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Opinion: Embrace the Festive Season with Financial Mindfulness
By: Wendy Naruses The festive season often comes with a double-edged sword of joy and financial strain. As we approach this special time, it’s worth reflecting on how we can embrace the season’s spirit of celebration without falling into…
Healthcare Expenditures Well Below WHO Concern Threshold
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s ‘out-of-pocket’ healthcare expenditures remain remarkably low, at just 8%, as revealed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services during International Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day on December 12. This figure is significantly below…
Opinion: What Uranium One (Headspring Investments Rosatom) Means for Leonardville
By: Anton Geinub The Uranium One Group, a Russian company, is currently in the exploration phase for uranium mining in Leonardville, situated in the Omaheke Region. As the Chairperson of the Leonardville Youth Group and a young breadwinner for…
Opinion: Beyond Compliance: The Strategic Imperative of Sustainability in Business
Laina Likius Sustainability is rapidly becoming a focal point in global business and policy conversations as companies recognise the necessity of balancing environmental, social, governance (ESG), and economic considerations. In Namibia, however, the integration of sustainability into business operations remains…
Opinion: At Play in the Attention Economy
By: Pierre Mare – The Brand Guy Economics 101 taught me about supply and demand. The core idea is that when demand for a product increases and supply is limited, prices rise. When supply exceeds demand, prices drop. This is…
PSC Faces Administration Challenges …seeks own budget
By: David Shoombe Chairperson of the Public Service Commission (PSC), Salman Jacobs, has revealed that only 15 out of 82 complaints reviewed by the commission this year were upheld. Additionally, nine misconduct cases handled by the PSC were…
Opinion: Safeguard Yourself Against Festive Season Risks
By: Johannes Hesekiel The holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness, often spent in the company of close family and friends. However, this period also increases certain risks, such as theft and car accidents. To protect yourself,…
Opinion: Will You Win the Black Friday Deals?
By: João Bismarck It’s a warm November morning in Windhoek, and the streets are alive with anticipation. Some Namibians have saved diligently for the day, while others have sought assistance from financial institutions. Black Friday, the global shopping phenomenon, is…
IUM Celebrates 30 Years with Seed Capital Grants for Young Entrepreneurs
Dolly Menas and David Shoombe The International University of Management (IUM) celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 28 with a grand graduation ceremony, where three young entrepreneurs each received N$150,000 in seed capital from the David Namwandi Trust….
Exam-Preparing School Camp Faces Hunger in Kavango West
Annakleta Haikera Eighty-seven Grade 11 learners from Mupini Combined School in Kavango West, who have been attending camping classes to prepare for their national exams, are facing severe food shortages. The Villager Newspaper visited the school, which has…