Category: National
IPPR Launches Report On GERP
By: Dwight Links The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) on Tuesday launched its third report examining the sectoral damage caused by corruption in the fishing sector. The latest analysis focused on the Government Employment Redress Programme (GERP), which was…
Street Lights Shortage Increases Rundu Crime
By: Annakleta Haikera A growing number of Rundu residents are expressing concern over the town’s increasing crime rate, blaming it in part on poor street lighting across several suburbs in the Kavango East Region. They say the lack of functioning…
GRN Funds 13 Special Needs Students in Ohangwena
By: Loise Shiimi Speaking at the State of the Region Address (SORA), Ohangwena Region Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa, announced the government funding of 13 students with disabilities to further their studies. While this funding, provided during a recent review period, represents…
MTC, Letshego Launch Loan Service
By: David Shoombe In accordance with the government’s goals of increased national financial inclusion, MTC – in partnership with Letshego – launched Taamba Maris, a short-term loan service targeting those unable to apply at mainstream financial institutions. …
Unemployed Namibians Targeted in Human Trafficking
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has recorded six cases of human trafficking between 2024 and 2025, with most victims trafficked under the pretence of employment, according to Namibian Police Force Inspector General Joseph Shikongo. Speaking during the commemoration…
Ministry of Agriculture Falls Short of Achieving SDGs
By: Dwight Links The Office of the Auditor-General (OAG) tabled a report in the National Assembly illustrating how the Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Land Reform (MAWLR) was not track to meeting targets in the United Nations Sustainable…
Branding Proves Important in Farming
By: Loise Shiimi Branding in the farming industry enables farmers and businesses to stand out by portraying their unique qualities. This could either be through creating a unique product or service, while establishing a distinctive logo or slogan…
Govt Promises MSMEs Finance Access
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the recently launched Financial Sector Transformation Strategy, the government has promised access to affordable, convenient, and reliable financial services for individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). This falls under the Strategic…
4 Creatives, 13 Million Views, N$0 Earned…Content Creators Call for MICT To Deliver on Content Monetisation
By: Hee-Dee Walenga As the Namibian government strives to achieve digitalisation in several sectors, content creation on various platforms and its monetisation is particularly important in empowering a youthful nation. Around 70% of Namibia’s population consists…
Global Current Account Imbalances Deepen
By: Nghilunanye Petrus International current account imbalances increased in 2024, reversing decades-long trends of narrowing, indicating new stress on the global financial system. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) External Sector Report suggests a sharp divergence between deficit and…