Category: Economic Development
Opinion: Economic Growth vs. Economic Development – Namibia’s Uneven Journey
By: Mike Oshoveli Namibia has immense resources and potential, but its progress tells a story of uneven benefits. While the economy has experienced growth, with industries like mining contributing significantly to the country’s GDP, this growth has not always…
Opinion: Inclusivity Depends on Skills and Access to Capital
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka The word “inclusivity” is often used by many who want to appear caring, but few offer practical solutions on how to achieve it. We can shout and give passionate speeches, but building an inclusive…
Katima Mulilo Struggles With 1,500 Housing Applications Dating Back to 2008
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Katima Mulilo Town Council is facing significant challenges in land and housing delivery as it struggles to manage a long-standing backlog of residential applications. With Katima Mulilo being the only urban area in the Zambezi…
Over 8,000 Jobs Promised for Communities Near Divundu
Staff Writer A company called Namibia Berries which is growing blueberries near Divundu in the Kavango East region has promised to create up to 8,000 new jobs for the local community over the next five to seven years, following…
Namibia Conducts First 5G Trial
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus MTC, in collaboration with Huawei, has successfully completed Namibia’s first 5G trial, generating significant commercial interest. Despite this milestone, Namibia lags behind globally, with other regions already exploring 6G deployment. Namibia has not yet fully rolled…
Swakopmund Sees Decline in Construction Activity
By: Hileni Inane Swakopmund experienced a significant year-on-year decline in construction activity in July 2024 with only 39 plans in July 2024 compared to 66 in July 2023. The value also declined from N$64.7 million in July 2023 to N$50.1…
Raking for a Living: Linus Iiyambo’s Yard Cleaning Enterprise Thrives in Ondangwa
By: Juliana Iikela They say it’s not about what you do, but how well you do it. For Linus Iiyambo, this has never been truer. Facing unemployment and with few options left as he nears retirement age, Iiyambo had…
Over 2,340 in Khorixas Food Insecure due to Drought
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Over 2,300 households in the Khorixas Constituency in the Kunene region are in dire need of food and humanitarian assistance due to the prolonged drought affecting the region. In an interview with The Villager, Khorixas constituency…
Schlettwein Calls for Farmer Subsidies for Drought Resilience
By: Staff writer Agriculture and Land Reform Minister Carl Schlettwein says there is a need to subsidise farmers against losses to build the agriculture sector’s resilience to drought. He said this in Omaheke this week during an engagement with communal…
Giving Back, One Meal at a Time
By: Mathias Hangala Elizabeth Sechelle, a resident of Omitara, was moved by the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, which left many children from disadvantaged communities orphaned. Witnessing this firsthand as a Ministry of Health employee, she felt compelled…