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Namibia Officially Launches First AfCFTA Export Consignment

Africa · Walvis Bay

Namibia Officially Launches First AfCFTA Export Consignment

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Today marks a truly historic moment for Namibia as we officially launched our participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The first consignment departed from the Port of Walvis Bay this morning, signaling our active engagement in Africa's continental free trade area.See the Story

Namibia: Walvis Bay Tycoon Slams Reports Linking Him to Land, Fishing Payouts to Nujoma

Africa · Walvis Bay

Namibia: Walvis Bay Tycoon Slams Reports Linking Him to Land, Fishing Payouts to Nujoma

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Walvis Bay-based businessman Jose Bastos has labelled reports linking him to a piece of land donated to founding president Sam Nujoma nearly 18 years ago as "fake and false".Read Article

Fuel import costs decrease despite increasing consumption

Oil and Gas Sector · Kathmandu

Fuel import costs decrease despite increasing consumption

Despite quantitative increase in imports of petroleum products in the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, there has been a decrease in expenditure.See the Story

Bastos, Emeritus, deny claims of dividends paid to Nujoma – News Stand

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Businessman José Luis Bastos and Emeritus Fishing (Pty) Ltd have denied that any fishing dividends were ever paid to the late founding president, Sam Nujoma, in his personal capacity. Bastos’ lawyer, Richard Metcalfe, said the Sam Nujoma Foundation, not Nujoma himself, holds a 20% share in Emeritus Fishing. He said the company distributes audited dividends annually to shareholders in line with corporate governance procedureWalvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

Welwitschia Private Hospital sets benchmark with ISO credentials – News Stand

Niël Terblanché The Welwitschia Private Hospital in Walvis Bay has become the first medical facility in Namibia to earn ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification. Hospital manager Stephan Nel confirmed the achievement, which came after about a year and a half of hard work. The global assurance firm DNV issued the endorsement, placing the hospital in a position to meet the standards required to serve the mining, marine, and growing oil and gas sectorsWalvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

NNN to attend Public Enterprise CEO summit in Walvis Bay – News Stand

Niël Terblanché The Public Enterprise CEO Forum will convene on 23 July in Walvis Bay, with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah set to attend for the first time. Her presence underscores the importance of state-owned companies in the country’s economic agenda. Formed in 2017 and registered under Section 21 of the Companies Act, the forum brings together leaders of more than 80 public enterprises. It serves as a platform to review strategies, discusWalvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

New Walvis Bay hotel will have local and foreign funding – News Stand

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, has announced the signing of three new hotels in Namibia as part of a franchise agreement with Cadence Capital & Santiago Property Developers Pty Ltd. The agreement will see the debut of Vignette Collection Dunes Resort Swakopmund, Holiday Inn Walvis Bay, and voco Windhoek CBD, collectively adding 347 rooms to IHG’s growing pipeline in Souther…Walvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

Vandalism on Ruby Main Powerline disrupts Walvis Bay water supply

The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has condemned the recent vandalism and theft on the Ruby Main Overhead Powerline, describing it as an unpatriotic act that temporarily disrupted water supply to Walvis Bay. The incident occurred over the weekend when vandals targeted the powerline supplying electricity to the Swartbank and Rooibank boreholes. These boreholes form part of the critical infrastructure that ensures water provision to the coas…Vandalism · Walvis Bay Read Article

Public enterprise chief executives to convene at Walvis Bay

Chief executives from state-owned enterprises (SOEs) across the country will gather at Walvis Bay next month for the annual Public Enterprise CEO Forum set to take place on 23 July. This was announced in a statement by Namibia Civil Aviation Authority communications manager Nelson Ashipala on Tuesday. He says this year’s forum is expected to carry heightened significance, with president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah scheduled to attend the high-level e…Walvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

Criminals cause water shortages in Erongo towns – News Stand

Niël Terblanché A fresh wave of copper cable theft has disrupted water supply to several Erongo towns in the space of one week. Utilities were forced to ration limited water reserves while technicians rushed to restore power to affected boreholes. The latest theft occurred just before midnight on Saturday, 21 June, when thieves cut the Ruby Main overhead power line supplying the Swartbank and Rooibank boreholes, which feed Walvis Bay. The NamibWalvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

Walvis Bay councillor distances himself from student grant decision – News Stand

Allexer Namundjebo Walvis Bay Rural Constituency councillor Donatus Tegako has denied claims that he used his position to award a study grant to his alleged cousin, Patrik Naftal. Tegako says the accusations are false and politically driven. The allegations involve a N$10 000 grant reportedly awarded to Naftal through the Constituency Development Committee. Critics claim the amount exceeded the maximum N$5 000 usually granted per student and suWalvis Bay · Walvis Bay Read Article

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