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N$23.8 Million Farm Infrastructure Development Launched
By:Josefina Lukas The Agriculture Ministry has spent N$23.8 million on farm infrastructure development for Amarika Farmers Cooperative in the Omusati Region. Agriculture Minister Calle Schlettwein officially handed over the Amarika Farmer Cooperative infrastructure on Wednesday. According to him, the fundamental goal of delivering such initiatives to the people is to improve their social and economic […]
The 4th Industrial Revolution in Namibia: Prospects and Challenge
By:Josef Kefas Sheehama The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) has the potential to transform Namibia’s economy, increase its productivity and enhance its global trade. In doing so, it would dramatically improve the wellbeing of Namibian citizens. Therefore, we cannot talk about economic transformation if we are not technologically literate. According to the Chief Executive Officer of […]
Meat And Fish Prices Soar
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Meat lovers should prepare to dig deeper into their wallets as the prices of meat products, including fish, has soared. Prices for overall goods and services increased at a rate of 0.3% during the the month of July to 0.1% witnessed during the previous months. This is according to the Namibia Statistics Agency’s […]
The Construction Sector Outlook Remains Bleak
By:Hertha Ekandjo The construction sector remains bleak, with poor approval and completion results for the year thus far compared to the same period during the pandemic year 2020. According to Simonis Storm Securities (SSS), this has made it likely for the sector to expect the sixth consecutive contraction in the real value of building plans […]
Cancer Association Faces Data Delays
By:Eva-Rakel Johannes The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) has extended an invitation to stakeholders interested in local cancer data in order to give accurate insights into Namibia’s cancer landscape. However, technological difficulties have caused unanticipated delays in the formal publishing of the long-awaited 10-year cancer incidence study. CAN manages the Namibia National Cancer Registry (NNCR) […]
N$343 Million Karibib-Usakos Chinese Tender Pushes Forward, Amid Backlash …sector calls for project cancellation, re-advertising
By:Justicia Shipena The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) is enraged that the Karibib-Usakos road rehabilitation project is proceeding. This follows the announcement by the Roads Authority (RA) that it has chosen contractors and subcontractors for the reconstruction of the road in the Erongo region. Four local companies were appointed as subcontractors, with Chinese Zhong Mei Engineering […]
Oil & Gas Discoveries Not Automatic Economic Panacea- Alweendo
By:Justicia Shipena Mines Minister Tom Alweendo, has stressed that recent oil and gas discoveries are not an automatic solution to Namibia’s socio-economic challenges. Alweendo was addressing nearly 700 delegates from 16 nations at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, at the opening of the Oil and Gas Conference this week. Key actors in Namibia’s oil and […]
1.2ml Carat, 45 541 Tonnes Of Gold, Uranium Extracted In 2023
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In first six months of 2023, the country’s extractive industry has managed to excavate 1.2 million carats of diamonds, and 45,541 tonnes of gold, uranium, and zinc. This is according to the mining sectoral reportproduced by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), and aggregated by The Villager Business Desk. Namibia has around 26 mines, […]
Opinion: Cultural Transmutation: Startling Youth Trends in Foreign Artistic & Cultural Adaptation
By:Sarah Anghuwo “The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.”- Marcus Garvey As a youth, we adhere to the principle that capable leaders are chosen by the people, for the people. We take these words seriously, recognising that if the youth are dissatisfied with outcomes, they […]
Youthquake 2023 Encourages Digital Literacy
By:Josefina Lukas Chief Executive Officer of the National Commission of Research Science and Technology (NCRST) Professor Anicia Peters says that digital literacy in Namibia remains a concern amidst growing career opportunities in Artificial Intelligence (AI). She was speaking on Saturday on the sidelines of Youth Quake Namibia’s annual event in Khomasdal, Windhoek. This year’s event […]