at the panel session titled...
USDA announces expanded poultry access to Namibian market
The Poultry Site
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US products gain access as Namibia eases import restrictions US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that Namibia will now allow imports of fresh, frozen, and chilled poultry from the United States. The decision is expected to open a...
Securing Namibia’s place in a competitive meat industry
Namibian Sun
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July 3, 2025
Competitiveness of the meat industry For Namibia to remain competitive, it requires an inclusive strategy that all value chain actors must abide by. Ellanie Smit 2 Hours Ago - 2025-07-03 00:00:00 Namibia must implement several strategies to remain...
Edelweiss adds Windhoek, Namibia, to summer 2026 long-haul network
Aviation24.be
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July 2, 2025
Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, will launch seasonal non-stop flights from Zurich to Windhoek, Namibia, starting 1 June 2026. The route will operate twice weekly (Mondays and Fridays) until the end of October using the modern...
Namibia launches health training initiative to strengthen specialized workforce
Xinhua News Agency
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WINDHOEK, July 2 (Xinhua) -- Namibia has launched a new national training program to nurture skilled professionals in critical healthcare fields, including dental therapy, audiology, dietetics, medical engineering, optometry, and clinical...
New Zurich-Windhoek route to boost tourism and trade
Windhoek Observer
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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Air Connect Namibia has announced the launch of a new nonstop flight route between Zurich and Windhoek, set to begin in June 2026. The route will operate twice weekly and will be serviced by Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading...
World Bank downgrades only Namibia in latest global review
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Namibia has been downgraded from an upper-middle-income to a lower-middle-income country, according to the World Bank’s latest income classification update released this week. Namibia is the only country whose classification moved...
India to set up vaccine hub in Ghana, expand UPI in Namibia during PM Modi's multi-nation tour
Colorado Star
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, including the...
PM Modi's 5-nation visit: Vaccine development among focus items in Ghana; discussions in Namibia to touch on UPI expansion
Colorado Star
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New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming five-nation tour, beginning on July 2, will see significant advancements in India's bilateral relations with African nations of Ghana and Namibia, with discussions to...
India Eyes Energy Deals with Ghana
The Asian Age
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July 2, 2025
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held talks with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama to explore avenues for strengthening economic, energy, and defence cooperation, as well as broader development partnerships. This marks the...
Regional leaders oppose Windhoek control of Mashare
Namibian Broadcasting Corporation
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Important decisions affecting the Mashare Agricultural Development Institute in the Kavango East Region are currently being made in Windhoek—a situation that regional leaders say must change. The institute, which falls under the Product...
Ondangwa a gateway to northern Namibia’s industrial future
Informante
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July 1, 2025
Maria David THE town of Ondangwa is a strategically vital hub for northern Namibia, poised to unlock significant industrial potential, according to James Sankwasa, Minister of Urban and Rural Development. Sankwasa was speaking at the official...
Engineering Council registrar accuses council’s former president of forgery and framing attempt
Informante
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July 1, 2025
Staff Reporter THE ongoing drama surrounding the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN) continues to escalate, with the Registrar, Charles Mukwaso, not only refuting claims made against him but also accusing the council’s former president, Sophia...
Namibia’s economy expands by 2.7% in first quarter of 2025
Informante
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July 2, 2025
Business Reporter IN the first quarter of 2025, Namibia’s economy expanded by 2.7% year-on-year in real terms, marking the 16th consecutive quarter of economic growth, although this was a slowdown from the 4.8% recorded in the same quarter of...
Metso secures $23m equipment order for Twin Hills gold project in Namibia
Mining Technology
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July 2, 2025
Osino Resources, an exploration and development company in Namibia, has awarded Metso an order for the delivery of key process equipment for its Twin Hills gold project. Located 150km northwest of Windhoek within the Damara Orogenic Belt, the...
88 Energy set to benefit as spotlight grows on Namibia venture
Proactive Australia
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July 2, 2025
Analysts at UK-based stockbroker Cavendish have repeated a bullish call on 88 Energy Ltd (AIM:88E, ASX:88E, OTC:EEENF) as the small-cap exploration company today confirmed it has extended its venture onshore Namibia. Cavendish today repeated a...