Author: Staff Writer
Agriculture Insurance a Potential Game Changer to the Agriculture Sector
By:John Alugodhi The Namibian Agriculture Sector highly relies on rainfed and supports over 70% of the population who directly depend on it (Livestock and Crops) for their daily livelihood. However, the sector faces challenges of ever-changing climate patterns in the…
Food Waste Challenge Winner Announced
By:Staff writer Ndasilohenda Katangolo-Nakashwa of Ndinandali farm in Opuwo has emerged as the 2023 Capricorn Foundation Food Waste Challenge overall winner. Capricorn Foundation launched the Foundation Food Waste Challenge in April this year, to address the issue of food waste…
The Importance of Retirement Planning
By:Imilda Gases Retirement planning is of paramount importance for individuals to secure their financial future and to maintain a comfortable lifestyle after they stop working. A tragedy that we often see in Namibia is that after a successful working career,…
Paratus, Ceragon Sign Multi-Year Partnership In Angola, Mozambique And Namibia
By staff writer Telecommunications and network company Paratus and wireless communications company Ceragon Networks on Monday signed a multi-year agreement to provide high-capacity wireless offshore communication solutions to the oil and gas industry in Angola, Mozambique and Namibia. The agreement…
Diamond Industry Experts Hail Botswana-De Beers Deal
By:Staff writer Diamond industry experts are hailing the signing of a 10-year diamond sales agreement between the De Beers Group and Botswana, Africa’s largest diamond producer. Under the deal, Botswana will progress from receiving 30% to half of all diamonds…
Parly Passes Bill To Regulate Crypto And Digital Assets
By: staff writer Parliament is making headway in establishing its position on the digital financial landscape. The National Assembly recently approved a pivotal bill, the objective of which is to legalize and govern virtual assets, such as cryptocurrencies. Now in…
Namibia Gives Angola’s Yona National Park Giraffes
By: Staff Writer Fourteen giraffes, from Namibia, arrived this week in Angola, as part of the re-stocking programme of the species in the Yona National Park, located in the municipality of Tombwa, south-western Namibe Province. According to the Tombwa administrator,…
City Building Approvals Increase, Value Decreases
By:Staff writer The value of building plans approved by the City of Windhoek between April and May this year decreased by 30.4%, analysis from IJG Namibiahas shown. While there was a 25.2% increase in the total amount of buildings approved…
Nam Has imported N$2.8 Billion More Than Exported In May
By:Staff writer Namibia’s trade deficit ballooned by N$1.5 billion in a month from N$1.3 billion recorded in April 2023. This has brought the country merchandise trade account in negative of the N$2.8 billion in April 2023. This is according to…
Data is the Key to Revolutionising the Credit Market
Thabo Molefe In today’s fast-paced digital era, data has emerged as a powerful catalyst, reshaping the landscape of the credit market and revolutionising the way consumers navigate their financial journeys. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all approaches, as the abundance…
