Author: Peneyambeko Jonas
Disabled but Abled: The Economic Case for Inclusive Education
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas Children with disabilities face barriers to education and skills development in Namibia, limiting their future employment opportunities and economic participation. Disability advocates say inclusive education is essential to developing human capital and ensuring that no…
Nam’s N$4.7 Billion Trade Gap Raises Questions on Industrial Depth
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia’s import bill continued to exceed its export earnings; in September 2026, the country recorded a merchandise trade deficit of N$4.7 billion as demand for imported goods remained high. According to the Namibia Statistics…
Walk to Work, and Eat Only When You Are About to Faint
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas According to the average price increases for 2026, consumers have been experiencing upward price movements, with sharp increases in certain products. This is according to the October 2026 consumer price index released this week…
FMD Restriction-Linked Value Chain Losses to Reach N$2.4 billion
Photo: Bank Windhoek By: Peneyambeko Jonas It is estimated that the country’s beef-linked value-chain losses could culminate to N$2.4 billion lost over six months, along with 52,000 agricultural jobs south of the Cordon Fence due to the outbreak of…
FMD Containment Restriction Pain Embedding Deeper
By: Peneyambeko Jonas Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) containment restrictions have deepened the value chain pain for meat traders, butcheries, food vendors and consumers. The restrictions on red meat and products have reduced business income and limited consumer choice in…
Govt Acquired 24 Farms for N$238.7 Million Last Year
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas In the previous financial year, the government spent N$238.7 million acquiring 24 farms covering 95,535 hectares, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reform’s programme performance report, which was released this week….
Unemployed Graduates Attribute Mental Issues to Joblessness
Photo: Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe By: Peneyambeko Jonas Unemployment is placing financial and emotional pressure on graduates and young people in Namibia, with some turning to social media for connection and distraction while they continue searching for work….
Expanded Export Capacity Can Unlock China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Benefit
Photo: Contributed By: Peneyambeko Jonas Namibia must strengthen local production, processing and export capacity to benefit from China’s zero-tariff policy, speakers at the China-Africa Cooperation Symposium said in Windhoek on Tuesday. The symposium, held at the Hilton Hotel…
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…