Author: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus
OM SEED Awards Ohangwena, Kavango West Entrepreneurs
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED), which recently expanded into more regions has awarded entrepreneurs in the Ohangwena and Kavango West regions. Juso Mwandingi, the founder of Keudaneko Joinery and Trading CC,…
Threshold to Qualify for Legal Aid Increased … more people to have access to justice
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Individuals with a monthly income not exceeding N$7,000 may now qualify for legal aid, a significant increase from the previous ceiling of N$3,500. This 100% increase was announced by the Ministry of Justice Yvonne Dausab…
Treasury Bills Attract Bids Worth N$3.5 Billion
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Bank of Namibia attracted a total of 133 bids valued at N$3,5 billion during its latest auction for four Treasury Bills. The bids included both new investments and rolled-over debts. In the said auction, the…
Climate Change Adaptation Projects Dominated by Water Challenges … Parliament Committee Demands Better Coordination
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Various agricultural projects across Namibia, aimed at climate change adaptation and ensuring food security, are facing severe water shortages. This lack of water supply has hindered their ability to implement irrigation as an adaptation measure….
Naïve to Confine University Operations to Its Name, Says IUM
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The International University of Management (IUM) says its qualifications are informed by national and international demand and socio-economic development dynamics, not merely confined to its name. This aligns with standards set by the Namibia Qualifications Authority…
280 Positions Open at Agri Ministry
By: Nghiinomwena Erastus The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform will advertise 110 vacancies tomorrow as part of its strategy to fill 280 vacancies. These positions are part of the approved positions to be filled during this financial…
Weak Financial Viability for Large-Scale Feedlot Drives Live Export
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Over the past four months, Namibia has marketed 122,142 heads of cattle, with 74,381 of these exported live as weaners, primarily to South African feedlots. This was revealed in the Livestock and Livestock Products Board…
Business Network Celebrates Inspiring Founders
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Business Angel Network (NABAN) has emphasised the need for more platforms to celebrate and support entrepreneurs in the country. NABAN hosted the second edition of its Startup Success Series on May 28, in partnership…
Zambezi Region Can De-Risk Namibia From Rain Dependence
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia must develop and capitalise on the available water sources such as the floodplains in the Zambezi region for agricultural purposes to minimise the impact of the prevailing drought on livelihoods. This is according to…
Govt to Borrow N$15.3 Billion This Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government wants to borrow up to N$15.3 billion from various financiers, including individuals, institutions, and others, to meet its budgetary commitments and repay maturing debts during the current financial year. This 2024/25 financing need represents…