Author: David Shoombe
Youth Need More Time for National Fund Pilot Phase
By: David Shoombe Shaun Gariseb, a youth activist, has indicated that young people still need more time to ensure compliance with the requirements of the National Youth Fund (NYF). Speaking to Eagle FM, Gariseb has shown his appreciation to the…
Partner With Us On Our Terms – DPM
By: David Shoombe and Tulimevava Simeon The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Natangwe Ithete informed various investors that all partnerships ought to be done on the country’s terms. Speaking to the investors and industrial leaders…
MTC, Letshego Launch Loan Service
By: David Shoombe In accordance with the government’s goals of increased national financial inclusion, MTC – in partnership with Letshego – launched Taamba Maris, a short-term loan service targeting those unable to apply at mainstream financial institutions. …
Daures Green Hydrogren Village to Train 250 Youth
By: David Shoombe The Daures Green Hydrogen Village plans a knowledge-dissemination programme targeting about 250 youth in 2 years through its newly-launched science laboratory. Chief executive officer, Jerome Namaseb, revealed this during the laboratory inauguration last week….
Economic Diplomacy Must Address Domestic Issues
By: David Shoombe Political and public policy analysts are recommending Namibian diplomats that represent the country in economic diplomacy negotiations to use the platform to solve domestic issues by attracting relevant investments. This call comes as China is showcasing its…
Moses Garoeb Political Leadership Pushes for the Establishment of a Studio
By: David Shoombe Moses Garoeb Constituency, one of the most crowded in Khomas Region, is home to gifted and driven young people who have little to nothing to improve their performing, dancing, and singing abilities. According to…
Resettled Farmers to Access Loans through Agribank
By: David Shoombe The nine resettled generational farmworkers will have access to agricultural loans through the state-owned Agribank. This was confirmed by the Deputy Executive Director of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Peter Nangolo, last week….
RMB Sponsors Local Artists to Showcase Their Art Beyond Borders
By: David Shoombe Two local Namibian artists, Jo-Rogge and Lynette Musikubili, have received a sponsorship from Rand Merchant Bank to participate in the RMB Latitudes Art Fair in Johannesburg. The Art Fair in Johannesburg is one of…
Tobias Hainyeko Constituency Youth Trained in Business Development
By: David Shoombe More than 80 youth within the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency have received training in business development, business registration, budgeting, and bookkeeping. The training was offered last weekend by Uunongo Technologies CC through the Tobias Hainyeko Youth Forum. Commenting…
Youth Participation Is Crucial to Namibian Food Security
By: David Shoombe Jesaja Shipingana, a farmer and volunteer trainer at Kaanan Garden in the Omaheke Region, has voiced concern over the lack of youth involvement in community agricultural projects. Shipingana leads a farming initiative on 19 hectares…