Category: National
Govts Grapple with Policy Trilemma – Balancing Debts, Climate, and Political Goals
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Governments across the world are confronted with a challenging policy trilemma, navigating between achieving climate goals, maintaining fiscal sustainability, and meeting political feasibility. This is according to the Fiscal Monitor for 2023 published by the International Monetary…
Efficient Business Planning for Year-End Success
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The holiday season brings a myriad of demands, both personal and professional, making effective time management crucial. As December approaches, a proactive approach to business planning becomes paramount to ensure a seamless transition into the holiday…
Can I Borrow From My Pension?
By: Amos Kambonde The question of whether to borrow from one’s pension or not is one of the questions many members of pension funds ask regularly. Section 19(5) of the Pension Fund Act, 1956 (Act No. 24 of 1956) makes…
Namibia’s SACU Membership Under Scrutiny Amidst Geingob’s Critique
By: Justicia Shipena In the aftermath of President Hage Geingob’s recent critique of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) restrictions, questions have arisen about Namibia’s commitment to the partnership. Economist Omu Kakujaha-Matundu emphasises the necessity of a thorough evaluation before…
Namibia’s White Maize Production Still Dependent on Rainfall
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia continues to grapple with its vulnerability to rainfall for food production, as revealed by the latest agricultural data. In 2022, the karst recorded the highest white maize production at 29,842 tons, with a significant 46% relying…
Gender Ministry Spends N$511 Million on Social Grants Monthly
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare says it spends about N$511 million monthly to extend social grants to various citizens in the country. These grants include Old Age Grants, Disability Grants, Orphan and…
MTC Becomes Latest Victim of Infrastructure Vandalism
By: Loise Shiimi Despite warnings to cease with the illegal activity, members of the public in the Omusati region continue vandalising telecommunication infrastructure, causing disruptions in connectivity in the region. The most recent incident occurred when a network tower belonging…
Youth4CAN Founder Champions Climate Action Participation
By: Mathias Hangala A youth-led network is advocating for the creation of more platforms to enable young people in Namibia to actively participate in national initiatives combating climate change. This call was made by Toini Amutenya, the country director for…
Uis’ Pilot Plant Yields 10t Lithium Concentrate
By: Staff writer Andrada’s Uis lithium pilot plant has yielded production of 10t of on-specification saleable lithium concentrate. The commissioning of London-listed technology metals mining company Andrada’s pilot plant, located adjacent to the main tin processing plant at its Uis…
Govt To Borrow N$3.2 Billion in Five Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The government plans to borrow N$3.2 billion from institutional and individual investors between October 2023 and March 31, 2024, to address a widened budget deficit and fulfil outstanding obligations. The borrowing will occur domestically through bonds and…