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NamibiaSeeks Indian Millet Expertise
By:Flora Katutiramambo Officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water ans Land Reform has embarked on a learning trip to India, especially for millet seed improvement,to boost food security in the country. As part of the trip to that southern Asia country,the delegation will visit the award-winning International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). […]
Alleged Savanna-Linked Meatco Board Appointment Raises Eyebrows
By:Hertha Ekandjo, AnnakletaHaikera Lands Commissioner, Martin Hilbert’s appointment to Meatco Board, has raised concerns, over what is alleged to be his proximity to rival meat company, Savanna Beef Processors. This comes after sources who spoke on condition of anonymity, claimed Hilbert, a suspected shareholder of Savanna Beef, was too close to the private firm and […]
Polytechnic Closure Widened Vocational-University Education Gap – Report
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s public education sector has a big gap between vocational education training providers and universities. A GIZ-funded report titled,“Enhancing Employability: Skills Needs and Gap Analysis in Namibia’s PtX Sector and Recommendations for a Skills Development Programme”, said this is because of the lack of coverage of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) […]
Beer Production Dwindled For 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The country’s alcohol brewing sector has recorded dismal and gloomy production figures for the past seven months of 2023. The Alcoholic Beverage Production Index, which tracks beer production in the country, has not reached 100 for the past 7 months of the year. By the end of July, the index recorded a […]
Creative Oasis: Addressing Regional Artistic Gaps
By:Sarah Anghuwo “African art embodies the spirit of community, with each creation representing a collective effort and shared wisdom.” – Ben Okri As an ardent advocate for the arts, it is disheartening to witness the profound artistic void that exists within our regions. The absence of functional art facilities, let alone museums, in many areas […]
No Room For Those Abroad In Census
By:Josefina Lukas People who will be outside Namibia on 24 September2023, would not be counted as part of the country’s population, said the Statistician-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), Alex Shimuafeni. The NSA provided an update on the impending 2023 Population and Housing Census on Tuesday. Namibia’s census started on […]
838 Schools ApplyFor Old Mutual C&D Initiative
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Old Mutual Foundation Chair & Desk (C&D) Initiative received 838 applications from schools around the country, seeking to get their chairs and desks repaired or get new ones, the Foundation revealed this week. The Group Marketing Executive, Mignon du Preez, explained that the initiative is designed to improve the learning environment in […]
“Millionaires’ Growth Not A Panacea For Namibian Economy”
By:Lavinia Shawapala The expected rise in the number of millionaires won’t boost the Namibian economy, warnedlocal economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu. The 2023 Africa Wealth Reportrevealed that roughly 2,150 millionaires presently reside in Namibia, with over 10,000 predicted by 2040. Talking The Villager, Kakujaha-Matundu stated that he was not challenging the statistics made public. “I am not […]
Over 10, 000 Jobseekers Registered, Only 613 Placed …more women unemployed, as agriculture dominates job placement
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the first two quarters of 2023, the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relation and Employment Creation has registered 10,358 jobseekers, but has only managed to place 613 with employers. Furthermore, in the six months, designated employers have registered 1,890 vacancies.Additionally, in the last last 3 months of the 6 months, 1,754 employees were […]
Namibia’s Carbon Reduction Commitment Questioned …As SDGs are said not to beon track
By:Justicia Shipena According to analyst Henning Melber, a new issue for Namibia at the UNGA will be mineral resources, specifically green hydrogen, and Namibia’s ambitions to become the continent’s energy hub. More than 140 world leaders, including President Hage Geingob, are convening at the UNGA this week to discuss critical global issues under the subject […]