Category: Economic Development
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…
More Constituencies Proposed for Kavango West to Boost Development
By: Annakleta Haikera Officials from the Kavango West region have proposed that the region should be carved up into 12 constituencies citing the overpopulation of some areas as one of the factors hindering development. At a meeting held…
Jagger Urges Kavango East Inhabitants to Participate in the Economy
By: Annakleta Haikera Deputy Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Child Welfare Bernadette Jagger has called on residents of Kavango East to contribute to regional objectives and engage in various economic sectors. Jagger made this appeal on…
Dumping Sites Hustlers Prevented From Collecting Scrap Items
By: Loise Shiimi Windhoek residents who rely on dumpsites for recycling purposes have reported being barred from collecting reusable items at dumping sites in Okuryangava, preventing them from selling these items to scrap yards and other outlets. This decision…
‘Poor People’s Organisation’ Calls for Equitable Distribution of Wealth
By: Uakutura Kambaekua A group going by the name – Poor People’s Organisation – has called on President Nangolo Mbumba to ensure a fair and equitable distribution of the nation’s wealth among its citizens. Established in Opuwo over three…
Construction Sector Experiences Growth in Windhoek
By: Staff Writer The Windhoek municipality approved a total of 184 building plans in March, marking an 11.5% month-on-month (m/m) increase compared to February’s figures and signalling a steady uptick in construction activity in the capital. Analysis conducted by…
Drought Relief Food to Be Sourced Locally
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has committed to procuring food locally for the drought relief program scheduled to commence in July 2024. This decision follows the allocation of N$600 million by…
Namibia’s Expenditure on Research and Development Remains Below 1%
By: Dwight Links Namibia’s commitment to Research & Development (R&D) investment continues to fall short, with total expenditure standing at a mere 0.73% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Minister of Higher Education, Technology & Innovation, Itah…