Author: Hertha Ekandjo
High Input Costs Threaten Pork Industry Growth Amid Declining Imports
By: Hertha Ekandjo Local pork farmers face significant challenges that hinder the industry’s growth and sustainability. On the one hand, there is a huge opportunity to supply pork to the local market due to heightened demand driven by the…
Progress on Banana Trials in Zambezi – NAB says
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) says it is making positive progress towards its ongoing banana trials in the Zambezi region. The trials have shown promising outcomes, with banana plants demonstrating robust growth and no signs of…
Lefa Threatens to Sue Police, NTB Over Yango/InDrive Operations
By: Hertha Ekandjo Ride-hailing company Lefa has threatened to sue the Windhoek City Police, the Namibian Police Force and the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), for failing to act against alleged non-compliance by two of its competitors in the e-taxi…
No Permit Needed for Backyard Fish Farming
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has clarified that no permit is required to establish small-scale fish ponds for personal consumption. This announcement aims to encourage self-sufficiency in food production among local communities. In an…
Financial Intelligence Team Up With EU To Address Greylisting
By: Hertha Ekandjo In response to Namibia’s recent placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) ‘greylist’, the European Union has commenced a specialised training initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s capabilities in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and…
Divine Health Institute Refutes Allegations by HPCNA
By: Hertha Ekandjo Divine Health Institute, a health professionals training institution located in Outapi, Omusati Region, has refuted allegations that it has enrolled students in nursing, pharmacy, and emergency care courses that have not been approved by the Health…
NAMCOR Assesses Caltex’s Return to Namibian Market
By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) has acknowledged the return of Caltex to the Namibian market and is currently conducting assessments to understand the particulars of this transition. NAMCOR informed The Villager that Caltex…
Construction Sector Implements Mandatory Pension Fund Requirement
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibian Building Workers Pension Fund (NBWPF) has enforced the provision of a pension fund for all employees within the construction sector. This new requirement is outlined in a recently signed Collective Agreement between the Construction…
Namibia to Introduce Its First Specialised Environmental Court – Prosecutor General
By: Hertha Ekandjo Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa has revealed plans to establish a specialised court dedicated to tackling environmental crime in Namibia by the end of 2024. The court will be located in Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region. Imalwa…
No SOE Has Submitted 2023/2024 Financial Report
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Finance has expressed growing concern as none of the public enterprises have yet submitted their financial reports for the 2023/2024 financial year. According to regulations, public enterprises are required to submit their financial…