Author: Mathias Hangala
Educators Urged to Prioritise Financial Education
By: Mathias Hangala Trade economist Chuma Siboleka has called on educators to offer financial education to help individuals make sound financial decisions. Siboleka emphasised the importance of financial literacy, which she noted is often overlooked until people face…
Namibians Urged to Invest in Aquaculture
By: Mathias Hangala The Deputy Director for Aquaculture and Inland Fisheries at the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, John Hamukwaya, has encouraged Namibians to explore opportunities in the aquaculture industry. Hamukwaya highlighted that the government has initiated…
Tiki’s Aquaculture Adventure
By: Mathias Hangala Yinyengha Tiki, a fish farmer and entrepreneur from Odo State, Nigeria, shares his journey as a catfish breeder. Growing up in Nigeria’s coastal areas, Tiki was introduced to fishing early in life. His father, a…
Education Institutions Urged to Seek Accreditation
By: Mathias Hangala The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has called on educational institutions in Namibia to seek accreditation for the courses they offer ahead of the next academic year. NQA spokesperson Jackson Muma stressed the importance of accreditation, explaining…
Digital Marketing Can Help Overcome Dependency Syndrome
By: Mathias Hangala Andrew Allison, Chief Commercial Officer for Red and Yellow South Africa, has highlighted digital marketing as a key opportunity for entrepreneurs and business-minded individuals to reduce their dependence on government support. Speaking at the launch…
Vendors Urged to Maintain Good Hygiene: Kamati Urges Traders to Stop Sleeping On-Site
By: Mathias Hangala Windhoek Mayor Queen Omagano Kamati has called on vendors to prioritise good hygiene practices. Speaking at a City of Windhoek (CoW) consultative meeting with vendors in Okuryangava on Saturday, Kamati raised concerns over poor hygiene…
Namibian Hydrologists Attend Groundwater Congress
By: Mathias Hangala Namibian hydrologists were among the participants at the recently concluded annual Groundwater Congress held in Davos, Switzerland. The congress, themed Interacting Groundwater, is a premier international event organised under the auspices of the International…
Informal Cross-Border Trading Declines
By: Mathias Hangala The value of informal cross-border trade at all surveyed border crossings in November 2023 declined by 46.8%, from N$19.4 million in September 2019 to N$10.3 million. Of the N$10.3 million, exports accounted for 88.5%, while…
Entrepreneurs Urged to Pursue Opportunities, Not Wait for Them
By: Mathias Hangala Local businesswoman Marisna Burger is encouraging Namibian entrepreneurs to actively seek economic opportunities rather than waiting for them to arise. Burger, founder and CEO of KMJ Solutions, a marketing firm, spoke in response to concerns…
Public and Private Sector Urged to Invest in Sports Development
By: Mathias Hangala Former No Limit Boxing Club promoter, Joas ‘Dolph’ Shilunga, has called on the government and private sector to invest more in sports development in Namibia. His remarks come in response to the country’s underwhelming performance…