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BoN Joins Global Coalition to Promote Climate Sustainable Economic Growth
By: Justicia Shipena The Bank of Namibia yesterday announced that it has been accepted into a coalition of central banks dedicated to promoting climate and environmental risk management in the financial industry. Governor Johannes !Gawaxab says the acceptance of BoN into the global Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) is a substantial […]
Over Half a Billion Spent on Fruit and Vegetable Imports in a Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia has spent N$43.7 million monthly, totaling N$524.1 million for the financial year 2022/23, to import 66,823 tons of fruits and vegetables. These import figures, revealed by the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), underscores the country’s agricultural opportunities and its dependence on foreign sources for food. Potatoes lead the imports, costing N$138.9 […]
MTC and TASA Join Forces for Innovative Tourism Solutions
By: Dolly Menas Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Tour and Safari Association of Namibia (TASA), aiming to revolutionize the travel and tourism sector with cutting-edge solutions. This partnership seeks to enhance the overall user experience and promote sustainable tourism growth in Namibia. In a press release, MTC’s […]
75% of Business Robberies Linked to Insiders … Inspector General Calls for Vigilance
By: Ludorf Iyambo A staggering 75% of reported business robberies in Namibia involve insiders where individuals collaborate with thieves. This is according to Inspector General of the Namibia Police Force Joseph Shikongo who warned businesses to be vigilant and fight against such crimes. Shikongo said such incidents are common in commercial banks where […]
Trade Minister Urges Local Businesses to Collaborate
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Trade and Industrialisation, Lucia Iipumbu, says Namibians should start working together by forming joint ventures to be able to compete in various sectors of the economy as opposed to complaining about foreign encroachment. Iipumbu says joint ventures are the best way to strengthen local businesses and scale up competition […]
High School Exam Results to Decide Fate of 85,143 Pupils
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibian pupils and parents stand on the edge of suspense, awaiting the results of the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels (NSSCO and NSSCAS) national examinations, expectations and concerns linger. The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture reported significant progress in marking and data processing, with […]
Beyond Wilderness: A Critical Evaluation of Namibia’s Tourism Landscape
By: Sarah Anghuwo Traveling is not only about seeing new places, but also about feeling new emotions. Art is the best way to express them. As we step into 2024, it becomes imperative to critically examine the dynamics of Namibia’s tourism industry, a crucial pillar of the nation’s economy primarily driven by its […]
Opinion: Gratitude Goes a Long Way
By: Ndahafa Juju In Merriam-Webster’s dictionary, ingratitude is defined as the forgetfulness of or poor return for kindness received. As we bid farewell to the festive season, a time when loved ones and family gather, we now find ourselves in January—a month encouraging us to share and support one another after the holiday celebrations. […]
Kavango East Calls for Handover of Underutilised Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Kavango East regional leadership has asked the government to transfer the operational control of some of the green schemes in the region to the Regional Council in a bid to improve productivity. This move was prompted by the continual underutilisation and lack of production at some of the […]
Oversupply of Lower Primary Teachers A Cause for Concern …high school graduates are advised to desist from majoring in teaching
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is grappling with an oversupply of lower primary teachers, and cannot find jobs for them. This situation is becoming dire that Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka is now advising fresh school graduates against pursuing teaching majors in this specific stage of education. Nghipondoka […]