Author: Justicia Shipena
Researcher Cast Doubt On Windhoek Housing Backlog
By: Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek has been cautioned on the size and magnitude of the housing crisis in the capital city. Researcher Namene Kalili who has been tracing housing prices and supply has indicated that Namibia’s…
Largest Budget Share, Namibia’s Schools Still Lack Classrooms
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibia prepares to inaugurate its newly elected President, concerns over the state of education infrastructure persist. Despite receiving the largest share of the national budget, schools across the country continue to grapple with inadequate classrooms and…
New N$230 million Benguela Marine Resources Project Launched
By: Justicia Shipena A new project aimed at enhancing ocean governance has been launched by the European Union (EU) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation. The Blue Benguela Current Action Programme seeks to improve the sustainable…
Youth to Engage with Industry Leaders at Careers Expo Next Month
By: Justicia Shipena The 14th Annual Careers Expo, set to take place next month at the Windhoek Country Club, promises to be an empowering event for Namibian youth. Aimed at providing valuable resources and career opportunities, the expo is designed…
Local Contractors Can Deliver On Houses – Kambwa Construction
By: Justicia Shipena Local businessman Sheehama David believes Namibian contractors have the expertise and capacity to successfully deliver housing projects but are held back by financial limitations that delay completion. His remarks come after Namibia Housing Enterprise (NHE) handed 64…
Shifeta Calls for Stricter Sand Mining and Waste Management Regulations
By: Justicia Shipena Environment and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta says there is a need to enforce policies to regulate sand mining and waste management under the Environmental Management Act. Sand mining has become a pressing issue, especially in northern Namibia. In…
Restrictive Policies Hinder Informal Economy
By: Justicia Shipena The current legal framework hinders the institutionalisation, growth, and protection of Namibia’s informal economy, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has found. The committee’s latest report highlighted various challenges, including complex tax requirements,…
Windhoek Needs N$7 Billion to Solve Housing Woes
By: Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek’s (CoW) housing crisis has intensified, with the municipality estimating that at least N$7 billion is required to address the growing demand for affordable housing. The City’s Strategic Executive for Housing, Property Management,…
Namdia Mum on Diamond Recovery Details
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Desert Diamond (Namdia) says it cannot disclose where N$40.6 million worth of stolen diamonds were recovered as part of ongoing investigations. The SOE revealed on Thursday that it had recovered some of the N$314.9 million…
Logistics Innovation Crucial in Boosting E-Commerce
By: Justicia Shipena, Uaueza Kanguatjivi Technology Minister Emma Theofelus says Namibia must strengthen its postal and logistics sector to take full advantage of opportunities in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). She highlighted the current challenges in cross-border…