Author: Hertha Ekandjo
‘Extreme Poverty Still Rampant in Namibia’ – Civil Society Groups
By: Hertha Ekandjo Civil society representatives from various regions across Namibia have expressed grave concerns over the enduring levels of poverty and desperation among ordinary citizens despite the potential the country possesses. These sentiments were echoed in submissions received…
NAMDIA Commits N$500k to Cleft Palate Reconstruction Program
By: Hertha Ekandjo Over the past three years, the Namdia Foundation has dedicated half a million Namibian dollars to support a Cleft Palate Reconstruction program aimed at assisting Namibian children in need of corrective surgery. In a continuation…
Health Ministry Appreciates Ohorongo’s Generous Donations
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has received a generous donation of medical supplies and other equipment valued at about N$4 million. The donation was made by Ohorongo Cement with the support of the…
NSFAF Recovery Campaign Nets Only N$41 Million in Three Years …Publication of defaulters’ names remains a possibility.
By: Hertha Ekandjo Since the launch of its national recovery campaign in 2021, the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) has managed to recover approximately N$41 million from over 95,000 beneficiaries who owe the institution. However, out of…
Govt Clarifies Mbumba Succession Amid Doubts
By: Hertha Ekandjo The government has moved to dispel uncertainty surrounding the swearing in of President Nangolo Mbumba following the passing of the late President Hage Geingob. Mumba who served as Vice President under Geingob was sworn-in on…
Vehicle Sales Surge in January, Marking Eight-Year High
By: Hertha Ekandjo Vehicle sales in Namibia for the month of January have soared to their highest levels in eight years, signalling a robust start to the year for the automotive industry. According to the latest Vehicle Sale Report…
Ministries Urged to Expedite Pending Programs
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Nangolo Mbumba has called upon ministries responsible for key sectors such as agriculture, mining, fisheries, tourism, oil and gas, and green energy to expedite the implementation of pending programs. This push aims to accelerate…
Accommodation Services Lead in Employment Growth
By: Hertha Ekandjo The latest Tourism Satellite Account Report of 2022 sheds light on the employment landscape within Namibia’s tourism sector, indicating a significant role played by accommodation services in job creation. According to the report, accommodation services…
Namibia Made Over N$14.8 Billion From Tourists in 2022
By: Hertha Ekandjo In 2022, Namibia’s tourism sector played a pivotal role in the country’s economy, with tourists bringing in approximately N$14.8 billion from a total of 527,610 inbound visitors. A majority of these visitors, exceeding 421,000, were…
Rent Control Bill to be Delayed for Another Year
By: Hertha Ekandjo The much-anticipated Rent Control Bill will not be among the 15 bills slated to be tabled in parliament during the upcoming session. Justice minister Yvonne Dausab confirmed this in a recent statement. In her statement,…