Category: National
Business Community Commits to Upholding Geingob’s Vision of Inclusivity
By: Justicia Shipena The business community has pledged to uphold the late President Hage Geingob’s values and vision, particularly that of ‘No One Being Left Behind.’ During a memorial service held at his residence, Casa Rosalia, business community…
Nearly a Billion Spent on Vegetable Oil Imports …farmers Encouraged to Invest in Local Production
Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia faces a significant shortfall in domestic vegetable oil production, leading to heavy reliance on imports to meet its domestic demand. According to data from a Market Intelligence analysis conducted by the Namibia Agronomic Board, imports of…
The Plight of the Destitute: Buy this Wooden Craft or Donate Cash
Mathias Hangala For months, a group of Angolan citizens has been residing near Kuryangava’s Stop ‘n Shop market area, sending their youngest members onto the streets of Windhoek to sell wooden crafts and household products, as well as to…
Kavango Regions Report Highest Pangolin Poaching Cases
Annakleta Haikera The two Kavango regions in Namibia recorded the highest number of pangolin poaching cases last year, underscoring the persistent threat facing these endangered creatures. In 2023, Kavango West recorded six cases of pangolin poaching, while Kavango…
EIF and NASRIA Forge Collaboration on Climate-Related Insurance Products
Justicia Shipena The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) and Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association Limited (NASRIA) formalised their partnership through a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC). This collaborative effort is poised to drive the development and accessibility of insurance…
Keetmanshoop, MTC Ink Smart Partnership
Staff writer The Municipality of Keetmanshoop and the Mobile Telecommunication Company (MTC) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) which will see the two parties provide digital service solutions to the town’s populace. The agreement was prompted by the…
Namcor Opens Police Case into Alleged Fuel Theft
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia’s National Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) has opened a theft case regarding the alleged theft of fuel estimated at a value of N$1 million. Namcor revealed this in a media statement issued on Wednesday, in which…
Teachers Employment Conundrum: Delays Despite High Unemployment Rates
By: Justicia Shipena Despite the high number of unemployed teachers in the country, the National Council Committee on Education, Science, ICT, and Youth Development has uncovered a prolonged delay in filling teacher vacancies. This revelation emerged during the…
More than Half of Namibia’s Public Enterprises Report Losses, IPPR Finds
By: Justicia Shipena Over 50% of commercial public enterprises in Namibia suffered financial losses in the last fiscal year. This was revealed in a recent report published by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR). The Quarterly Economic…
Ride-Hailing Giant Bolt to Onboard 200 Drivers in Namibia
Staff Writer Estonian ride-hailing behemoth, Bolt, has launched a pilot project service in Namibia, with plans to onboard over 200 drivers. The company has declared a commission-free period for the initial six months. This expansion is a strategic…