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Mines Ministry Revamps EPL System
By: Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Mines and Energy is undertaking a strategic overhaul of its licensing application process to address challenges emerging from the country’s burgeoning oil discoveries. The shift aims to streamline operations, ensuring more efficient and effective service delivery to the public. Over the years, the ministry has employed an open licensing […]
NSFAF Wants N$2.5 Billion to Fund Students in 2024
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) says it needs about N$2.5 billion to be able to support approximately 23,700 eligible applicants next year. This was revealed by NSFAF Chief Executive Officer Kennedy Kandume during the launch of the online application process this week. At the event, Kandume also highlighted successful initiatives, […]
Over 8,000 Unemployed Graduate Teachers In Namibia
By: Annakleta Haikera Hundreds of unemployed graduate teachers staged a peaceful protest on the streets of Rundu yesterday demanding employment from the government. The group that gathered at the office of the director of education in Kavango east yesterday was frustrated at the lack of teaching opportunities in government schools blaming the Ministry of Basic […]
Govts Grapple with Policy Trilemma – Balancing Debts, Climate, and Political Goals
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Governments across the world are confronted with a challenging policy trilemma, navigating between achieving climate goals, maintaining fiscal sustainability, and meeting political feasibility. This is according to the Fiscal Monitor for 2023 published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF highlighted that pursuing any two of these objectives comes at the […]
Efficient Business Planning for Year-End Success
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The holiday season brings a myriad of demands, both personal and professional, making effective time management crucial. As December approaches, a proactive approach to business planning becomes paramount to ensure a seamless transition into the holiday break. This article discusses key strategies for optimising business operations during the year-end rush. As […]
Can I Borrow From My Pension?
By: Amos Kambonde The question of whether to borrow from one’s pension or not is one of the questions many members of pension funds ask regularly. Section 19(5) of the Pension Fund Act, 1956 (Act No. 24 of 1956) makes provision for members of pension funds to borrow either directly or against their pension fund […]
Namibia’s SACU Membership Under Scrutiny Amidst Geingob’s Critique
By: Justicia Shipena In the aftermath of President Hage Geingob’s recent critique of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) restrictions, questions have arisen about Namibia’s commitment to the partnership. Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu emphasises the necessity of a thorough evaluation before considering Namibia’s exit from SACU. Kakujaha-Matundu underscores the importance of weighing the advantages and drawbacks […]
Gender Ministry Spends N$511 Million on Social Grants Monthly
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare says it spends about N$511 million monthly to extend social grants to various citizens in the country. These grants include Old Age Grants, Disability Grants, Orphan and Vulnerable Children Grants, Funeral Benefit Grants, Child Disability Grants, Foster Parent Grants, Maintenance Grants, and […]
MTC Becomes Latest Victim of Infrastructure Vandalism
By: Loise Shiimi Despite warnings to cease with the illegal activity, members of the public in the Omusati region continue vandalising telecommunication infrastructure, causing disruptions in connectivity in the region. The most recent incident occurred when a network tower belonging to the Mobile Telecommunication (MTC), near Omakange in the Ruacana Constituency was vandalised. MTC’s communication […]
Youth4CAN Founder Champions Climate Action Participation
By: Mathias Hangala A youth-led network is advocating for the creation of more platforms to enable young people in Namibia to actively participate in national initiatives combating climate change. This call was made by ToiniAmutenya, the country director for an organisationcalled the National Youth Climate Action Network of Namibia, or simply, Youth4CAN. Amutenyaemphasised the importance […]