Author: Loise Shiimi
Taxi Drivers Feel Excluded from National Budget
By: Loise Shiimi Northern taxi drivers have expressed disappointment in the latest national budget, stating that it overlooks the transportation industry and fails to address the challenges posed by rising fuel costs. Shivolo Mathews, their spokesperson, called for…
Construction on the Dr. Abraham Iyambo Primary School to Resume
By: Loise Shiimi The construction of the Dr. Abraham Iyambo Primary School, which was abandoned in 2017, is on the brink of revival after seven years of stagnation. The school project, located in Windhoek’s Moses Garoeb constituency, was…
Potato Farm Training for Small-Scale Farmers as Country Battles Imports
By: Loise Shiimi With Namibia importing 65% of its potatoes from South Africa, valued at N$538 million annually, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with the National Association of Horticulture Producers (NAHOP), is conducting free training sessions…
Life After Incarceration: Breaking the Chains of Reintegration Struggles
By: Loise Shiimi For individuals with criminal records, the journey to securing employment and achieving financial stability post-incarceration can feel like navigating through another prison. Recognising these challenges, the Second Chance Foundation, a non-profit organisation, has dedicated itself…
Oshikoto to Spend N$1.7 Million on Construction of Rural Toilets
By: Loise Shiimi The Oshikoto Regional Council has allocated N$1.7 million towards the procurement of construction materials for the development of 100 toilets across its ten constituencies for the fiscal year 2023/2024 as part of its rural sanitation…
Poverty Forces Windhoek Residents to Scavenge Dumping Sites for Livelihood
By: Loise Shiimi Individuals facing economic vulnerability in the Khomas region are resorting to collecting reusable items from dumping sites in Okuryangava to sell to scrap yards and other outlets. They attribute this necessity to the high unemployment…
Residents Unhappy with Ruacana’s Salty Borehole Water
By: Loise Shiimi Residents of Ruacana, have expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of water supplied by the town council. Complaints arose during a recent interview with Eagle FM, revealing that since November 2023, residents have been forced to…
The Economy Needs More Than Teachers and Nurses To Thrive – Analysts
By: Loise Shiimi Education stakeholders have been urged to play a more active role in guiding parents and secondary school graduates toward career paths that align with the country’s economic development and diversification goals. Over the years, Namibia has…
Oversupply of Lower Primary Teachers A Cause for Concern …high school graduates are advised to desist from majoring in teaching
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is grappling with an oversupply of lower primary teachers, and cannot find jobs for them. This situation is becoming dire that Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka is now…
Starving Oxen, Donkeys Stresses Northern Communal Farmers
By: Loise Shiimi Crop farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCA) and specifically in regions such as Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena are battling various challenges as they kick off their ploughing season following good rainfall. While the precipitation…