Author: Hertha Ekandjo
Namibia Faces Bright Economic Prospects – Mbumba
By: Hertha Ekandjo President Nangolo Mbumba has expressed optimism about Namibia’s socio-economic development, stating that the country is poised for bright economic prospects. However, he emphasised that there is still much work to be done, urging parliamentarians to…
Household Debt Surges by N$2.1 Billion in 2023
By: Hertha Ekandjo Household debt climbed to N$66.8 billion in December 2023, a notable increase from N$64.7 billion in December 2022, as revealed in Simonis Storm Securities’ (SSS) latest Private Sector Credit Extension report. Corporate debt also experienced…
Alarming Rise in Cholera Cases Grips SADC Region … member states told to take urgent action against virus
By: Hertha Ekandjo Five SADC member states are grappling with ongoing cholera outbreaks, contributing to a staggering 73% of reported cases across Africa following the virus’ resurgence globally. Last year, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified the global…
TransNamib Hunts for a Lender’s Technical Advisor
By: Hertha Ekandjo TransNamib is in the process of appointing a Lender’s Technical Advisor to facilitate the finalisation of the N$2.6 billion loan it secured from financial institutions two years ago. The state-owned rail operator secured nearly two…
Investment in Science and Technology Research Crucial for Economic Growth
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia should devote much of its attention and resources towards improving research in science and technology to boost its economy, achieve food security and combating poverty. This is according to Nhlanhla Lupahla, the General Manager…
Reluctance to Register WIth NAB Affects Market Access for Local Farmers
By: Hertha Ekandjo Numerous local farmers engaged in horticulture face challenges accessing markets for their produce due to a failure to register with the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB), which acts as a connecting belt between farmers and the…
Too Early to Predict Value of Nam Oil Discoveries – Economist
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia is yet to determine the cumulative volume of oil it will produce, despite announcing three major discoveries in recent years. Economist Abednego Katuushii Ekandjo who works for the Ministry of Mines and Energy explained…
Human-Wildlife Conflict Mars Start of New Year
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism has urged residents in human-wildlife conflict-prone areas in the Kavango East region to remain vigilant against potential wildlife attacks. This follows the fatal attack of two people by crocodiles early…
Chevron Donates N$6.6 Million Towards Food Security and Drought Relief Projects
By: Hertha Ekandjo Multinational energy corporation Chevron has donated N$5.6 million to projects supporting food security in Namibia, along with an additional N$1 million for emergency drought relief targeting vulnerable women and children. Chevron’s donation will be handled through the…
Water Tariff Relief for Okahandja Informal Residents
By: Hertha Ekandjo Residents of Okahandja’s informal settlements can anticipate a 30% reduction in their water tariffs if a N$4 million deal to supplement water supply at the town sees light of day. The deal between the municipality and…