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Hike Fuel Levy Not Solution, Tollgate Not Economically Viable, RFA Find Alternative
By:Josef Kefas Sheehama The fuel levies are unfortunately intended to target motorists’ pockets, but in most cases, the poor are affected the most. OPEC is considering an oil cut of about 1.15m barrels. As such, Namibians see themselves being caught between the devil and the deep sea. The introduction of tollgates is not economically viable. […]
Understanding the Context of Pensions in Namibia in 2023
By:Staff Writer (Part 1) Carmen Forster Part 2 Earlier this year, I wrote an article that highlighted how retirement benefits are provided for in Namibia under Pillar 0 of the World Bank Model for Pension Provision. In this article, we will consider Pillar 2. Pillar 2: Occupational retirement funds have been part of the Namibian […]
Old Mutual Injects N$300k Into National Internship Programme
By:Justicia Shipena Telecommunication giant MTC has received an additional N$300,000 from Old Mutual Namibia for its Namibia National Internship Programme (NNIP). Old Mutual’s sponsorship for the internship programme comes after Standard Bank Namibia contributed N$200,000 to the programme in January this year. During the handover ceremony, MTC Chief Human Capital and Corporate Affairs Officer Tim […]
Swapo, PDM Exposes Each Other Over “Baffling” Past Land Dealings at Opuwo
By:Uakutura Kambaekua The previously dubious land dealing in the town of Opuwo are, according to Swapo’s regional leadership, due to the town’s former leadership under the stewardship of both the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) and the ruling Swapo party councilors. Both Swapo and former PDM town council leaders, in separate interviews with The Villager,refused to […]
N$8,3 billion worth of agri commodities produced in 4Q2022
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus By the last quarter of 2022, Namibia agricultural entrepreneurs (livestock and crops) have produced goods worth N$8,3 billion. Agricultura has increased by almost two billion (N$1,94 billion)compared to 2 years ago. This is according to the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) Fourth Quarter Agri-Review – 2022 released last month. NAU researcher, Beata Xulu on […]
DBN Second Recovery Scheme Welcomed
By:Justicia Shipena The Economic Association of Namibia has welcomed the launch of the Development Bank of Namibia’s (DBN) second recovery scheme. DBN stated on Monday that it would be taking part in the Bank of Namibia’s (BoN) SME Economic Recovery Loans programme. According to DBN, participation increases the number of schemes offered by DBN from […]
Namibia SMEs Need Development Before Thinking About Africa
By:Fransina Nghidengwa, Hertha Ekandjo Dinapama’s Managing Director David Namalenga says that Namibian SMEs first need to be developed locally in order for them to be ready for the African market. This comes as Trade Minister Lucia Ipumbu, during the General Assembly of the World Trade Centers Association in Accra Ghana, announced that Namibia has various […]
AfriBlocks Leverages KyckGlobal’s Cross-border Payments To Connect African Freelancers To Global Firms
By:Staff writer AfriBlocks, the Pan-African freelance talent marketplace, has recently integrated with KyckGlobal to offer the Visa push-to-card payment method for freelancers in four African countries – Kenya, Zambia, Ghana, and Namibia. This move aligns with AfriBlocks’ mission to provide affordable payment solutions to African contractors. It will also enhance the gig-economy’s technology infrastructure on […]
GIPF Jerked Up Pensioners Purchasing Power By 5.46%
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), 45,497 pensioners will receive more on their monthly annuities after the Fund jerked up the benefits this month. The increase of 5.46% comes after the 4.62% increase for 2022/2023 financial year, GIPF announced last week. The pension benefit increase was effective 1 April 2023. According to the Fund, […]
Minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi Urges Higher Learning Institutions To Align Teaching To New Economic Realities
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Higher learning institutions have been directed to align their courses with the country’s economic development agenda. This is the message of the Minister Of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi. She called for the labour force to be equipped with skills which are inline with new economic sectors such as oil, hydrogen […]