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Kavango East Villages Prone to Human-Wildlife Conflict Get Boreholes
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has completed the drilling of 21 boreholes in villages prone to crocodile attacks in the Kavango East regions. This initiative responds to the critical water situation, particularly in villages within Ndiyona Constituency. Residents in these villages have been compelled to travel over 20 kilometres […]
January Financial Strain: Cash Loans See Surge in Loan Applications
By: Justicia Shipena As the New Year unfolds and individuals set their resolutions for 2024, a familiar trend emerges – the Januworry rush to micro lenders, also known as cash loans. This annual phenomenon, marked by a surge in loan applications, sheds light on the financial challenges many face at the beginning of the year. […]
Treasury Bills Attracts More Than Double The Needed Funds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a recent Treasury Bills auction conducted by the Bank of Namibia, the government found itself flooded with investor interest, receiving N$2.8 billion in offers when it sought only N$1.3 billion. This oversubscription left an additional N$1.8 billion in capital without immediate allocation, as revealed by the auction results. To meet […]
Human-Wildlife Conflict Mars Start of New Year
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has urged residents in human-wildlife conflict-prone areas in the Kavango East region to remain vigilant against potential wildlife attacks. This follows the fatal attack of two people by crocodiles early in January in the region. The first incident occurred on January 1 when Mudi Muhemboa, […]
Old-Age Grant Poposed Increase Scrutinised
By: Justicia Shipena President Hage Geingob’s recent commitment to increasing the old-age grant has sparked scrutiny from various analysts, with concerns raised about its sustainability. The President, in his New Year’s speech for 2024, expressed his intention to raise the old-age pension grant to N$2000 or more before leaving office. Under Geingob’s reign, the government […]
The Power of the Mind in Corporate for 2024
By: Anton Westraadt Believe it or not, much of what we encounter within a corporate setup is influenced by our perspective. The initial thought we have sets the stage for how situations unfold. Leading a team requires keen attention to detail, ensuring employees operate at their optimal capacity within the organisation. The commencement of a […]
Govt Failing on Mass Housing Targets … Only 4 240 Housing Units Completed Since 2013
By: Justicia Shipena The government’s ambitious Mass Housing Development Programme (MHDP) has only managed to construct a little over 4,000 housing units since its inception in 2014. A brainchild of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, the mass housing project was launched in 2013 and promised to construct 185 000 affordable houses by 2030, to address […]
Surge in Vehicle Sales Recorded in Six Years
By: Staff Writer Namibia has witnessed a remarkable surge in vehicle sales in 2023, reaching the highest figures since 2017. Between January and November, a total of 11,944 new vehicles were sold, recording an impressive performance in the sector compared to the 12,224 sold in 2017. The notable increase comes on the heels of […]
Remembering Doctor Selma ‘Gwanandjokwe’ Rainio
By: Kleopas Nghikefelwa As we gear up for the Christmas holiday, let me share a brief story about the pioneering journey of the first medical doctor to grace the Namibian medical field. On December 14, 1908, Dr. Selma Rainio arrived in Oniipa, leaving an indelible mark on the community. In the beginning, the local people […]
GIZ Donates N$3,5 Million Items to Boost Startups
By: Elizabeth Magongo The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) has received a donation of items to support startups valued at N$3.5 million from the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The items, which includes vehicles, furniture, and industrial machinery, is earmarked to support startup-related activities within the ministry. Trade Minister Lucia Ipumbu expressed gratitude […]