Author: Peneyambeko Jonas
Digital Infrastructure Investment A Path to New Opportunities
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia must invest in digital infrastructure, affordable internet access and technology skills to create employment opportunities, support business growth and reduce poverty, speakers said at a gathering of technology and industry stakeholders in Ongwediva….
AI Tools Reshaping Business Operations and Education
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing how businesses design marketing materials and how educational institutions manage students, with local developers and technology professionals highlighting its potential to save time and improve efficiency. Speaking to Eagle…
Transport Industry Drives Namibia’s Inflation to 5.4%
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia’s rising transport costs are putting pressure on household budgets, with transport prices increasing at the rate of 14.9% in September 2026, according to the Namibia Statistics Agency. The figures point to a growing cost-of-living challenge for…
“Fake News” Entrepreneurs Face Legal Warning
Peneyambeko Jonas Social media users who create and spread false or defamatory information about other people could face legal consequences, lawyer Sisa Namandje has warned. Namandje, the Founder and Senior Director of Sisa Namandje & Co. Inc., was speaking at…
Sport Helps Police Officers Cope with Job Stress
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Football is proving to be more than a competition. It has become an important outlet for dealing with the psychological demands of law enforcement, where long hours, exposure to difficult situations and the pressure of protecting the…
226,777 Individuals with Private Medical Insurance
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Private medical aid through various schemes has covered 226,777 individuals, a 2.1% year-on-year increase as at 30 June 2026, according to Namfisa. These individuals pay monthly premiums to their respective medical aid funds to ensure…
Hotels Seek Male Chefs and Waiters
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Men are finding growing opportunities in Namibia’s hospitality and tourism industry, with hotels increasingly looking for male chefs and waiters, according to the Marco Mpollo Vocational Training Centre (MMVTC). The demand was highlighted during the centre’s…
Beef Value Chain Faces Tough Test…income, jobs, export markets and outbreak costs
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Despite limited information on the extent of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease outbreak in the south, the nationwide suspension of movement and marketing of cloven-hoofed animals has set in motion panic across the economy. Livestock producers, cattle…
Namibia Puts Water at the Centre of Economic Development
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia is placing water investment at the centre of its economic development strategy as the country seeks to turn its experience with water scarcity into stronger infrastructure, regional cooperation and international investment. In an opinion article…
TVET Education Must Support Economic Transformation – NNN…President demands regular skills audits
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Skills development and youth programmes are being placed at the centre of efforts to improve employment and economic participation. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia needs a stronger technical and vocational skills base as the economy moves…