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Ministries Urged to Expedite Pending Programs
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Nangolo Mbumba has called upon ministries responsible for key sectors such as agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, oil and gas, and green energy to expedite the implementation of pending programs. This push aims to accelerate economic development and generate employment opportunities, particularly for the youth. Highlighting the country’s return to […]
Accommodation Services Lead in Employment Growth
By: Hertha Ekandjo The latest Tourism Satellite Account Report of 2022 sheds light on the employment landscape within Namibia’s tourism sector, indicating a significant role played by accommodation services in job creation. According to the report, accommodation services for visitors in the tourism sector have emerged as the primary source of direct employment, […]
Oshikoto to Spend N$1.7 Million on Construction of Rural Toilets
By: Loise Shiimi The Oshikoto Regional Council has allocated N$1.7 million towards the procurement of construction materials for the development of 100 toilets across its ten constituencies for the fiscal year 2023/2024 as part of its rural sanitation program. This initiative aims to tackle sanitation challenges prevalent in rural areas and curb open […]
With 44 Days Left, Over Half a Million MTC SIM Cards Remain Unregistered
By: Ludorf Iyambo A recent update on SIM card registration from Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) reveals that out of the 1.9 million prepaid SIM card customers, only 1.3 million SIM cards have been registered thus far. This leaves 34% of the company’s total user base unregistered, with the number of unregistered SIM cards surpassing […]
Being a Conservationist and Environmentally-Conscious Economist
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka Every evening, I wrestle with the urge to grab a broom and swat away the spider dangling from my room’s ceiling. It’s a struggle born of fear; fear of spiders and other bugs that have haunted me since childhood. Growing up, it was ingrained in me to eradicate any insect […]
Opinion: Bank of Namibia expected to cut repo rate by 25bps as inflation cools
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Bank of Namibia is expected to cut its Repo Rate by 0.25 basis points today, which would bring its key lending rate to 7.50% and the prime rate to 11.25%. This means, Namibia will be 75 basis points behind South Africa. The decision reflects the central bank’s ongoing […]
Opinion: Political Reverence Will Be the End of Us
Concerned Citizen I am not particularly fond of soccer; at least my enthusiasm for the sport pales in comparison to that of most of my friends. What I find intriguing is how, during a football match, my friends seem to know everything the professionals on the pitch are doing, scrutinising every action, analysing […]
Opinion: We Urgently Need Financially Literate Youth
By: Joseph Jeremia While Namibia boasts a decent number of literate youths proficient in reading and writing, there is a glaring gap when it comes to financial literacy among our young population. But what does it mean to be financially literate, and how do financially literate individuals behave? According to the National Financial […]
Katuka Mentorship Programme Launches 2024 Women in Business Training Sessions
By: Dolly Menas The Katuka Mentorship Programme inaugurated its 2024 training session, promising to impart skills from young female entrepreneurs to eager participants. Hayley Allen, Head of Strategic Communication at Bank Windhoek, emphasised the program’s role as a bridge for young women and their aspirations to contribute meaningfully to Namibia’s future. “The essence […]
Cultivating Change: The Journey of Young Farmers in Namibia
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A new generation of farmers is emerging in Namibia, driven by a passion for agriculture and a commitment to sustainable food production. Among them is Hileni Ataleni, a trailblazer who found her calling in farming at the age of 27. In 2017, Ataleni graduated from the Mashare Agricultural Development Institute […]