Author: Justicia Shipena
Geingos Urges Namibians to Arrange Wills
By: Justicia Shipena Former First Lady Monica Geingos has urged Namibians to be proactive and organise their wills as death can come unexpectedly. She was speaking during the national memorial service of her late husband President Hage Geingob. She emphasised…
More than Half of Namibia’s Public Enterprises Report Losses, IPPR Finds
By: Justicia Shipena Over 50% of commercial public enterprises in Namibia suffered financial losses in the last fiscal year. This was revealed in a recent report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). The Quarterly Economic…
MPC Announcement: Unchanged Repo Rates or a Shift in Strategy?
By: Justicia Shipena Economists anticipate that the Bank of Namibia may opt to keep the repo rate unchanged rather than implementing a cut or increase in response to the slowing inflation. Currently, the repo rate stands at 7.75%,…
NBL Sets Sights on 100% Renewable Energy by 2030
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) is making significant strides in enhancing its energy efficiency with the installation of over 75 energy metres. These metres enable real-time monitoring and targeted data analysis of electricity consumption, aligning with…
Mining Commissioner Calls for Unhindered Fossil Fuel Use for Development
By: Justicia Shipena Mining Commissioner Isabella Chirchir has reiterated that developing countries should be allowed the autonomy to utilise fossil fuels for their developmental needs, without interference from developed nations. Chirchir delivered these statements at the Africa Mining Indaba…
Bond Between Namibia and South Africa Unbreakable – Ramaphosa
By: Justicia Shipena South African President Cyril Ramaphosa reassured the enduring strength of the ties between Namibia and his country despite the recent passing of President Hage Geingob. Ramaphosa was in Namibia on Saturday to pay his respect…
Medical Association Concerned Over Namaf Tariff Adjustments
By: Justicia Shipena The Medical Association of Namibia has expressed concerns over the lack of consultation regarding tariff adjustments by the Namibian Association of Medical Aid Funders (Namaf), highlighting potential ramifications for members. Dr. David Weber, chairperson of…
Economists Predict Changes in Energy and Agriculture Markets
By: Justicia Shipena Economic analysts at Simonis Storm Securities (SSS) anticipate that 2024 will be a pivotal year for commodities, characterised by a significant shift towards deflation, notably in the energy and agricultural sectors. The economic outlook report by…
Namibia and Angola Initiate Talks to Address ‘Abandoned’ Children Situation
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia and Angola have initiated talks in a concerted effort to address the pressing issue of children reportedly abandoned on Namibian streets. There has been a noticeable increase in the presence of children on Namibian…
UN General Assembly Commends Late Geingob’s Pioneering Role in Sustainable Energy
By: Justicia Shipena The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob for his significant contributions to sustainable and renewable energy initiatives. During his last participation at the General Assembly, President Geingob, passionately…