Category: Economic Development
Beneficiary Praises Allan Gray Orbis Foundation
By: Hertha Ekandjo A beneficiary of the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Scholarship and Fellowship, David Haimbodi, has expressed his profound gratitude towards the organisation for the life-changing opportunities it has provided him since his childhood. Haimbodi, a young Namibian…
Lesotho’s Commonwealth Candidate Pledges to Mobilise Support for SADC
By: Justicia Shipena Lesotho’s candidate for the Commonwealth Secretary-General position, Joshua Setipa, has pledged to mobilise support for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) if elected. Setipa emphasised the importance of the region’s representation and continued support from the…
Havana Residents to Get High Mast Lights
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, says that providing electricity to Havana residents will empower them to engage in economic activities. Speaking during Tuesday’s groundbreaking ceremony for the high mast lights project, he…
Hospitality Forum Secures Additional N$500,000 Sponsorship
By: Staff Writer The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024 has received an N$500,000 sponsorship from RMB and FNB Commercial, on behalf of the FirstRand Namibia Group. This investment follows O&L Leisure’s similar sponsorship announced on Sunday. The forum…
Angolan Minors Housed at Ondangwa Return to Angola
By: Ludorf Iyambo, Annakleta Haikera Government has facilitated the return of 73 Angolan minors and their mothers back to Angola. The Home Affairs Ministry on Tuesday handed the group over to the Angolan authorities after they were transported to Oshikango….
Environment Ministry Urged to Prioritise Rural Livelihoods
By: Annakleta Haikera Mukwe Constituency Councillor Damian Maghambayi has called on the Environment Ministry to prioritise human safety and livelihoods in their policies. Maghambayi made this plea during the belated Independence Day celebrations held in Bagani, Kavango East, on…
Job Market is Restricted for Graduates, Labour Analyst Says
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Labour analyst Herbert Jauch says Namibia’s economy is failing to create enough jobs to match the increasing number of graduates despite the education sector’s recorded expansion. This mismatch has resulted in a significant gap, with more…
10,273 Job Seekers Placed Out of 200,000 Hopefuls
By: Staff Writer Out of the 200,000 job seekers registered on the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) since its inception in 2011, only 10,273 have been placed in jobs nationwide. This information was revealed by the Ministry of…
SADC Seeks N$99 Billion To Mitigate Impacts of El Niño
By: Staff Writer Angolan President and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, has launched the SADC Regional Humanitarian Appeal for at least US$5.5 billion (N$99 billion) to support over 61 million people…
Relocations from Peter Nanyemba Road Irks Small Businesses
By: Loise Shiimi The construction of Eneas Peter Nanyemba Road, previously known as Monte Christo Road in Windhoek, has disrupted the operations of small businesses at Havana 3 Way and 4 Way. The ongoing relocation plan is also expected…