Representing the SADC
In what will likely be the world’s largest mass translocation of rhinos, conservation groups are planning to move 300 rhinos a year for the next 10 years to locations across South Africa and elsewhere on the rest of the continent. Conservation groups in at least four African nations (Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Kenya) have offered … Read More “Africa: Four African Nations Line Up to ‘Rewild’ Massive Herd of ‘Homeless’ South African Rhinos” »
A recent report on agriculture and aquaculture says the alarming issue of illegal egg dumping, disguised as in-transit exports, poses a significant risk to local poultry farmers in Namibia. The report by Simonis Storm Securities says the Oshikango border is the primary hotspot for such illicit trade, adding that this is a serious threat to … Read More “Namibia: Illegal Egg Dumping Threatens Poultry Farmers” »
The Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) is inviting members of the business community, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs), on a trade mission to Zambia from 3 to 9 August. The mission will be held in partnership with the Zambia Chamber of Commerce and Industry as well as the Walvis Bay Corridor Group … Read More “Namibia: Ncci Takes SMEs On Trade Mission to Zambia” »
Windhoek — The Extra-Ordinary Summit of Organ Troika, Plus SADC Troika and Force Intervention Brigade Troop Contributing Countries Heads of State and Government, hereinafter called Summit was held on the 08th May, 2023. Summit was officially opened and chaired by His Excellency Dr. Hage G. Geingob, President of the Republic of Namibia, in his capacity … Read More “Southern Africa: Communiqué of the Extra-Ordinary Organ Troika Summit, Plus SADC Troika and Force Intervention Brigade (FIB) Troop Contributing Countries (TCCS)” »
Marythar Kambinda Aron Mushaukwa LUHONONO – Community members of the Kabbe North and South constituencies in the Zambezi region are frustrated by the closure of the immigration office at Luhonono, making it difficult for them to cross into neighbouring Zambia. They said as a result, they are forced to cross into Zambia illegally as they … Read More “Namibia: Kabbe Community Decries Closed Border Post” »
NAMIBIA and Zambia have agreed to revive the joint trade and investment committee (JTIC) to strengthen bilateral cooperation on trade, trade-related and investment matters. The agreement came after the minister of industrialisation and trade, Lucia Iipumbu, held consultations last week with her Zambian counterpart, Chipoka Mulenga, to explore export market opportunities, and to strengthen existing … Read More “Namibia, Zambia to Revive Joint Trade Committee” »
NAMIBIA’S national power utility, NamPower, is faced with a potential power supply gap in the future. This follows and increase in demand and a lack of supply in South Africa and Zambia, which have been experiencing recurrent blackouts. Both Zambia and South Africa are key suppliers of power to Namibia. The current problems in the … Read More “Southern Africa: ‘Namibia Could Be Caught With Pants Down’” »
THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism said the 100-kilometre-long state forest in the Zambezi region is under threat due to foreigners entering at undesignated points to harvest timber on a daily basis. This was revealed by ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda during an interview with The Namibian yesterday. He said the environment ministry has been … Read More “Namibia: Zambezi Forest Under Daily Threat From Illegal Timber Harvesters” »
MINISTER of works and transport John Mutorwa over the weekend inspected the upgraded railway between Kranzberg and Tsumeb at Omaruru. The railway line forms part of the main rail corridor between Walvis Bay and northern Namibia, and links Namibia to Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia. Mutorwa during the site visit said … Read More “Namibia: Transnamib Continues With Railway Upgrades” »
President Hage Geingob has said Namibia will always be indebted to the people of Zambia for their unwavering solidarity and kindness. As guest of honour at Zambia’s 58th Independence anniversary celebration in Lusaka yesterday, Geingob said when Namibians were victims of the apartheid aggression, seeking refuge and a staging ground to launch their fight for … Read More “Namibia: Geingob – Namibia Forever Indebted to Zambia” »
