Author: Julia Heita
Eswatini Environmental Fund Visits Namibia’s EIF To Learn
The Eswatini Environmental Fund (EEF) recently concluded a benchmark study of Namibia’s Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) to attain suitable benchmarks for its National Environment Fund. The purpose of visiting Namibia was to meet with the EIF and learn from the…
BIG Coalition Pro Bono Concert Aims to End Poverty
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia festival under the theme “Basic Income Grant is basic Humanism” is set for Saturday at Zoo Park’s Amphitheatre in Windhoek as the coalition joins the rest of the world in…
The Importance of Assisting Platforms That Stimulate the Economy
By: Martin D. Shaanika The recent pandemic has put much on hold and, in many cases, shown us that platforms to showcase products and services play a significant role in brand awareness and increasing service delivery. Participating in showcasing efforts…
Municipal Debt Write-off Proposal
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has tabled a motion in the National Assembly requesting NamWater and NamPower to write off local authorities’ debts. The Local authorities owe about N$1 billion to NamWater and over N$807 million…
Nabta Concerned About Increase of Taxi, Bus Robberies
By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) will host a meeting on Wednesday as a matter of urgency to discuss the ongoing spate of robberies taking place in taxis and buses recently. The association feels that taxi…
Geingob Says Presidential Terms Should Be Limited
By: Sheila Perestrelo President Hage Geingob says he is of the strong opinion that African leaders’ terms should be limited, arguing that the “third wave” of African leaders is asserting the constitutional path. Geingob made these remarks in neighbouring Angola,…
Is there a Case for Retirement Funds?
By: Paul-Gordon /Guidao-ǂOab Before we try to understand whether there is a case for retirement funds, we must first understand why this question has become more prominent over recent years. Over the past five years, numerous changes to the retirement…
‘Men, We Left You Behind’ Says Women’s Activist Rosa Namises
By: Sheila Perestrelo Director of Women Solidarity Namibia (WSN), Rosa Namises, says that, in the fight for gender equality, Namibian men were wrongfully left behind as the plight of the Namibian women outweighed the cries of men. She was speaking…
Revolutionise Namcor Fuel Levy
Josef Kefas Sheehama Mines and Energy Minister Honourable Tom Alweendo has revealed that the Government is looking to cancel the Namcor levy by taking steps to remove the fuel levy and, in turn, create a wider range of discounted offerings…