Category: National
Starting Life with Debt is Taxing, Says NANSO
Dolly Menas The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund’s (NSFAF) recent recovery of N$17 million in student loans, hailed by the organisation as a significant achievement, has reignited debates about the need for fundamental reforms in Namibia’s higher education…
Opinion: Collective Bargaining and National Politics, the Namibian Context
By: Filleppuss George Ampweya Collective bargaining and national politics are two fundamental forces that, when intertwined effectively, hold the potential to address social ills and socioeconomic problems in Namibia. By examining these democratic phenomena closely, we can uncover a…
Oil and Gas Projects to Create over 12,000 Job Over 30 Years
By: Dolly Menas Namibia’s oil and gas industry is expected to significantly transform the country’s economy by creating over 12,000 jobs over the next 30 years. The lifecycle of oil and gas projects is projected to span more…
Second Lowest Pork Imports Recorded in October
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Eratus Namibia recorded its second-lowest pork imports of the year in October 2024, with only 35,734 kilograms of pork products brought into the country. This significant reduction has been attributed to an increase in local pork…
Bank of Namibia to Drive Digital Finance and Economic Growth by 2027
By: Staff Writer The Bank of Namibia has introduced its 2025-2027 Strategic Plan, aiming to spearhead digital transformation, financial inclusion, and economic diversification to modernise the nation’s financial system. This ambitious strategy seeks to establish Namibia as a…
Nearly 180 Police Kunene Officers Promoted to Higher Ranks
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Nearly 180 Police Officers in the Kunene region got promoted to higher positions in recognition of their dedication, loyalty, and hard work at a ceremony held at Opuwo last week. The ceremony, officiated by Kunene’s Regional…
N$58.4 Million License Fees Drive MTC’s Earnings Down
By: Justicia Shipena The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has reported a decrease in its annual earnings for the current financial year, largely attributed to “extraordinary regulatory costs”, including the settlement of annual license fees totalling N$58.4 million. This…
About 817 ACC Dockets Handed to the Prosecutor General
By: Annakleta Haikera The Anti-Corruption Commissioner (ACC) has to date referred 817 dockets to the Office of the Prosecutor General for a decision to prosecute. Out of this, 413 cases have been concluded in criminal courts, some “were…
/Khomanin Satisfied With Process to Select Beneficiaries of Farm Groot Korasieplaats
By: Mathias Hangala and Dolly Menas The /Khomanin Traditional Authority says it is satisfied that the process of identifying and selecting beneficiaries to be allocated portions of land on two farms bought by the government was conducted in…
MVA Fund Concerned About Road Accidents Impact on Economy
By: Ludorf Iyambo The Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA) Fund is concerned by the rising number of road accidents, particularly those claiming the lives of young people. The fund’s senior injury and accident prevention officer, Abner Kaume Itumba, said the…