Category: National
The Silent Threat To Your Organisation: Managing Third-Party Security Risks
By: Thank-You Hauwanga Imagine a world where your entire security infrastructure rests on a single foundation. What happens when that foundation crumbles? A software update could lead to a major failure, affecting multiple endpoints and paralysing key systems. One vulnerability…
TVET Centres to Offer Diplomas to Meet Industry Demands
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi Namibia is set to upgrade its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) centres from certificate programs to diploma-level education, aligning with industry demands and job creation goals. This was announced by Minister of Higher…
Paratus Strengthens Its Cybersecurity After Cyber Attack
By: Justicia Shipena Paratus has announced additional investments in advanced cybersecurity solutions following a cyber attack that targeted its systems last week. The company stated that these investments are part of its proactive and continuous strategy to strengthen…
Non-Performing Loans Threaten Banks’ Stability
By: Justicia Shipena Economists are warning that the growing volume of non-performing loans (NPLs) in Namibia could destabilise the financial sector and jeopardise banks’ balance sheets. An increasing number of Namibians are defaulting on loans due to affordability…
Policy Shift Needed to Support Local Tourism Entrepreneurs
By: Justicia Shipena Tourism experts are calling for policy reforms to expedite local entrepreneurs’ participation in the tourism market and enhance industry efficiency. Gitta Paetzold, CEO of the Hospitality Association of Namibia, emphasised that tourism in Namibia has…
Opinion: Namibia Needs Stronger Fiscal Discipline to Achieve Economic Prosperity by 2030
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The new administration must lead the mandatory fiscal adjustment process by significantly and publicly reducing the cost of governance while Namibians wait for the inauguration of a new President. This could involve eliminating redundant roles,…
Kavango Regions Farmers Spared from Armyworm Devastation
By: Annakleta Haikera Farmers in the two Kavango regions have expressed relief after being spared from the recent armyworm outbreak that has ravaged fields in parts of northern Namibia. Speaking to The Villager, the farmers shared their optimism,…
Govt Urged to Promote Social Welfare
By: Mathias Hangala Lawmakers, analysts, and civil society leaders have called on the government to prioritize the social welfare of its citizens. At a recent public talk, political analyst Rui Tyitende raised concerns about unemployment, poverty, inequality, water…
Rhino Resources Confirms Hydrocarbon Discovery in Orange Basin
By: Justicia Shipena Rhino Resources has confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons at its Sagittarius-1X exploration well, drilled in Block 2914 of the Orange Basin offshore Namibia. However, it remains uncertain whether the discovery is commercially viable. The company, along…
Entrepreneurs Hamstrung by Lack of Access to Loans
By: Loise Shiimi Many entrepreneurs in Namibia are struggling to expand their businesses due to limited access to loans and bureaucratic hurdles, despite the country’s high unemployment rate of 54.8% under the 2018 Labour Force definition. Access to…