Category: National
Starting Life with Debt is Taxing, Says NANSO
Dolly Menas The Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund’s (NSFAF) recent recovery of N$17 million in student loans, hailed by the organisation as a significant achievement, has reignited debates about the need for fundamental reforms in Namibia’s higher education…
Takeover of NPTH Shares by Government Imminent
Justicia Shipena The Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings Limited (NPTH) shares, including those in its subsidiaries Telecom Namibia, NamPost, and MTC Namibia, will be transferred to the State by next month. NPTH Board Chairperson, Sencia Kaizemi-Rukata, confirmed that…
National Minimum Wage Implementation Faces Rocky Start
Justicia Shipena As the new year begins, workers across Namibia are hopeful that the implementation of the national minimum wage (NMW) will bring much-needed financial relief. Effective January 1, the NMW policy mandates a minimum wage of N$18…
Namibia Struggles to Implement 4IR Recommendations
Justicia Shipena Two years after the adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Task Force’s recommendations by Namibia’s Cabinet, progress on their implementation remains slow, leaving the country lagging in its journey toward digital transformation. Despite the critical importance…
“Namibia Should Maximise Benefits in Wang Yi’s Visit”
Dolly Menas and Ludorf Iyambo Namibia has been urged to adopt a strategic approach during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit from January 5 to 7, 2025, to ensure mutual benefits from its partnership with China. Wang’s visit,…
Mutambo Maowe Quarantine Farm To Be Renovated
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform says it will renovate and upgrade the Mutambo Maowe quarantine facilities next year. This was revealed by the Ministry’s executive director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata who visited key agricultural facilities…
Opuwo Slaughterhouse Set for Major Upgraded
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The existing Opuwo slaughterhouse is set to undergo renovation to upgrade it to a fully fledged abattoir. This will enable farmers in the Kunene Region to slaughter cattle and small stock locally. The executive director of…
Opinion: Collective Bargaining and National Politics, the Namibian Context
By: Filleppuss George Ampweya Collective bargaining and national politics are two fundamental forces that, when intertwined effectively, hold the potential to address social ills and socioeconomic problems in Namibia. By examining these democratic phenomena closely, we can uncover a…
Namibia Eyes Marine Biotechnology to Boost Blue Economy
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has reinforced its commitment to unlocking the potential of the blue economy through investments in renewable marine energy, sustainable aquaculture, and marine biotechnology while maintaining environmental stewardship. The country called for international collaboration to…
Over 2,500 Athletes and Volunteers to Partake in AUSC Region 5 Youth Games
By: Hee-Dee Walenga For the past fortnight, delegates from all member nations of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) have gathered in Namibia to finalise plans for the Region 5 Youth Games, which will be hosted in Namibia…