Category: News
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…
October Vehicle Sales Surge
By: Ludorf Iyambo Vehicle sales in October soared to 1,145 new units, marking a 24.6% year-on-year increase from the 919 units sold during the same period last year. Simonis Storm analyst Almandro Jansen attributed this growth to pre-year-end,…
Namibia Grape Company Generates 2,000 Jobs … pens 2045 Capespan contract renewal
By: Staff writer The National Youth Service-owned Namibia Grape Company (NGC) has generated nearly 2,000 seasonal and full-time jobs. This is according to Youth, and National Service Minister Agnes Tjongarero, who applauded the project’s role in job creation and…
IUM Celebrates 30 Years with Seed Capital Grants for Young Entrepreneurs
Dolly Menas and David Shoombe The International University of Management (IUM) celebrated its 30th anniversary on October 28 with a grand graduation ceremony, where three young entrepreneurs each received N$150,000 in seed capital from the David Namwandi Trust….
Exam-Preparing School Camp Faces Hunger in Kavango West
Annakleta Haikera Eighty-seven Grade 11 learners from Mupini Combined School in Kavango West, who have been attending camping classes to prepare for their national exams, are facing severe food shortages. The Villager Newspaper visited the school, which has…
NUST Increases Staff Salaries by 7%
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has announced a 7% salary increase for its staff following negotiations with the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Teachers’ Union of Namibia (TUN). In addition to…
Current Laws Lack Clarity on Green Hydrogen Definition – Alweendo … minister warns of potential hurdles in global markets without standardisation
By: Justicia Shipena – New York, USA Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo has emphasised the urgent need for specific legislation to regulate the growing green hydrogen industry. Speaking at the Namibia Green Hydrogen Forum in New…
Agra Enrols 2nd Cohort of Trainees into its Academy
By: Erikka Koukulunhu Agra has enrolled 11 employees into its Agricultural Academy as part of the second cohort of apprentices. This initiative is part of the company’s effort to empower its workforce with the knowledge and skills needed…
Employers Told to Integrate New Psychometric Guidelines in Recruitment
By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation, Utoni Nujoma, has called on stakeholders in the employment sector to incorporate new national guidelines on the use of psychometrics into their recruitment processes. Speaking at…
City Offers Ward Cleaners Five-Year Contracts to Enhance Job Security
By: Staff Writer The City of Windhoek has announced its decision to offer new five-year contracts to ward cleaners, addressing long-standing concerns about job security that had been raised in numerous engagements. This move follows reports of dissatisfaction among…