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Councilor Calls on Corporates to Uplift Local Communities
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Urban Constituency Councilor Vicky Kauma has called on corporate companies to support vulnerable communities, especially those affected by disasters, such as fire outbreaks that have become increasingly common in informal settlements. Kauma made…
To Unleash Namibia’s Potential, Prioritize Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Growth (Opinion)
By: Josef Sheehama The Namibian government relies heavily on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to drive competitiveness and inclusive growth. Closing the finance gap for MSMEs is crucial for improving productivity, fostering long-term growth, and creating better jobs. The…
Livestock & Rangeland Management
By: Erastus Ngaruka Livestock production in Namibia primarily includes cattle, sheep and goats. Essentially, the management practices implemented to ensure optimal performance and productivity focus on their health, nutrition and welfare among other aspects. Livestock health is one…
Namdia Pushes for Larger Share of Rough Diamonds
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia Desert Diamonds (Namdia) believes the country can earn significantly more from its diamond resources if the company is granted access to a larger share of rough diamonds. In its latest quarterly report, released…
How Updating Retirement Annuity Beneficiaries Protects Your Legacy
By: Shali Ekandjo In the sphere of financial planning, few actions are as straightforward yet significant as routinely updating the beneficiaries of your retirement annuity (RA). This simple step ensures that your hard-earned assets are distributed in line…
Parliament Demands Banks’ Charges Impact Report
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Parliamentary Committee on Economy, Industry, and Public Administration, has asked the Central Bank to conclude the impact assessment of commercial banks fees and charges and share it with the Ministry of Finance. The governor…
Business Banking Masterclass Series Launched
By: Staff Writer To enhance financial literacy and empowerment, Bank Windhoek has announced the launch of its Business Banking Masterclass series. The initiative is a ten-video educational programme designed to equip individuals, Small and Medium Enterprises…
Bycatch Threatens Pilchard Recovery
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Regulators in the fishing industry have observed intentional pilchard bycatch affecting the recovery of the stock species. This was revealed in Parliament by the Minister of Agriculture, Land Reforms and Fisheries, Inge Zaamwani, on…
Aquaculture Farmer Achieves Harvest of 4,500 Fish
By: Loise Shiimi Johannes Shuuya, known as Ndinelago, an aquaculture farmer residing in Uutapi, celebrated a successful harvest of approximately 4,500 fish from his pond last Friday, marking an improvement compared to last year’s yield. In a…
2025 Global African Hydrogen Summit Ball Gets Rolling
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Namibia will be home to the Global African Hydrogen Summit once more from 9 to 11 September 2025, following the inaugural summit last year in Windhoek. The 2025 Summit kicked off with a press…