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Namibia’s Banking Sector Concentrated and Uncompetitive – World Bank
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus An assessment by the World Bank in its FY25-29 Country Partnership Framework for Namibia has revealed that the country’s banking sector is heavily concentrated and uncompetitive. The report highlights that although Namibia’s major banks are highly…
Dam Levels Slowly Improving, But Hardap Remains Closed to Farmers
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Several dams across the country have recorded positive water inflows, with critical reservoirs such as the Von Bach and Hardap dams showing improvements over the past two weeks. This is according to updates issued by the…
Construction Company Owners Call for Construction Council
Loise Shiimi Construction companies have expressed their support for the Construction Industry Federation of Namibia’s (CIF) recent call for the government to establish a construction council. They believe such a council would address numerous challenges within the construction…
School Requires Discipline, Top Academic Performers Say
Ludorf Iyambo and David Shoombe Two of the top 20 performers in the recently released Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) levels say that reaching the levels they were able to attain requires discipline and dedication. Nekanda…
2024 Results Reflect a 5.2% Performance Improvement
Annakleta Haikera The 2024 Namibia Senior Secondary Certification Ordinary (NSSCO) Level results have shown a significant improvement, with an overall performance increase of 5.2% compared to 2023. This announcement was made by the Education, Arts, and Culture Minister…
Namibia Bans Import of German Meat Products Following FMD Outbreak
Staff writer Namibia has banned the import of fresh and frozen meat and meat products from cloven-hoofed animals from Germany following a confirmed report of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in the European country effective immediately. The ban also…
Green Hydrogen Could Pull N$400 Billion In European Investments
Andrew Kathindi Namibia’s partnership with the European Union (EU) could mobilise N$400 billion in European private investments for the country’s green hydrogen sector. This would be more than double the country’s GDP and could enable Namibia’s aspirations for…
Steenkamp Urges Parents to Honour Stationery List Commitment
Loise Shiimi Executive Director of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, has called on parents to fulfill their commitments to provide items on their children’s stationery lists, emphasising that these items are integral to the…
Councillor Calls for Probe Following Latest Food Poisoning Case
Annakleta Haikera Ndiyona Constituency Councillor Laurentius Mukoya has called for increased community engagement and a thorough investigation following a recent food poisoning incident involving six minors. The incident occurred on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Kashira village, where…
Govt to Borrow N$7.6 Billion From International Bank
Staff Writer Namibia is set to borrow approximately N$7.6 billion from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) during the 2025/2026 financial year. This loan forms part of the World Bank Group’s newly launched Country Partnership Framework (CPF)…