Category: National
Namibia Urged to Uphold Ethical Standards in International Relations
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has been urged to uphold consistent ethical and moral values in its international relations endeavours to avoid unintended consequences. This advice comes as Namibia declares its support for South Africa’s genocide lawsuit against Israel, which…
Khomas Consumers Pay More for Sunflower Oil
By: Justicia Shipena Consumers in the Khomas region paid the highest to acquire pure sunflower oil in December due to a surge in the prices of this essential commodity. This is according to data contained in the recently released…
Govt’s Online Job Portal Down for a Month… Over 5,000 Job Seekers in Limbo
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus and Loise Shiimi The Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) has been offline for a month, causing distress for approximately 5,000 job seekers that flock to the site quarterly. The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations,…
Kavango East Pupils Shine in National Exam Results
By: Annakleta Haikera Pupils from the Kavango East region dominated the top 20 best performers in the 2023 Grade 11 and 12 national examination results released this week. Twelve of the pupils who made the list were enrolled at…
High School Exam Results to Decide Fate of 85,143 Pupils
By: Justicia Shipena As Namibian pupils and parents stand on the edge of suspense, awaiting the results of the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary and Advanced Subsidiary Levels (NSSCO and NSSCAS) national examinations, expectations and concerns linger. The…
Namibians Warned Against Over-reliance on Self-Medication
By: Mathias Hangala Namibians have been advised to exercise caution in self-medication, as it may mask underlying health issues that require professional attention. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), self-medication is the selection and use…
Kavango East Calls for Handover of Underutilised Green Schemes
By: Annakleta Haikera and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Kavango East regional leadership has asked the government to transfer the operational control of some of the green schemes in the region to the Regional Council in a bid to improve productivity. This…
Kavango East Villages Prone to Human-Wildlife Conflict Get Boreholes
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform has completed the drilling of 21 boreholes in villages prone to crocodile attacks in the Kavango East regions. This initiative responds to the critical water situation, particularly in villages…
January Financial Strain: Cash Loans See Surge in Loan Applications
By: Justicia Shipena As the New Year unfolds and individuals set their resolutions for 2024, a familiar trend emerges – the Januworry rush to micro lenders, also known as cash loans. This annual phenomenon, marked by a surge in loan…
Treasury Bills Attracts More Than Double The Needed Funds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a recent Treasury Bills auction conducted by the Bank of Namibia, the government found itself flooded with investor interest, receiving N$2.8 billion in offers when it sought only N$1.3 billion. This oversubscription left an additional…