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NAMIBIA
NAMIBIA GOVT APPROVED FUND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF MODERN NEONATAL UNIT
Namibia government has approved a fund worth about N$27 million for the construction of a modern neonatal unit and a mothers’ shelter at Swakopmund.
According to the Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadh, this facility will go a long way in ensuring the survival of new-born children in the Erongo region, especially …
Read MoreCHINESE FIRM SECURE CONTRACT FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION IN NAMIBIA
A Chinese state-owned construction company has secure a contract from Namibia government for a road in southern Namibia.
The firm China Henan International Cooperation Group won the N$530-million tender for the construction of the road between Tses and Gochas.
Meanwhile, the decision has irked some Namibian construction companies which were …
Read MoreLOCAL FIRM THREATENED TO SUE NAMIBIA’S ROAD AUTHORITY
A local firm is threatening legal action over Namibia Road Authority after they paid the company co-partner a Chinese firm for a road job.
Currently speaking, Onamangongwa Trading Enterprises and the Chinese firm China Railway Seventh Group are disputing over the joint venture for the construction of the Windhoek – …
Read MoreANALYSTS SAYS NAMIBIA MARKET NOT TOO SMALL
During the Harambee Prosperity Plan II held at the nation state capital, analysis says the nation market is not too small.
The events was attended by presidential advisers, economists, representatives from development institutions, banking executives, academics and several government ministries.
The statement that the Namibian market is too small for …
Read MoreFUNDS SERIOUSLY NEEDED TO IMPROVE RURAL SCHOOLS IN NAMIBIA
Like the saying goes, Education is the key to unlock the potential of the future generations. However when rural area in a particular nation are suffering, you start to think about the potential of such said generations/ future leaders.
With that in mind, Namibia has partnered with MTC to set …
Read MoreCOVID-19 PANDEMIC SHOWCASING NAMIBIA’s POOR HOUSING SYSTEM
As the pandemic keeps spreading with new cases recorded on a daily basis, so many aspect of a country failing system has been put on spotlight.
In Namibia, the country housing sector has taken a rapid decline since the covid-19 pandemic began as resident in some region is having serious …
Read MoreNECKARTAL DAM IS RECEIVING SIGNIFICANT INFLOWS IN NAMIBIA
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…
Read MoreNAMIBIAN MINE WORKERS OFFERED VOLUNTARY RETRENCHMENT PACKAGE
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 …
Read MoreNAMIBIA RELAXES LOCKDOWN TO SAFEGUARD ECONOMY
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 …
Read MoreCORONAVIRUS: NAMIBIA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY NEEDS IMMEDIATE START AFTER PANDEMIC
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 …
Read MoreCONSTRUCTION OF BAYNES POWER PLANT SLATED FOR 2023
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 …
Read MoreFACTORY CONSTRUCTION IN NAMIBIA KICK-OFF
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 …
Read MoreDEVELOPMENT BANKS JOIN FUNDS FOR NAMIBIA INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRESS
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 …
Read MoreNATIONAL HOUSING ENTERPRISE TO SPEND US$696K ON INFORMAL HOUSING
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 …
Read MoreNAMIBIA’s PRESIDENT DISCUSS E-GOVERNANCE WITH ESTONIA PRESIDENT
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 …
Read MoreNew Year Message from Africa’s Leaders
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!…
Read MoreFISH RIVER CANYON: AFRICA’S BIGGEST CANYON
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 …
Read MoreNAMIBIA MINISTER FOR FINANCE ASK AFDB TO STOP PROJECT TENDER
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.…
Read MoreNAMWATER STAFF THREATENS STRIKE ACTION OVER DELAYED NEGOTIATION
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 …
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