Category: National
Inefficiency Creates 39% Public Investment Gap
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus A large portion of public investment in Africa is lost to inefficiency, creating an investment efficiency gap of 39%, which is higher than Europe (17%) and Asia (29%). This is according to an analysis by the…
Shifeta Calls for Initiatives to Boost Domestic Tourism
By: Ludorf Iyambo Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has urged stakeholders to join the government in creating more cultural heritage products to expand Namibia’s tourism offerings. This initiative aims to stimulate domestic tourism demand and enhance…
Ministry Warns of Major Public Health Concern Over Alcohol and Drug Use
By: Justicia Shipena The Ministry of Health and Social Services has warned that the current rate of alcohol and drug abuse in the country could turn into a major public health concern if left unabated. The Ministry’s Executive Director…
Govt Debt Rises to N$153.8 Billion Amid Increased Issuance and External Loans
By: Justicia Shipena The government’s debt increased by 8.0% to N$153.8 billion at the end of March 2024, driven by a rise in the issuance of Treasury Bills (TBs) and Internal Registered Stock (IRS), as well as a surge…
SDG Progress Worrying, UN Finds
By: Dwight Links The recently released 2024 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) report by the United Nations paints a worrying picture, revealing either no progress or no implementation on many targets, with only 17% of the SDGs on track. UN…
ECB Approves Electricity Price Hikes
By: Staff Writer Electricity is about to get more expensive this winter, after the Electricity Control Board (ECB) approved tariff increase applications from several distributors, effective 1 July 2024. These applications followed the ECB’s announcement of the 2024/2025…
NYEF Secures Youth-Centred Energy Sector Sponsorship
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF) has secured a transformative sponsorship from PSW Namibia, a subsidiary of the Norwegian Oil & Gas Technology company, PSW Technology. The collaboration, announced by NYEF, represents a significant investment in…
Geopolitical Tensions Hinder Genocide Negotiations
By: Hertha Ekandjo Vice-President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has attributed the delays in negotiations between Namibia and Germany over the historic 1904-1908 genocide to ongoing geopolitical tensions. Addressing a chiefs’ forum in Windhoek on Thursday, Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that global conflicts, such…
Africa Needs US$402 Billion for Structural Transformation
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Africa will need to close an annual financing gap of about US$402 billion by 2030 to fast-track its structural transformation and catch up with high-performing developing countries from other regions, according to the African Development…
Russia Open to Increasing Scholarship Quota for Namibian Students
By: Sakeus Iikela The Russian government has expressed openness to increasing the scholarship quota for Namibian students, particularly in the field of medicine, to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries. This announcement was made by Senator…