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Fact Check Group Disputes MICT SIM Card Registration Claims
By: Staff Writer Namibia Fact Check has raised concerns about the accuracy of statements made by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) regarding the mandatory registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards. Namibians had been urged citizens to register their SIM cards by December 31, 2023, with an extended deadline until […]
Reluctance to Register With NAB Affects Market Access for Local Farmers
By: Hertha Ekandjo Numerous local farmers engaged in horticulture face challenges accessing markets for their produce due to a failure to register with the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), which acts as a connecting belt between farmers and the market. This is according to NAB’s Manager for Horticulture Market Development, Emilie Abraham. Abraham […]
Pupils Preferred Education Than Other Courses In 2022 and 2023…female dominance in enrolment
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Loise Shiimi After leaving high school, Namibian pupils prefer to study education rather than any other courses in their first years at university, a phenomenon that has contributed to the overproduction of teachers who cannot find jobs. Last week Minister of Education, Anna Nghipondoka advised high school graduates to […]
Too Early to Predict Value of Nam Oil Discoveries – Economist
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is yet to determine the cumulative volume of oil it will produce, despite announcing three major discoveries in recent years. Economist Abednego Katuushii Ekandjo who works for the Ministry of Mines and Energy explained that estimating volumes is challenging as the industry is far from achieving commercial production. He […]
Namibia Urged to Uphold Ethical Standards in International Relations
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has been urged to uphold consistent ethical and moral values in its international relations endeavours to avoid unintended consequences. This advice comes as Namibia declares its support for South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel, which commenced its hearing at the International Criminal Court of Justice (ICJ) in the Netherlands […]
Tough Competition Over Watermelon Trading…Street Vendors Advocate for Formal Market
By: Juliana Iikela and Hertha Ekandjo The watermelon harvesting seasons offer opportunities for numerous traders to distribute watermelons across the country and earn an income. However, street vendors and other informal traders struggle as they face competition from large retailers, limiting their flexibility in adjusting prices. A businesswoman specialising in horticulture products shared […]
Khomas Consumers Pay More for Sunflower Oil
By: Justicia Shipena Consumers in the Khomas region paid the highest to acquire pure sunflower oil in December due to a surge in the prices of this essential commodity. This is according to data contained in the recently released Consumer Price Index (CPI) report by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). The average retail […]
TotalEnergies to Acquire Stake Worth N$1,8 Billion in Namibia’s Oil & Gas Sector
By: Staff Writer TotalEnergies is poised to increase its stake in Namibia’s oil and gas sector with a notable deal worth N$1.8 billion. The company is set to acquire a 45.25% interest in block 2913B, home to the Venus discovery, and a 42.5% interest in block 2912. This strategic move involves the purchase […]
Local Farmer Contributing Towards Food Security Efforts
By: Dolly Menas Theresia Ihemba, a poultry farmer, is determined to demonstrate that the mission to tackle poverty and food security issues does not only unfold on a national scale but commences with the resources one already possesses. Hailing from Bunya, a small village on the outskirts of the Kavango West region, she […]
Govt’s Online Job Portal Down for a Month…Over 5,000 Job Seekers in Limbo
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Loise Shiimi The Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) has been offline for a month, causing distress for approximately 5,000 job seekers that flock to the site quarterly. The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creations (MLIREC) acknowledged the issue last week, revealing that disruptions began in the […]