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Business Community Commits to Upholding Geingob’s Vision of Inclusivity
By: Justicia Shipena The business community has pledged to uphold the late President Hage Geingob’s values and vision, particularly that of ‘No One Being Left Behind.’ During a memorial service held at his residence, Casa Rosalia, business community leaders honoured Geingob on Tuesday. Conrad Dempsey, President of the Bankers Association of Namibia (BAN), […]
Shift to Year-Round Backyard Gardens Crucial for Food Security
By: Juliana Iikela Over the years, Namibia has been facing a household food crisis exacerbated by climate change-induced droughts and floods affecting various crop-producing regions. Part of this problem has been attributed to the heavy reliance of Namibian crop farmers on rainfall which renders them vulnerable to the erratic weather patterns. Consequently, this […]
Nearly a Billion Spent on Vegetable Oil Imports…farmers Encouraged to Invest in Local Production
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia faces a significant shortfall in domestic vegetable oil production, leading to heavy reliance on imports to meet its domestic demand. According to data from a Market Intelligence analysis conducted by the Namibia Agronomic Board, imports of vegetable oils amounted to N$874.9 million in 2022, covering a total of […]
Kavango Regions Report Highest Pangolin Poaching Cases
By: Annakleta Haikera The two Kavango regions in Namibia recorded the highest number of pangolin poaching cases last year, underscoring the persistent threat facing these endangered creatures. In 2023, Kavango West recorded six cases of pangolin poaching, while Kavango East reported three cases, bringing the total to nine registered incidents of illegal pangolin […]
The Plight of the Destitute: Buy this Wooden Craft or Donate Cash
By: Mathias Hangala For months, a group of Angolan citizens has been residing near Kuryangava’s Stop ‘n Shop market area, sending their youngest members onto the streets of Windhoek to sell wooden crafts and household products, as well as to seek financial donations. Since The Villager’s last report on the group, their numbers have […]
EIF and NASRIA Forge Collaboration on Climate-Related Insurance Products
By: Justicia Shipena The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) and Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA) formalised their partnership through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC). This collaborative effort is poised to drive the development and accessibility of insurance products tailored to address the challenges posed by climate change. The signing of the […]
Keetmanshoop, MTC Ink Smart Partnership
Staff writer The Municipality of Keetmanshoop and the Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see the two parties provide digital service solutions to the town’s populace. The agreement was prompted by the municipality’s drive to adopt modern technology. The municipality further aims to provide quality connectivity in […]
Life After Incarceration: Breaking the Chains of Reintegration Struggles
By: Loise Shiimi For individuals with criminal records, the journey to securing employment and achieving financial stability post-incarceration can feel like navigating through another prison. Recognising these challenges, the Second Chance Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has dedicated itself to providing hope and restoration to ex-convicts. The foundation recently convened an event in the […]
Unam-owned Company Secures N$65 Million Loan for Solar Project
By: Staff Writer Inceptus Holding, the business arm of the University of Namibia has successfully secured financing from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) and Old Mutual Namibia for its N$65 million solar project at UNAM. Unam is partnering with a company called Alensy Energy Solutions (Alensy) and will implement the project under […]
More than Half of Namibia’s Public Enterprises Report Losses, IPPR Finds
By: Justicia Shipena Over 50% of commercial public enterprises in Namibia suffered financial losses in the last fiscal year. This was revealed in a recent report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). The Quarterly Economic Review (QER) for the fourth quarter of 2023, authored by independent economist Robin Sherbourne, extensively […]