Category: News
LPM is Disregarding the Law – Metcalfe
By: Justicia Shipena Lawyer Richard Metcalfe, who represents two former LPM Mariental councillors, says politicians who disregard the law don’t deserve to represent people. Metcalfe’s comments come after LPM said it would not reinstate his clients, Daniel Gariseb and Rogetha…
Meet the Farmer with Swagger – Helvi Shindume
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Helvi Shindume, a farmer and entrepreneur with a degree in agricultural science and an Honors Degree in Agribusiness, says farming is one of the most critical sectors. Shindume said agriculture ensures food security and economic independence for…
The Effect of Microprudential and Macroprudential Regulation On Economic Development
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia felt the effects of the global recession both quickly and deeply when some of the major markets in the world were struck by the economic meltdown. Namibia slipped into a technical recession at the end…
Ondangwa Hosts Conservancy and Community Forests Chairpersons Forum
By: Eba Kandovazu The environment, forestry and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta says that although communal conservancies and community forests rely on hunting, tourism and other natural resources for their income, which is severely affected by Covid-19, members should still receive…
“I am Not Tribalist,” says Kavango East Swapo Coordinator…As Members Plan Protest
By: Hertha Ekandjo and Annakleta Haikera Swapo’s regional coordinator in Kavango East, Ottilie Shiduvi, who is accused of nepotism and tribalism in the Mashare constituency, says that the accusations are unfounded. Shiduvi was responding to accusations made by Swapo members…
Swapo Fought For This Country – Geingob
By: Justicia Shipena President of the ruling party, Hage Geingob, says that some people want Swapo members to feel guilty of being part of the ruling party. Geingob said this during the official opening of the Swapo’s central committee meeting,…
Two Suicide Attempts In A Year – Survivor Speaks
By: Annakleta Haikera Suicide continues to be a harrowing reality in Namibia. The country recorded nearly 10 suicides in the first week of the year. Between January 2020 and June 2021, 745 Namibians took their own lives, averaging over one…
School Mid-Year Holiday Shortened
By: Justicia Shipena The education ministry, on Thursday, announced that it has shortened the mid-year holiday for the second semester. The change came upon the ministry amending its 2022 academic calendar. “The mid-year holiday is shortened by one week,” said…
NHE’s 60% Once-Off Payment Demand Impossible- Sam Shivute
By: Kelvin Chiringa National Housing Enterprise (NHE) board chairperson, Sam Shivute, says that the demand for a 60 per cent once-off payment by workers at the state entity is impossible to meet, and he will not support it. This comes…
Ex-Air Nam Employees Plead With Hinda Over Unpaid Monies
By: Kelvin Chiringa Frustrated ex-Air Namibia employees met with deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende, pleading with her to pressure the liquidators (Bruni & McLaren) to pay out their severance packages worth N$105 million. The employees were led by the opposition…