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The Potential That Lies Within University Sports
By: Hee-Dee Walenga In Namibia, promising young athletes often face a difficult choice when they qualify for tertiary education: pursue their academics or continue their athletic careers. For many, these two paths seem mutually exclusive. Imorgene Afrikaner, a…
Technological and Economic Shifts Could Disrupt Global Job Markets
By: Dwight Links Rapid technological advancements and economic uncertainties are set to reshape global job markets, making many current roles obsolete and leaving workers at risk of unemployment. This concern is among the key insights contained in the latest…
Opuwo Circuit Enforces Policy Against Learner Transfers
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Opuwo’s education circuit has announced the implementation of a strict move for the 2025 academic year, prohibiting the movement, registration, and enrolment of already placed learners between schools. This decision, announced by the Inspector for…
Unlocking Namibia’s Financial Potential: Transforming Investment Banking and Capital Markets for Global Relevance
Dr. Rauna Shipena Namibia’s Investment Banking and Capital Market: Bridging the Gap Between Local Potential and Global Practices Namibia’s financial landscape is characterised by its evolving investment banking and capital market, offering significant opportunities while facing unique…
Opinion: Early Signs of Financial Trouble
By: Eddie King Early signs of financial trouble often go unnoticed until they escalate into more severe issues. Recognising these signs can help individuals and small businesses take proactive steps to mitigate financial distress and avoid potential defaults. One…
Crippling Debt Leaves Countries Defenseless Against Growing Inequality
By: Justicia Shipena Low- and middle-income countries are facing bankruptcy and crippling debt, leaving them unable to combat rising inequality. According to Oxfam’s latest report, low- and middle-income countries allocate an average of 48% of their budgets to…
Demarcation Commission Rejects Proposals for New Regions … ten new constituencies proposed
By: Dolly Menas The Demarcation and Delimitation Commission has recommended adjustments to regional and constituency boundaries instead of establishing new ones. The Chairperson of the Commission, Petrus Unenegu, said they rejected various proposals to establish new regions because…
Cucumbers from Daures Green Hydrogen Village Make Retail Debut in Coastal Namibia
By: Justicia Shipena Cucumbers from the first harvest at the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) have reached retail stores in coastal Namibia. On Tuesday, the village announced the successful harvest of cucumbers from its climate-controlled greenhouse. “These cucumbers…
Opinion: Mental Health Matters: Supporting Employees and Families After Tragedies at Namdia
Dr. Rauna Shipena Workplaces are meant to be spaces of growth, productivity, and safety. However, when tragedy strikes, such as the recent incidents at Namdia, one involving the tragic loss of a Protection Officer during a heist and another involving…
Local Mushroom Grower Shares Her Farming Journey … plans to enter Zambian market
By: Mathias Hangala Many aspiring farmers struggle with indecision, uncertain about which farming ventures are most lucrative. For Penepandulo Fillemon, a farmer from Okalongo in the Omusati region, the answer lay in something unique: mushrooms. Fillemon’s journey began…