Author: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus
Over 400 Entrepreneurs Pitch For Old Mutual Funding
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Old Mutual Foundation has received 400 applications from hopeful entrepreneurs seeking seed funding from its Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED 2.0). After the evaluation process, Foundation identified 10 outstanding entrepreneurs from regions across the country…
Meatco Promises Producers Timely Payments … estimates another profit in July
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) says it aims to pay producers on time and ensure they maximise returns from the country’s lucrative niche markets. In a statement this week, the company revealed it is certain of another…
Petroleum Agreement Dictates Nam To Benefit 54%
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government is entitled to receive a share of any successful petroleum project once production has started, said the acting Managing Director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) Shiwana Ndeunyema. In a presentation titled,“The Economic Impact…
Nam Has Imported N$340.8 Million Worth Of Rice …as the promising Kalimbeza rice project remains dormant
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia imported N$340,8 million worth of rice between June 2022 to June 2023, according to the latest Namibia Merchandise Trade Statistics Bulletin. The trade imports are highlighting the market gaps that exist as the country progresses in producing…
Nam Falling Short In Upholding Equality And Inclusivity- PDM
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The official opposition leader McHenry Venaani said Namibia is falling short in upholding the principles of equality and inclusivity as outlined by the United Nations. At a press conference he held in Windhoeklast week, Venaani said 68% of…
Rundu Abattoir Resuming, As The North Struggle With Slaughter
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Meat Board of Namibia has indicated that the Rundu Abattoir is expected to resume operations in the coming months, with estimates pointing to the end of August 2023. The renovated abattoir will slaughter for both domestic and…
Councillor Clashes With City Of Windhoek, As Municipality Demolishes Community Pit Latrine
By:Mathias Hangala, Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A community member of Havana who built a pit latrine for herself and her neighbours has invoked the wrath of the City of Windhoek, resulting in them sending a team to demolish the…
Wenela Border Post The Gate Into Africa
By:Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Putting Namibia’s diamond export to Botswana and the country’s trade partnership with South Africa aside, the Wenela Border Post has been channelling more Namibian products into Africa. In the lens of promoting intra-Africa trade, statistics from the Namibia…
Embrace Corporate Social Responsibility For Mutual Benefits – Bank Windhoek MD
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Bank Windhoek’s Managing Director, Baronice Hans says corporate social responsibility establishes a mutually beneficial relationship with communities. This, she said, consequently paves the way for a prosperous and sustainable future. Hans was speaking at launch of the…
Namibia’s Ability To Empower Women A Mixed Bag …adolescent birth rate and inactive female youth lower the country’s rating
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia scored 0.617 out of 1.000 in the Women Empowerment Index (WEI), thus being classified as a ‘Lower-middle women’s empowerment country’ out of the 114 countries assessed. In terms of the Global Gender Parity Index (GGPI), the…