Category: News
Namibia Halts South African Meat Imports
By: Justicia Shipena The agriculture ministry has suspended importing and in-transit cloven-hoofed animals and their products from South Africa into Namibia. The decision is influenced by the increasing Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa. Currently, South Africa…
It Rained Cash at Bank of Namibia Bond Auction
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In interesting events at the Bank of Namibia government bonds auction on Wednesday, the treasury decided to borrow more money than they advertised last week. In the advert last week, the central bank invited investors to…
Nam Borrowing To Consume, Not To Produce
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Debt has been used more for consumption than investment, in the last 16 years. An assessment by Simonis Storm based on the private sector credit extension indicates the amount of money lent to the private sector….
Charcoal Producers On The Increase
By: Lina Amutenya The number of wood charcoal producers had increased from 350 in 2014 to 1082 at the end of 2020, the industrialisation and trade ministry (MIT) has revealed. The ministry constructed a charcoal production factory at Witvlei and,…
New NTB Website To Attract Tourists
By: Lina Amutenya Environment and tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta says the newly launched Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) website will serve as a resource centre for students and academic researchers looking for verified information about the history, culture, heritage, and tourism…
You Deserve a Financial Adviser
Stefan Stander If you are ill, you go to the doctor. If you need legal assistance, you use a lawyer and if a water pipe bursts, you call a plumber. We seek out experts for important decisions because that is…
National Councillor Says Otjiramue Is The Solution To End Rape
By: Justicia Shipena There is controversy among Namibia activists on the practice of Otjiramue cultural practice adverting rape crime in Namibia. This follows after, Omaheke regional councillor, Peter Kazongominja, submitted to the National Council on Monday that the culture of…
Namibia Mourns Iconic Publisher
By: Justicia Shipena A woman of letters who was selfless is what many have described, Rosemary Jane Katjavivi. Jane, the wife of the speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, died on Tuesday on a flight on her way home…
Diplomats Need Specialised Marketing Skills – International Relations Deputy Minister
By: Hertha Ekandjo The deputy minister of international relations and cooperation, Jenelly Matundu, says it has become necessary for diplomats to have specialised marketing skills and to sharpen their understanding of the world order. According to her, this would ensure…
42nd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government Scheduled For Late August – SADC
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has scheduled the 42nd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, on 17-18 August 2022 through a face-to-face mode. The Opening and Closing…