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Undeveloped Agricultural Green Schemes Still Up For Grabs
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus There is no need to claim the communal land for commercial purposes as investors have not taken up the country’s identified undeveloped land for green schemes. Furthermore, some of the 11 green schemes are yet to be taken up by the private sector after many years of minimal production or nothing at all. […]
The Economics of Local Music …musicians are economic heroes
By:Gabriel Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka After listening to Blossom’s classics today, I have decided to put some wild thoughts on local music, as a sector and an economic activity. Many of you did not believe Pretty Vibes (Yeezir ft Ms. Gideon) was a Namibian song, yet request it at every party. Music is not just art; it […]
Judiciary Spends 74%Of Its Budget
By:Fransina Nghidengwa The judiciary has spent 74% of funds allocated, the Chief Justice Peter Shivute said at the official opening of the legal year at the Supreme Court in Windhoek on Wednesday. Chief Justice Shivute said the performance of the Judiciary in the year 2022 should be seen against the backdrop of the overall depressed […]
Innovation in finance is vital for future economic growth
By:Jerome Mutumba As the economy evolves and as new needs become apparent, it is vital that enterprise and infrastructure finance evolves as well. If not for this evolution, the economy will begin to lag, in terms of providing an enabling environment for economic activity, solving issues, and in terms of national competitiveness on the regional […]
Regional Partnerships Needed ForDeveloping Opportunities In Green Hydrogen
By:Staff writer Public–private partnerships (PPPs) will be crucial in building awareness and implementing the broad array of mutual advantages between Namibia and South Africa that are needed for developing green hydrogen opportunities for the benefit of the Southern African region, Freeport Saldanha CEO Kaashifah Beukes has said. Freeport Saldanha, in partnership with Siemens Energy Southern […]
Govt Injects N$15 Million For Mini Desalination Plants
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The ministry of agriculture, water and land reform has given the Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) N$15 million to invest in water-softening systems (mini desalination plants) across 10 regions, the Fund announced the capitalisation last week. The collaboration came after the agriculture ministry sought legal advice from the Attorney General’s office from which clearance […]
Open Banking- Customer Data Sharing Will Open March 2024
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Come 2024, the financial sector, mostly the commercial banks will start giving access to their customers’ data with third party providers. This includes customer transaction data, uptake of financial service, averaged data of balance information and ATM locations. The data will be used for insights, value addition, and the development of other services. […]
Bank of Namibia Announces Promotions
By: Staff Writer Bank of Namibia has announced appointments to its management structure, primarily in the Office of the Governor, the Oshakati Branch, and the Banking Supervision Department, according to a statement issued by the bank’s spokesperson, Kazembire Zemburuka. Romeo Nel, a long-serving Director of Banking Supervision, has been appointed Technical Advisor to the Governor. […]
Ritja Takes Career Fair To Omaheke Schools
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Ritja Career Fair will host its first education seminar of the year this week at various schools in the Omaheke region in a bid to build and nurture a cohesive comprehension of after-school life. Formed in 2013, Ritja is a grass-roots, not-for-profit organisation founded under the patronage of Khomas regional governor Laura […]
British Airways Signs Codeshare With AirLink
By: Staff writer British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa. With bases in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban in South Africa, Airlink is a premium regional airline with a wide-reaching network of cities in 14 countries, including […]