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Is Manufacturing Still the Key to African Prosperity?
By:Dwight Links Africa’s journey toward development and growth is taking an unconventional turn, deviating from the traditional path of transitioning from agriculture to manufacturing. A recent report by the Center for Global Development (CGD), a think tank based in London and Washington, delves into this shift that began around 2009, challenging the notion that manufacturing […]
Ongula Training Graduates 30 Tour Guides
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Thirty tour guides from the Erongo and Kunene regions were awarded certificates after successfully completing on-the-job apprenticeships at the Sesfontein Constituency’s Hobatare resort. The ceremony, held on Friday last week, saw 16 tourist guides from the Ombonde People’s Landscape in the Kunene Region and 14 from the Brandberg Landscape Protection Areas in […]
Hydrogen Can Fulfil Its Potential, Says IEA
By: Dwight Links Hydrogen has the potential to live up to its promise as a low-emission fuel, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). In its latest Global Hydrogen Review 2023 report, the IEA acknowledges that low-emission hydrogen production could significantly expand by 203. The report reflects the IEA’s assessment of developments in the field […]
Amendments to Consider Full Maternity Pay
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Minister of Labour, Utoni Nujoma has said proposals to extend maternity leave from 12 weeks to 20 weeks with full salaries can only be considered when the Labour Act is amended. Nujoma confirmed that the Labour Act is currently undergoing reviews and will soon be amended. He said interested parties including politicians in […]
Oshikoto Death Attributed To Water Scarcity … region scrambles to provide emergency relief
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Following the death of a resident due to water scarcity, the Oshikoto Regional Council says it has set aside about N$635 000 for rural development programs, with a focus on constructing short water pipelines. This intervention is expected to address the pressing issue of water scarcity and prevent further […]
Progress in National Minimum Wage Talks … N$18 per hour proposed
By: Justicia Shipena After a year of scrutiny by the Minister of Labour, the recommendations for the National Minimum Wage (NMW) have taken a significant step forward, moving to the Labour Advisory Council for further consideration. The proposed national minimum wage of N$18 per hour, aims to address critical objectives, including enhancing compensation for low-paid […]
Locals in Tears as Drought Relief Food Insufficient at Okaku
By: Loise Shiimi Somepeople who have been registered to receive drought relief food in Okaku Constituency were left in tears this week after the food at the constituency finished without being allocated anything. Okaku is one of the constituencies that have been severely hit by the seasonal floods in Oshana region, and in August this […]
Urgent Diversification Needed to Reduce SACU Revenue Dependency
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Minister of Finance, Iipumbu Shiimi, has issued a stark call to fellow policy makers emphasising the need for Namibia to adopt a more aggressive approach to diversification to reduce its dependency on SACU for revenue. Relying on SACU (Southern African Customs Union) for revenue is increasingly viewed as a risky strategy, prompting […]
Surge in Fish Prices a Burden for Local Consumers
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Fish, the once-affordable staple food in Namibia is becoming costly, experiencing a significant spike in prices since May and posing challenges for consumers. The recent spike in the price of fish is the second largest commodity price increase recorded since May after vegetables. According to the latest consumer price index, fish prices […]
Informal Traders Not Happy With Rising Bulk Prices
By: Justicia Shipena Informal traders have voiced concerns over their constrained ability to negotiate prices and other regulatory matters affecting their businesses. This limited bargaining power to negotiate prices with suppliers and regulators, negatively affects business in the informal sector as traders are left to shoulder unilateral bulk pricing decisions from suppliers, hindering their […]