Author: Mathias Hangala
Reserves Shield Economies from Shocks – IMF
By: Mathias Hangala The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says adequate foreign exchange reserves play a role in shielding economies from shocks and strengthening economic resilience. In a report released through its social media platforms last week, the…
Learners Urged to Stick to Set Goals
By: Mathias Hangala Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp has urged learners to set goals and regularly revisit them to ensure they achieve their ambitions. She made the call while addressing youths at the Back to School event held…
CoW to Cancel More Debt if Requirements Are Met
Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced a N$200 million debt cancellation initiative aimed at assisting pensioners and other vulnerable groups. CoW spokesperson Lydia Amutenya confirmed this development in an interview with The Villager yesterday. She explained…
Namibia’s Place on FATF’s Global Grey List
Mathias Hangala The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) maintains a “grey list” of countries with deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) frameworks. While the United Arab Emirates was removed from the list in February 2024, followed by…
Climate Risks Endanger Global Economy – WEF
By: Mathias Hangala The 2026 Global Risks Report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) warns that amidst trade fragmentation, supply-chain volatility, and technological disruption, climate change remains a threat to the global economy. The report states that climate…
Residents Encouraged to Turn Waste into Income
By: Mathias Hangala The City of Windhoek (CoW) has encouraged residents to turn waste into income through recycling initiatives spearheaded by the city. Speaking at the Mayoral Clean-Up Campaign launch in Windhoek over the weekend, CoW spokesperson…
Fundamental Shift Required to Fight Cyber Attacks – WEF
By: Mathias Hangala As the world adopts artificial intelligence (AI), the World Economic Forum (WEF) places emphasis on countries moving towards building resilience against cyber threats in the AI era. In its recent 2026 Global Cybersecurity Outlook,…
AfCFTA Step-by-Step Guide Validated
By: Mathias Hangala Various stakeholders from the public and private sector have met last week to validate the Step-by-Step Guide for trading goods under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). The draft guide was reviewed during…
World Bank Shares Guide on Tackling Unemployment
By: Mathias Hangala A recent World Bank report introduces a new publication providing policymakers with a practical guide for diagnosing labour market challenges and solutions perceived to address unemployment shortcomings. The report read that governments around the…
Global Economy Resilient Amid Trade Disruptions – IMF
By: Mathias Hangala The global economy has shown notable resilience despite ongoing trade disruptions, according to a recent report by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The report, however, cautions that this resilience masks underlying vulnerabilities, particularly those linked to the…