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Building A Sustainable World Today For A Better Tomorrow
Pankratius Kondjamba Energy continues to be a key driver for global economic growth. Energy sparked the first industrial revolution in the 1760s and continued to play a fundamental role in the subsequent revolutions. This era was marked by the invention…
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…
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…
‘Get Your House in Order,’ Ueitele Tells Amupanda
By: Uaueza Kanguatjivi The High Court hearings over the Veterinary Cordon Fence (commonly known as the Red Line) intensified as representatives for activist Professor Job Shipululo Amupanda withdrew a motion seeking the recusal of Judge Shafimana Ueitele. Ueitele directed Advocates…
Inaugural HopHydro Cup a Resounding Success
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The Founder of the HopSol Youth League, Robert Hopperdietzel, has launched an under-18 international youth cup called HopHydro Cup designed to promote youth football development. Backed by a N$4 million investment, the inaugural tournament took…
Opinion: World Bank Economic Initiatives Propel Namibia to Prosperity
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Implementing key long-term strategies, such as the National Development Plans (NDPs) and Harambee Prosperity Plans (HPPs), to advance Vision 2030 as a vehicle to industrialise the nation have made it imperative to accelerate Namibia’s…
Kavango West Promises to Construct More Classrooms in Rural Areas
By: Annakleta Haikera The Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture in Kavango West has launched a strategy to construct more classrooms in rural areas, aiming to enhance the performance of both teachers and learners. This move follows the region’s…
Labour Ministry Ignored Wage Commission Recommendations – Employers
By: Dolly Menas The Namibia Employers’ Federation (NEF) has expressed disappointment after the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation rejected its request for a phased implementation of the National Minimum Wage (NMW). NEF President Elias Shikongo…
Farmers Allowed to Extract 80% Water From Hardap Dam
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Southern farmers can now draw water for irrigation from the Hardap Dam following a government decision last week, enabled by an improvement in the dam’s water levels. The resumption comes after nearly three months (two…