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Poor coordination hampers food security … as lack of data exposes the need for investment in agricultural research
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus POOR coordination and communication between the government and development agencies is one of the factors hampering effective implementation of policies and programs to improve food security in Namibia. A recent assessment report by the Food and Agriculture…
Investors Opt To Switch N$1.1 Billion Of GC24 Bond
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors in the government bonds, specifically the GC24 bond which is maturing next year, have submitted an N$1.3 billion switch application for their investment to be moved to other long-term bonds. The switch auction was held…
The Grid Market Is Not A Monopoly … transmission infrastructure market open for investment
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Individuals or groups of investors can enter the electricity transmission market as independent power transmitters by building their networks and maintaining them. Nampower only holds a monopoly over the consumer-funded grid infrastructures. This was confirmed by both…
Nam Imports 47% Of Cereal Grain From Poland
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus After another dismal grain production at the end of June 2023, Namibia had to spend N$142 million to import cereal grain from Poland, the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said. In the second quarter of 2023, the country’s…
Over 10, 000 Jobseekers Registered, Only 613 Placed
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the first two quarters of 2023, the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relation and Employment Creation has registered 10,358 jobseekers, but has only managed to place 613 with employers. Furthermore, in the six months, designated employers have…
Over 3,000 Unemployed, Qualified Teachers In Kavango Regions
By: Annakleta Haikera A group of unemployed teachers from the Kavango West and East claimed there are about 3,410 unemployed, qualified teachers in the two their two regions. The want government to recruit more teachers to fill staffing gaps…
More Green Hydrogens Hubs On the Horizon…30 million euros up to drive pilot projects
By: Justicia Shipena Green hydrogen commissioner and presidential advisor for economic affairs James Mnyupe says Namibia has the potential to possess three green hydrogen hubs. Mnyupe said this during the first day of the green hydrogen conference at Windhoek…
It’s A Police Problem, Not Ours: Bank of Namibia on Millions In Chinese House…As police Recover Part of Stolen N$1.1 Million
By: Staff Writer The Bank of Namibia has distanced itself from dealing with the N$1.1 million robbed from a Chinese national in Hochland Park, arguing that there is no law regulating how much local currency people should keep at home….
Outrage Over City of Windhoek Lavish Jamaican Trip … as City Continues to Bleed financially
By: Staff Writer Anger and outrage have rocked a lavish trip to Jamaica by City of Windhoek councillors after Management Committee Chairperson, Ndeshihafela Larandja, refused to go and gave back N$93 608, which she had pocketed for personal use. However,…
ITULA DENIED NEGOTIATING COALITION DEAL WITH LPM – PROGRESSIVE FORCES
The IPC leader Dr Panduleni Itula denied negotiating with the LPM when he was quizzed by the PDM leader McHenry Venaani last week. In a letter to Itula dated 22 November 2021, the City of Windhoek Coalition partners – Nudo,…