Author: Dwight Links
2026 Average Room Occupancy Rate Outperforms 2025
Photo: Contributed By: Dwight Links Namibia’s hospitality sector continues to go from strength to strength in recovery from the COVID induced slump.. This was evident in reports recently released by the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN). Gitta Paetzold…
Local and European Films Fuse for Upcoming Film Festival
Photo: Contributed By: Dwight Links Namibian short films and features films from select European nations will be screened at the upcoming EU Film Festival. Featuring ten productions from each side, the festival will run from 20 October to 19…
Implementation is a Problematic Phase in the National Budget Process
Photo: Contributed By: Dwight Links Within the Namibian four-part budget system, the problematic aspect is the implementation phase. The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, revealed this during a meeting with civil society this past week, as part of an…
An Average of 80% of Africa’s Vertebrate Wildlife Populations are Lost
Photo: Contributed By: Dwight Links According to the World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) latest Living Planet Report for this year, Africa recorded an average 80% decline in the size of monitored vertebrate wildlife populations between 1970 and 2022. “The findings…
Parliament Committee Presented with Housing Realities Across the Country
By: Dwight Links Five local authorities – City of Windhoek, Rundu Town Council, Oshakati Town Council, the municipalities of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay – and two governmental authorities presented their strategies and current programs to meet the rising housing…
Transitioning Informal Traders More Difficult Than Believed
By: Dwight Links A recent report of the National Assembly Standing Committee for Economy & Industry, Public Administration and Planning identified that the ability to transition informal traders across the country poses a unique challenge. This is due to…
National Council Concerned by Road Accidents and Infrastructure
By: Dwight Links A recent report from the National Council’s Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Housing placed most road accidents and fatalities solely on the actions of drivers. Titled ‘Urgent Need for Critical Measures to Curb the Rising…
Suicide: A Major Public Health Concern
By: Dwight Links Suicide is a major public health concern, with more than 700, 000 deaths each year globally. The Namibian Police Force commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Friday, where it was highlighted that suicide in the world…
NHP Underlines FIMA’s Impact on Medical Aid Funds
By: Dwight Links NHP announced their preparedness in adapting to the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) . As of 30 April 2027, NHP will be aligning the Claims Assessment function of the fund with the FIMA regulations…
Talent & Entertainment on Display at Chinese Cultural Fair
By: Dwight Links The Chinese embassy to Namibia hosted the China-Namibia Cultural Temple Fair on Tuesday. Boasting an assortment of games for the visitors and guests, which highlighted engaging activities of traditional Chinese culture, like the ball-kicking…