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We Are Abandoned By Society – Homeless Group
By: Hertha Ekandjo For over two decades, a community of approximately 50 people has been living in a riverbed, and they are now accusing the government and the City of Windhoek of neglecting them. This small group resides in Freedom Square, a riverbed devoid of essential amenities such as water, electricity, and toilets. When nature […]
Census Resistance A Sign Of Social Discord – Musutua
By:Justicia Shipena The growing resistance among individuals to participate in the ongoing population census being conducted by the Namibia Statistics Agency could be a sign of social discord and lack of unity. This is according to RinaaniMusutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition who added that some of the socio-economic challenges facing Namibians such as […]
Power Exporters Will Serve Nam Market When Is Needed
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The growing electricity deficit in the SADC region has piqued the interest of more investors in harnessing Namibia’s abundant renewable energy resources for export, in the midst of a domestic deficit. This surge in interest coincides with the recent licensing by the Electricity Control Board (ECB) of Independent Power Producers, allowing them to […]
Closed mouths don’t get fed
By Anna Ambata In life, opportunities usually don’t come knocking at your door and offer themselves on a silver platter. More often than not, if you want something, you need to ask for it. Whether it’s in your personal or professional life. One of the main reasons people hesitate to ask for what they want […]
Understanding the Context of Pensions in Namibia in 2023 – Part 4
By:Carmen Forster This is the fourth installment in the series on ‘Understanding the Context of Pensions in Namibia in 2023’. Our first three articles covered Pillars 0 and 2 of the World Bank Pension Provision Model. In this article, we will focus on Pillar 1, which relates to contributory national social security retirement funds that […]
Rabies could threaten tourism if left unchecked
By:Hertha Ekandjo ALTHOUGH rabies is most often noted in domestic animals and livestock, this does not mean wildlife are safe from this deadly disease. The Namibian kudus which form part of the unique tourist attraction also has a unique cycle of rabies. The Ministry Environment, Forestry and Tourism said rabies in wildlife could affect the […]
Gates and High Walls, A Challenge to NSA Enumerators
By:Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says it is facing some challenges with the ongoing national population and housing census. According to NSA, enumerators are faced with the challenge of high walls and locked gates making it difficult to reach those living in the promises. The Deputy Statistician General of the NSA, Ottilie Mwazi, […]
Ministry Passes On Fuel Prices Burden …industries, Transport Sectors, and Off Grid Farmers to feel the pain
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus MOTORISTS and other consumers of petroleum products will have to pay at least N$3.1 and N$4.1 additional for petrol and diesel following the recent decision to increase fuel prices by the government. The price of petrol will increase by N$1.90 per liter, while diesel will go up by N$2.40, per liter, effective from […]
Namfisa Saw 4.2% Decline in Assets in 2022/23
By:Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has recorded a 4.2% decrease in its total assets for the 2022/2023 financial year. Namfisa`s assets decreased by N$13.5 million from N$318.1 to N$304.6 million as at 31 March 2023. This decrease is the result of a total comprehensive deficit of N$8.9 million plus a decrease […]
Poor coordination hampers food security … as lack of data exposes the need for investment in agricultural research
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus POOR coordination and communication between the government and development agencies is one of the factors hampering effective implementation of policies and programs to improve food security in Namibia. A recent assessment report by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), SADC, and the European Union revealed that Namibia has a lot of projects being […]