Author: Erastus Andreas
“Train for Demand, Enrol for Opportunity and Graduate for The Economy”
By: Erastus Andreas Namibia’s vocational training system must do more than prepare young people for employment. It should equip them to build businesses, create jobs and contribute directly to economic growth, says Member of Parliament Willem Amutenya. Speaking at…
Fisheries Sector Must Expand the Value Chain
By: Erastus Andreas Namibia’s fisheries sector has been challenged to do more than generate revenue from fish exports. That was one of the key messages from the National Fisheries Indaba held in Walvis Bay from 3 to 5 September,…
CRAN to Serve as Country’s Root Certification Authority
By: Erastus Andreas Through Namibia’s National Public Key Infrastructure Framework, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, CRAN, will serve as the country’s Root Certification Authority (Root CA). The sector regulator will be providing the trust anchor for secure digital…
Jobs Yet to Show Despite the Countless Handshakes
By: Erastus Andreas Namibia has been signing and announcing various commercial and diplomatic agreements from South Africa to China. Conferences are frequently happening, however, the unemployed are yet to see job opportunities. Most of the agreements and dialogues are…
Walvis Bay and Lüderitz to Play Key Roles in Namibia’s Oil Industry
By: Erastus Andreas Walvis Bay and Lüderitz could take on bigger roles in Namibia’s economy as the country moves closer to developing its offshore oil and gas resources. The two coastal towns are being viewed as potential service and…
From Accountant to Farmer: Sofia Agricultural Journey
By: Erastus Andreas At 26, accountant-turned-entrepreneur Sofia Emilio is building a future in agriculture from Endola in the Ohangwena Region, turning her childhood passion for farming into a growing business. Speaking to…
Pressure Mounting for Namibia to Build Own Digital Infrastructure
By: Erastus Andreas Pressure to build stronger digital infrastructure is increasing as African countries confront the cost and risks of relying on technology infrastructure hosted outside their borders. The issue has come into sharper focus in Nigeria, where the…