NECKARTAL DAM IS RECEIVING SIGNIFICANT INFLOWS IN NAMIBIA

Posted on June 30, 2020June 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

The newly built Neckartal Dam near Keetmanshoop is receiving significant inflows following an increase in rainfall activity in its catchment area. Neckartal Dam is currently the largest dam in Namibia and the eight largest dam by storage volume in the Southern African region. Neckartal Dam is a curved gravity dam…

NAMIBIAN MINE WORKERS OFFERED VOLUNTARY RETRENCHMENT PACKAGE

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

Trevali Rosh Pinah Mine at Rosh Pinah mining settlement in the //Kharas region has offered its 429 workers voluntary retrenchment packages.

In a letter dated 25 June 2020, the company’s management informed workers it has launched a series of consultations and negotiations with the employee leadership to look at ways …

NAMIBIA RELAXES LOCKDOWN TO SAFEGUARD ECONOMY

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Gambeta News

Over the past several weeks, there has been an increase in the number of COVID19 cases in Namibia. The total number of confirmed cases in the country is 63, with 28 new cases reported during the past 7-day period (24th June 2020). The Index Case in the country was on …

CORONAVIRUS: NAMIBIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEEDS IMMEDIATE START AFTER PANDEMIC

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Gambeta News

The construction industry has been heavy affected due to the corona virus, but things are about to get worst if projects don’t kick-off immediately after the pandemic is over.

This can be witnessed in Namibia as the nation’s construction industry has been suffering huge losses already over the last four …

CONSTRUCTION OF BAYNES POWER PLANT SLATED FOR 2023

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Gambeta News

The project has been slated for construction in 2023 after both nations involves in the project agreed on it.

Baynes power plant will be expected to generate 600 MW of power, which would be sold to Namibia and Angola in equal allocations of 300 MW each, while regional off-take is …

FACTORY CONSTRUCTION IN NAMIBIA KICK-OFF

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Gambeta News

Namibia to construct a factory that will produce a variety of nutritious animal feed and charcoal.

Construction has kickoff for a factory that will produce a variety of nutritious animal feed and charcoal. These were announced by the Minister of industrialization, trade, and SME development Tjekero Tweya.

Speaking during a …

DEVELOPMENT BANKS JOIN FUNDS FOR NAMIBIA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRESS

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Gambeta News

Will the new partnership help Namibia resolve its infrastructural problem or will lack of private capital unavailability stop them.

Infrastructure development is a key driver for progress across any developing nation. This is why the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and Development Bank of South Africa (DBSA) is combing to …

NATIONAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE TO SPEND US$696K ON INFORMAL HOUSING

Posted on April 24, 2019April 25, 2019 by Gambeta News

Namibia plans to spend over USD 696,000 on housing needs for low and middle income citizens.

National Housing Enterprise (NHE) is a state-owned company providing housing solutions that alleviates Nambia’s housing needs. The company recently announces its plan to spend over USD 696,000 in constructing and upgrading houses in an …

NAMIBIA’s PRESIDENT DISCUSS E-GOVERNANCE WITH ESTONIA PRESIDENT

Posted on February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 by Gambeta News

Namibia plans to move into e-governance after meeting with Estonia delegates.

Namibia President Hage G. Geingob has held a bilateral meeting with Estonia President Kersti Kaljulaid in the state capital Windhoek. The focus of the meeting was on e-governance and digital transformation in Africa.

Namibia is planning to introduce e-governance …

New Year Message from Africa’s Leaders

Posted on January 7, 2019January 7, 2019 by Gambeta News

A Happy New Year message from the GambetaNews Team! We have compiled some videos of Africa’s leaders wishing you well in the new year. Obviously, we cannot have all 54 videos of Africa’s leaders. It would be too cumbersome. So, we have made a selection that will inspire you. Enjoy!…

FISH RIVER CANYON: AFRICA’S BIGGEST CANYON

Posted on November 1, 2018 by Gambeta News

In our adventure corner for this week, we will be exploring one of Africa’s greatness place to visit. Maybe you don’t know, Africa has some hidden gems that most individuals both living in and out of the continent don’t know about. In this article, we would be exploring the FISH …

NAMIBIA MINISTER FOR FINANCE ASK AFDB TO STOP PROJECT TENDER

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Gambeta News

Namibia Minister ask AFDB to hold tender process for major projects in the nation.

Minister for Finance, Calle Schlettwein has ask African Development Bank to stop the tender process for the rail and road project. This is as a result of dispute that the project will only favour foreign firm.…

NAMWATER STAFF THREATENS STRIKE ACTION OVER DELAYED NEGOTIATION

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

NamWater staff is planning to close off taps countrywide if their demand are not met.

The lack of quality water in the country is a major problem. This has made workers of Namibia Water Corporation (Namwater) making demand to go on strike if it is not fix. The worker are …

KEETMANS FISH PROJECT STILL INCOMPLETE AFTER FOUR YEARS IN NAMIBIA

Posted on August 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Contractors set to meet with the ministry to resolve payment issues holding the completion of keetmans fish project after four years.

Construction of the N$21 million Fonteintjie community aquaculture fish project facility is still not complete after four years. The project which was originally due to be complete within 14 …

OVER HUNDREDS OF HOMES IN NAMIBIA TO GET ELECTRICITY

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Gambeta News

Hundreds of homes in Namibia are going to get electricity connection.

The long wait by prospective applicants on council’s waiting to secure electricity is slowly being shortened as the electrification of about 322 even, which was the stumbling block to award plots to the people in Omuthiya, is envisaged to …

CONSTRUCTION OF VOCATION TRAINING CENTRE KICK-OFF IN NAMIBIA

Posted on July 6, 2018July 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

New vocation training set to be build in Khorixas which will help develop the youth with various skills.

Construction of a vocation training centre (VTC) in Khorixas is set to kick-off. The centre which is worth N$700 million will also be to help grow more skill youth in the area.…

NAMIBIA’s MINISTER FOR WORKS APPOINT NEW RCC BOARD

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Gambeta News

Namibia minister of works and transport appoint new RCC board members after old members sign self-funding agreement without authorization from the Government.

Namibia Minister of works and transport John Mutorwa appoint new temporary board of directors of RCC. Meanwhile Road Contractor company (RCC) has been going through problem which result …

ONANDJOKWE MATERNITY WARD NEARS COMPLETION IN NAMIBIA

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Gambeta News

Construction of onandjokwe maternity ward is well on track and should be complete by August of this year.

Construction of onandjokwe maternity ward is near completion in Namibia. The project which will also include 100 bed is well on track for completion in august of this year. It is the …

NAMIBIA SET TO BUILD 300 HOUSES AT ROCKY CREST

Posted on May 25, 2018 by Gambeta News

Namibia Government set to build 300 houses at the state capital.

Namibia government is set to build 300 houses in the state capital. It will also include the servicing of plots and the construction of 300 houses on 37 hectares of land. The project is a partnership between some many …

CONSTRUCTION OF NEW KAVANGO FISHERIES OFFICE KICK-OFF IN NAMIBIA

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Gambeta News

Namibia government set to construct a new kavango fishery office that will help increase production and promote agriculture.

The new kavango fishery project is set to kick-off after construction was put on halt in 2012. According to report, the project will receive fund from the government. It also be complete …

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