Category: National
Post-pandemic economic recovery exceeds expectations – reports IMF
By: Hertha Ekandjo NAMIBIA’S economy has not only bounced back to pre-pandemic levels but has potentially surpassed them, driven by a robust resurgence in mineral production. Thanks to sustained growth in the mining sector and a revival in tourism,…
Governor Calls For Tourist Center In Nkurenkuru
By: AnnakletaHaikera Kavango East Governor, Sirrka Ausiku, has appealed to the government to establish a tourist center in Nkurenkuru, citing the lack of active tourist activities in the region’s largest town. Ausiku also encouraged the Nkurenkuru town council to engage…
We Are Abandoned By Society – Homeless Group
By: Hertha Ekandjo For over two decades, a community of approximately 50 people has been living in a riverbed, and they are now accusing the government and the City of Windhoek of neglecting them. This small group resides in…
Census Resistance A Sign Of Social Discord – Musutua
By: Justicia Shipena The growing resistance among individuals to participate in the ongoing population census being conducted by the Namibia Statistics Agency could be a sign of social discord and lack of unity. This is according to RinaaniMusutua of the…
Gates and High Walls, A Challenge to NSA Enumerators
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) says it is facing some challenges with the ongoing national population and housing census. According to NSA, enumerators are faced with the challenge of high walls and locked gates making it difficult…
Ministry Passes On Fuel Prices Burden …industries, Transport Sectors, and Off Grid Farmers to feel the pain
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus MOTORISTS and other consumers of petroleum products will have to pay at least N$3.1 and N$4.1 additional for petrol and diesel following the recent decision to increase fuel prices by the government. The price of petrol…
Stage Audio Works Integrates AV Conferencing System At MTC
By: Staff writer Mobile Telecommunications (MTC), working with Stage Audio Works (SAW), has its AV systems overhauled at the headquarters in Windhoek. MTC needed technology upgrades and corporate AV systems to enhance communication and collaboration in several departmental boardrooms….
Namdia Records 24.9% Increase In Carats Purchase For 2022/23
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s diamond sales and marketing entity, Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) concluded nine diamond sales, with its purchase entitlement increasing by 24.9% from 222,978 to 278,609 carats during the 2022/2023 financial year. This was revealed by the Namibia’s…
Investors Opt To Switch N$1.1 Billion Of GC24 Bond
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors in the government bonds, specifically the GC24 bond which is maturing next year, have submitted an N$1.3 billion switch application for their investment to be moved to other long-term bonds. The switch auction was held…
Nam Egg-sellers See Sales Opportunities With Poultry Import Ban
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibian egg-sellers say that the ban on the import of poultry products from South Africa can provide sales opportunities for every Namibian poultry farmer and poultry product sellers. The Agriculture Ministry recently announced that due to…