Category: National
Govt to Borrow N$15.3 Billion This Year
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government wants to borrow up to N$15.3 billion from various financiers, including individuals, institutions, and others, to meet its budgetary commitments and repay maturing debts during the current financial year. This 2024/25 financing need represents…
Namibia’s First Africa Hospitality Investment Forum Secures N$500,000 Sponsorship
By: Staff Writer The Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) 2024 has secured a N$500,000 sponsorship from O&L Leisure. The event is expected to bring over 300 hospitality industry investors, business leaders, government officials, and expert advisors from across the…
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…
Visa Shake-Up: Tourism Faces Pros and Cons
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) says Namibia’s decision to revoke visa exemptions for countries that have not reciprocated the gesture could have both positive and negative effects on tourism in the country. On the positive…
Old Mutual Launches Third Edition of OM SEED to Empower Entrepreneurs
By: Dolly Menas The Old Mutual Foundation has launched the third edition of the Old Mutual Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED), investing N$800,000 to support grassroots entrepreneurs in the Ohangwena, Zambezi, Oshikoto, and Kavango West regions….
Borders to Remain Open for Potato Importation
By: Loise Shiimi Potatoes will remain on the open import list as the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) closes the border for the importation of 12 out of the 20 horticultural products on the special controlled products list from…
Digital Rights and Inclusivity – A Long Path to the Goal
By: Dwight Links Digital rights remain a pressing issue as Namibia and the rest of Africa advocate for greater inclusivity across the continent. Jessica Uiras, a local digital rights advocate and enthusiast, recently spoke to Eagle FM about the…
Madison Metals Starts Maiden Drill At Uranium Project
By: Staff writer Uranium exploration company Madison Metals has commenced with its maiden 2024 drill program at the Khan Project at Madison West, located in the highly prospective Erongo uranium province. The drill falls in line with its earlier announcement,…
Bank Windhoek Honors Automotive Industry Achievements in Northern Namibia
By: Dolly Menas Several northern automotive industry sales representatives received top honours at Bank Windhoek’s fourth Annual Northern Selekt Sales Awards hosted in Oshakati. Petrus Enkali of Pupkewitz Toyota Oshakati, Augustus Joseph of Pupkewitz Nissan Oshakati, and Hendrik Johannes…
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…