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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 […]
Ride-Hailing Giant Bolt to Onboard 200 Drivers in Namibia
By: Staff Writer Estonian ride-hailing behemoth, Bolt, has launched a pilot project service in Namibia, with plans to onboard over 200 drivers. The company has declared a commission-free period for the initial six months. This expansion is a strategic move as part of Bolt’s commitment to invest €500mn (N$10.2 billion) in enhancing […]
Vehicle Sales Surge in January, Marking Eight-Year High
By: Hertha Ekandjo Vehicle sales in Namibia for the month of January have soared to their highest levels in eight years, signalling a robust start to the year for the automotive industry. According to the latest Vehicle Sale Report by Simonis Storms Security (SSS), a total of 950 new vehicles were sold last […]
Omaalala FC Blessed Twice in a Month
By: Ludorf Iyambo A week following a generous donation of kits from Ondangwa Private Hospital, Omaalala FC has once again been fortunate, receiving N$ 5,739 worth of kits from Hoffmann’s Farm Implement in the Oshana region on Tuesday. Johannes Michael Tyitana, station manager at Hoffmann’s Farm Implement, explained that after establishing a […]
Rural-Urban Youth Movement Can Be Curbed with Enhanced Services
Juliana Iikela Eenhana Mayor, Omri-onn Kavandje, asserts that the migration of youth from rural to urban areas can be stemmed by improving access to education institutions closer to home. Kavandje provided insights into the efforts of the Eenhana Town Council to counteract the trend of young people leaving the economically vibrant Ohangwena Region for […]
Northern Producers Eager to Supply Cattle to Abattoirs
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Producers situated north of the red line have demonstrated a keen interest in commercially marketing their cattle through auctions and direct sales at newly established abattoirs. This interest is reflected in the increase in cattle auctions and the volume of cattle provided by producers from 2019 to 2023 in the […]
NBL Sets Sights on 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) is making significant strides in enhancing its energy efficiency with the installation of over 75 energy metres. These metres enable real-time monitoring and targeted data analysis of electricity consumption, aligning with the company’s ambitious goal to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030. The transition to renewable […]
Ministries Urged to Expedite Pending Programs
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Nangolo Mbumba has called upon ministries responsible for key sectors such as agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, oil and gas, and green energy to expedite the implementation of pending programs. This push aims to accelerate economic development and generate employment opportunities, particularly for the youth. Highlighting the country’s return to […]