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NaCC Investigates Alleged Collusion Among Fishing Vessel Owners
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Competition Commission is investigating potential collusion among various vessel owners and operators in the Namibian fishing industry, focusing on allegations of fixing fishing quota usage fees, among other things. The Namibia Competition Commission received information twice this year, raising concerns about possible collusion among vessel owners and operators. The […]
83% of People with Disabilities Don’t Have Formal Education
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia continues to grapple with educational challenges faced by people living with disabilities, particularly in rural areas, where a staggering 83% lack formal education. This issue disproportionately affects young girls and women, with women comprising over 51,215 individuals, compared to around 48,288 men, as reported by Jessica Gawachab, the project manager […]
Northern OMAs/Retailers Defying Beef Procurement Orders
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Government Offices, Ministries, Agencies, and private sectors north of the Veterinary Cordon Fence are disregarding directives to procure beef products from northern farmers. This defiance, according to a latest annual report by the Meat Corporation of Namibia, (Meatco) is attributed to existing supply contracts with southern suppliers. The directive encouraging public and […]
Civil Servants to Get 5% Salary Increment
By: Hertha Ekandjo Civil servants will receive a 5% salary increment among other benefits as from April next year. This is part of the recent agreement between the government and two trade unions representing government workers – the Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) and Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) – announced yesterday. The agreement entails […]
Tax Policy Review Intensified … Double Taxation Agreements To Be Renegotiated
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Finance says it has intensified its efforts to review Namibia’s tax regime with the aim of enhancing the country’s tax competitiveness. In this regard, the Ministry earlier this year established a Tax Policy Unit within the Department of Economic Policy to spearhead the review processes. The Unit will conduct […]
Cultivating Hope: Magdalena Jose’s Inspiring Journey into Agriculture
By: Annakleta Haikera Twenty-seven years old Magdalena Jose’s journey from university hopeful to budding agricultural entrepreneur is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, marked by mental health battles and the eventual discovery of solace in the fertile soils of Kavango East. After completing her Grade 12 in 2014, Magdalena enrolled for a […]
Shifeta Advocates for the Evaluation of Natural Capital
By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, says Namibia needs to start conducting an assessment of its natural capital to motivate investors to invest in the tourism sector. Shifeta says such an assessment would be crucial for investors to gauge how their investments contribute to the growth of natural capital within […]
Let’s Assess the Impact of the Procurement Act on Namibia’s Economic Landscape
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The primary responsibility of any government is to determine how to allocate its resources, particularly within the framework of the National Budget. In Namibia, one of the methods we have chosen for this allocation is the Public Procurement Act of 2015, which replaced the former Tender Board Act (16 of 1996). The […]
The Hunt for Gold: B2Gold At Crossroads
By: Justicia Shipena B2Gold says it has been unable to find profitable gold at its Otjikoto mine despite exhaustive efforts and thorough exploration. The inability to pinpoint lucrative gold deposits has prompted a reevaluation of the operational viability of the mine, situated in the north-central region of Namibia, approximately 300 km north of Windhoek, and […]
Over Half a Million Recovered from Unruly Employers
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Labour says it has recovered over half a million of workers’ unpaid wages from unruly employers during the second quarter of 2023. This followed the resolutions of 1,082 labour complaints out of 2,048 labour cases handled by the Office of the Labour Commissioner which resorts under the ministry. According […]