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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 […]
Repo Rate Increases Help Capricorn Rise To Pre-Pandemic Pofits
By:Staff writer Capricorn Group’s profit after tax has increased by 28.7% to N$1.47 billion for the year ended 30 June 2023 , the Group has announced. According to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Thinus Prinsloo, this is due to improved net interest margins, reduced credit impairment losses, strong growth in non-interest income and efficient operations. […]
Namibia: Uranium Rich,But Energy Poor …Towards energy security
By:Kuiri F Tjipangandjara (D Sci Eng) Indeed, the future looks bright for the Namibian uranium industry. The world has big hunger and thirst for uranium. What is encouraging is the fact that both the uranium prices (spot ad contract) are on the increase. Whilst meeting the global demand for uranium, Namibia can explore the windfall […]
Angola Oil & Gas 2023 Explores The Strategic Imperative Of Local Content
By:Staff writer Local content represents one of the primary drivers of economic development in any oil-rich nation. For Angola, the Government has made great strides towards moving from the promotion of local content to the implementation of tangible policies. During the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 conference in Luanda last week, organised by Energy […]
Namibia, EdoState Explore Investment Opportunities
By: Staff writer The Governor of Edo State in the South-South of the federal republic of Nigeria,Godwin Obaseki has called for increased collaboration between his state and the Namibian Government. This, he said is to drive economic growth and reap other economic benefits that lie in increased bilateral trade relations between the national and sub-national […]