Author: Julia Heita
NO ONE WANTS TO COMMIT TO WOMEN AND YOUTH UPCOMING FARMERS
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Various medium and bulk buyers of farm produce are refusing to go into committed procurement/supply agreements with upcoming women and youth producers. They are citing fear of inconsistency and quality of produce. As a result, young and…
MORE THAN N$35,4 BILLION OUTPUTS NEEDED BY 4TH QUARTER TO BEAT 2020
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Estimates are that the Namibian economy will register a 1,5% growth this year, above 2020 production. If this is to materialise, however, by the end of December (fourth quarter), Namibian factors of production have to produce goods…
SCHOOLS FACILITATING MONOPOLIES IN UNIFORM SUPPLY
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Various parents around the country have reported certain schools to the country competition watchdog after they are forced to buy school uniforms from one supplier by their respective schools. The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC)’s statement released at…
WE WILL GO AHEAD WITH NEW EXO, SAYS NFA SECRETARY-GENERAL
By: Andrew Kathindi Namibia football association (NFA) secretary-general Franco Cosmos says that the football body will select a new executive body despite the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA)saying that it still recognizes Ranga Haikali as president. In a…
NAMIBIA’S ECONOMY SIZE AT N$45 BILLION – NSA
By: Hellen Andreas The domestic economy remained on a positive trajectory in the third quarter of 2021, recording a growth of 2.4 per cent compared to a decline of 12.3 per cent recorded in the corresponding quarter of 2020. This…
A HANDFUL 2022 PROJECTED FOR POLICYMAKERS, LENDERS, AND ENTREPRENEURS
“Policymakers must be very intentional in passing policies that support the local economy as well as work closely with the business community to understand their needs and put into place policies that address those needs,” said Hano-oshike By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus…
IPC COURT OVAHERERO PARAMOUNT CHIEF-DESIGNATE – KAVEKOTORA
By: Rudorf Iyambo RDP president Mike Kavekotora says there is a rumour that the OvaHerero Paramount Chief-designate has been earmarked for a high-level position in the IPC party. Kavekotora said the rumour has always been there, even during the…
THIRD-QUARTER DATA SHOWS, AVERAGE HOUSE PRICE ABOVE A MILLION-DOLLAR
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Regional prices of houses assessed through a national weighted average indicate that for you to own a house in Namibia, be prepared to pay more or less N$1,22 million. This is an increase of N$19 392 from…
PASSENGER TRANSPORT SECTOR WELCOMES COVID-19 REGULATIONS
By: Ludorf Iyambo The passenger transport sector has welcomed the latest COVID-19 measures announced by President Hage Geingob on Tuesday afternoon. Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (NABTA) president Pendapala Nakathingo was particularly grateful that the president did not enforce a…
GUSTAVO WALKS FOR NOW BUT ON A TIGHT LEASH…WE’LL STUDY THE REASONS FOR BAIL, SAYS MARTHA IMALWA
By: Andrew Kathindi Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa says that she will have to study the reasons behind judge Herman Oosthuizen’s decision to grant fishrot accused Ricardo Gustavo bail before making her next move. She said that she could not comment…