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Why Do All Africa Leaders, Media, and Intellectuals Whine?
By:Kandjengo kaMkwanyoka Africa keeps highlighting its leadership and economic weakness and dependence on others almost daily. There is a certain mindset among us Africans that the world owes us because our continent was colonised and looted. Furthermore, we sit comfortably in our weakly run continent thinking that the world will come through for us, or […]
Renewable Energy: Namibia’s Future Least-Costly Energy
By: Hertha Ekandjo Solar and wind with storage make up the largest share of Namibia’s energy future under a least-costly energy investment scenario toward 2030 and 2040. This is according to TMP Public, a UK-based non-profit consultancy and think-tank that solves complex social and environmental problems through research, analysis and advisory services. In its study […]
Country Records Over 96,000 Sexually Transmitted Infections
By:Fransina Nghidengwa Namibia has registered over 96,000 cases of sexually transmitted infections of different types during the past five years, the Health Ministry has reported. The Health Ministry on Thursday launched the third edition of the national guidelines for the management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The Ministry said the revised treatment guideline on STIs […]
National Tax Burden: Citizens Owe The Tax Collector N$16 …As initial N$15 million tax refund fraud scheme approaches a billion
By:Justicia Shipena Namibian taxpayers owe National Treasury a total of N$16 billion in taxes, according to the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). During a courtesy visit to State House on Thursday, NAMRA chief Sam Shivute, provided President Hage Geingob with an update on the agency’s activities. “We [are in a situation] whereby N$16 billion is owed […]
Namcor’s Acting MD To Speak On Namibian Upstream Oil And Gas At AEW 2023
By:Staff writer Namcor’s Acting Managing Director Shiwana Ndeunyema will attend African Energy Week (AEW) taking place in October this year in Cape Town. There, he is set to speak on Namibia’s upstream oil and gas activities and the investment opportunities in the country’s onshore and offshore sedimentary basins. Namibia is an emerging exploration frontier in […]
Outstanding Policies On Investment A Constraint – NIPDB
By: Justicia Shipena Pending investment laws may stifle Namibia’s efforts to attract foreign direct investment, according to Nangula Uaandja, Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). In an interview with Eagle FM, Uaandja stated lack of policies is a constraint and a challenge. She said the NIPDB has informed policymakers […]
The Importance of Retirement Benefit Counselling in Namibia
By:Paul-Gordon /Guidao-ǂOab Retirement is an important stage of life and maintaining financial stability currently is crucial. The pension landscape is changing, as it does in many other parts of the world. Effective retirement benefit counselling is increasingly necessary as personal responsibility for retirement savings gains importance. 1. Retirement Benefit Crisis in Southern Africa According to […]
Post-Pandemic Financial Challenges: Namibians Decreased Saving Patterns
By:Justicia Shipena Saving money is a key financial habit that leads to financial stability and security in the long run. However, current trends show that Namibians are saving less, according to Sanlam Namibia Group Chief Executive Officer Tertius Stears. Speaking at a media breakfast hosted by Sanlam Namibia, Stears said there are variances in the […]
Ex Air Nam Employees Want Govt Summoned
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Former Air Namibia employees want parliament to summon stakeholders, such as government and the liquidators, to explain the delays in paying their severance packages among other concerns. Last week Thursday, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources and Community Development held a consultative meeting with the former employees of the defunct […]
City Building Plans Trajectory Lowest Since 2009
By:Staff writer Although Windhoek continues to see growth in building approvals, the pace at which this is developing has made 2023 the lowest for building plan approvals since 2009. The municipality approved 190 building plans in June, which is 26 more than in May. This presents a 15.9% increase from the previous month. This is […]