Author: Justicia Shipena
Namdia Executives’ Suspensions Highlight Corporate Governance Failures – Expert
By: Justicia Shipena David Shoombe The suspension of top executives at Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) following a security breach highlights deeper corporate governance issues within state-owned enterprises (SOEs), according to governance expert Professor Johan Coetzee. Coetzee described the…
Namibia Expected to Cut Repo Rate
By: Justicia Shipena The Bank of Namibia (BoN) is expected to cut the by 25 basis points on today, bringing it down to 6.75%, with the prime lending rate shifting to 10.5%. In its last meeting, the Monetary…
Tributes Pour in for Namibia’s Late Founding President
By: Justicia Shipena African leaders have paid tribute to Namibia’s founding President, Sam Nujoma, following his passing on Saturday in Windhoek, after three weeks of hospitalisation. His death comes just days after Namibia marked the first anniversary of…
City Yet to Quantify Costs for Flood-Related Relocations
By: Justicia Shipena The City of Windhoek (CoW) has yet to determine the total costs incurred in relocating residents affected by recent floods, with expenses covering water provision, transportation, and sanitation infrastructure. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya told Eagle…
Policy Efficiency and Diversification to Define Namibia’s Trade Success
By: Justicia Shipena By focusing on market diversification, logistics modernisation, and policy efficiency, Namibia can boost its resilience and competitiveness, positioning itself as a leading trade hub in Southern Africa. However, external risks, including South Africa’s economic challenges,…
Maize Meal Prices Highest in Southern Namibia in January
By: Justicia Shipena Consumers in Erongo, Hardap, Omaheke, and //Kharas paid the highest prices for maize meal in January, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency’s (NSA) latest Consumer Price Index report. A 5kg bag cost N$71.57 in Zone…
Only 12 Namibians Applied for Asylum to the UK Since 2023
By: Justicia Shipena The United Kingdom has recorded only 12 asylum applications from Namibians since implementing strict visa requirements in 2023. The British government revoked Namibia’s visa-free entry in July 2023, citing misuse of the privilege and concerns…
N$150,000 From Geingob Cup to Support Presidential Centre Setup
By: Justicia Shipena Former First Lady Monica Geingos has announced that N$150,000 from the proceeds of the Dr. Hage Geingob Cup will be allocated to cover initial costs and infrastructure preparations for the establishment of a presidential centre…
Namibia’s Imports Rise to N$161.5 Billion in 2024
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s total imports in 2024 amounted to N$161.5 billion, reflecting an increase of N$25.2 billion compared to the N$136.3 billion recorded in the previous year. Meanwhile, the country’s export earnings rose by N$15.8 billion, from…
Ban on Maize Seeds Import to Remain
By: Justicia Shipena A ban imposed on the importation of maize seeds intended for planting by the government will remain in place until further notice. This was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform after…