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Lessons for the Grade 12s of 2023
By: Kobus Maree The Grade 12 results have been announced, and important decisions are needed regarding the career journey ahead for high school graduates (and their families) – decisions that will have an important effect on your future career-life. This article aims to provide a guideline to help you negotiate your career crossroads by embracing […]
Opinion: Brics+ Are Checkmating the Western Narrative on Gaza
Dr Quraysha Ismail Sooliman South Africa’s ethical position at The Hague can be viewed as a manifestation of historical karma. Our legal team presented a case in the world’s highest court, situated in the Netherlands, a country that had previously colonised us. The essence of the case was on behalf of an oppressed population […]
NSA to Launch Reconciliation Operation This Week
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is set to initiate a reconciliation process this week to address any disparities in the data captured during the 2023 Population & Housing Census. This operation is scheduled to last for two weeks, during which NSA officials will revisit households with individuals whose details, as […]
Record High in Coal-Generated Electricity in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An analysis by Reuters researchers reveals that global electricity generation from coal reached unprecedented levels in 2023, with thermal coal exports surpassing 1 billion metric tons for the first time. These findings shed light on the persistent growth of coal use in power systems, despite widespread commitments to reduce […]
Namibia Welcomes ICJ Ruling, Urges Compliance
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has welcomed the recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling on South Africa’s case against Israel, acknowledging a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza by Israel. The ICJ has ordered Israel to try to contain death and damage in the besieged Gaza Strip, but has not ordered a ceasefire. […]
Stability in the Rental Market Anticipated
By: Justicia Shipena FNB Namibia has projected a relatively stable rental market, citing the moderation of inflation and the sustained peak of the repo rate at 7.75%, with a gradual cutting cycle expected to extend through 2026. The bank’s rent price index reveals that the gross rental return on residential properties for the […]
Over 150 000 Cattle Exported on the Hoof…northern abattoirs only slaughtered 4,005 cattle in 2023
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In 2023, Namibia’s livestock sector marketed a total of 294,938 cattle across various channels. Out of this, 151,808 were exported live on hoof to neighbouring SADC member states, while 104,549 were slaughtered at local A-class abattoirs, and 38,581 were slaughtered at various B & C class abattoirs nationwide. This […]
Mining Sector Not Dominated by Chinese Investors, says Alweendo
By: Justicia Shipena Mines and Energy Minister, Tom Alweendo, has refuted claims suggesting that the mining sector is predominantly controlled by Chinese investors. Addressing the issue in a recent interview with Eagle FM, Alweendo dismissed the perception of Chinese dominance in the industry, asserting that such beliefs lack merit. Alweendo emphasised that […]
Meatco Criticised for Underselling Beef on Foreign Markets
By: Justicia Shipena Economist Salomo Hei says the practice of underslling beef on the international markets employed by the troubled Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) is a detrimental business approach. The Bank of Namibia (BoN) recently disclosed that Meatco has been selling its products at lower prices globally than its domestic counterparts, sparking […]
Ministry Refutes Venaani’s Tractor Claims
By: Dolly Menas The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) has strongly refuted claims made by official opposition leader McHenry Venaani regarding the purchase of new tractors from China at a cost of N$360 million instead of addressing minor issues on older ones. The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader, Venaani, accused […]