Author: Hertha Ekandjo
Agri Sector Shows Growth Despite Challenges
By: Hertha Ekandjo and Anna-Liisa Paulus The agriculture sector in Namibia has exhibited notable growth over the years, overcoming challenges such as drought, limited investment, and financial support from the government. The sector holds the potential to significantly reduce…
Post-pandemic economic recovery exceeds expectations – reports IMF
By: Hertha Ekandjo NAMIBIA’S economy has not only bounced back to pre-pandemic levels but has potentially surpassed them, driven by a robust resurgence in mineral production. Thanks to sustained growth in the mining sector and a revival in tourism,…
We Are Abandoned By Society – Homeless Group
By: Hertha Ekandjo For over two decades, a community of approximately 50 people has been living in a riverbed, and they are now accusing the government and the City of Windhoek of neglecting them. This small group resides in…
Rabies could threaten tourism if left unchecked
By: Hertha Ekandjo ALTHOUGH rabies is most often noted in domestic animals and livestock, this does not mean wildlife are safe from this deadly disease. The Namibian kudus which form part of the unique tourist attraction also has a unique…
Gates and High Walls, A Challenge to NSA Enumerators
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says it is facing some challenges with the ongoing national population and housing census. According to NSA, enumerators are faced with the challenge of high walls and locked gates making it difficult…
Namfisa Saw 4.2% Decline in Assets in 2022/23
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) has recorded a 4.2% decrease in its total assets for the 2022/2023 financial year. Namfisa`s assets decreased by N$13.5 million from N$318.1 to N$304.6 million as at 31 March 2023….
Namdia Records 24.9% Increase In Carats Purchase For 2022/23
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s diamond sales and marketing entity, Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) concluded nine diamond sales, with its purchase entitlement increasing by 24.9% from 222,978 to 278,609 carats during the 2022/2023 financial year. This was revealed by the Namibia’s…
Nam Egg-sellers See Sales Opportunities With Poultry Import Ban
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibian egg-sellers say that the ban on the import of poultry products from South Africa can provide sales opportunities for every Namibian poultry farmer and poultry product sellers. The Agriculture Ministry recently announced that due to…
Horse Unit To Be Deployed To Combat Poaching In Etosha …as 289 rhinos poached in 5 years
By: Hertha Ekandjo A horse unit will be deployed at Okaukuejo in the Etosha National Park to provide extra support to the anti-poaching unit in the country’s biggest park. In the past five years, the country has recorded 289 cases…
Basil Read Employees To Down Tools Over 95 Million Unpaid Overtime
By: Hertha Ekandjo 174 Basil Read Mining company employees are planning to down their tools on 3 October and vent their frustrations over unpaid overtime wages dating between 2014-2016. According to the workers’ representative, Jonny Classen, they’ve been fighting for…