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Expanding Social Work Education to All Campuses – A Call for Inclusive Access and National Impact
By: Anton Kamerika In response to the urgent national need for more trained social workers and equitable access to tertiary education, I am calling on the Namibian government and tertiary institutions to expand the social work course offering to all…
From Diamonds to Beef: How U.S. Tariffs Could Push Namibia into Recession
By: Alina Mbango Namibia’s economic model is being tested like never before. The United States’ decision to impose 21% tariffs on Namibian exports has clogged the trading pipeline between the two countries, threatening to undo years of progress under the…
What Uranium One (Headspring Investments Rosatom) Means for Leonardville
Anton Geinub The Uranium One Group, a Russian company, is currently in the exploration phase for uranium mining in Leonardville, situated in the Omaheke Region. As the Chairperson of the Leonardville Youth Group and a young breadwinner for my family,…
Protect Yourself This Easter – Cybersecurity Tips from Meinert Cybersecurity
By: Meinert Cybersecurity While Easter in Namibia is a time for rest, reflection, and quality time with loved ones, it’s also a peak opportunity for cybercriminals. As people unplug from their routines and let their guards down, malicious…
The Role of Consulting Engineers in Namibia’s Economic and Infrastructure Development
Consulting engineers are pivotal to Namibia’s economic growth and infrastructure development. Their expertise drives the planning, design, and implementation of projects that improve the nation’s transportation networks and urban development. Infrastructure Development A primary contribution of consulting engineers in…
Namibia Rakes in N$5.96 Billion in Mining Royalties Over Three Years
By: David Shoombe The Namibian government has collected N$5.96 billion in mining royalties over the past three years. This was revealed by the Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Natangwe Iithete, during the ministry’s workshop on draughting its Annual Strategic…
Capricorn Eagles Split Series With Victoria Pearls
By: Hee-Dee Walenga The six-match T20I Capricorn Eagles Series came to a thrilling end on Tuesday afternoon with the Victoria Pearls, the Ugandan Women’s Cricket Team, edging the Capricorn Eagles by 6 wickets at the High Performance Oval in Windhoek….
FNB Partners with LEFA to Promote Safe Travels
By: Justicia Shipena FNB Namibia has partnered with ride-hailing service LEFA to promote safe transport choices while extending added value to its insurance clients. The partnership will see FNB Insurance clients receiving a free LEFA ride voucher every second month….
The Pothole Economy: Filling People’s Pockets
By: John Steytler With the blessed rains we have had since the beginning of the year, we have been lucky as Namibians. The whole country has been generously soaked, and not a moment too soon. Our roads are the only…
Avoiding financial default for SMEs
By: Eddie King Preventing default is vital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that aim to maintain a healthy financial status and sustain long-term growth. The following are a few strategic approaches businesses can adopt to avoid financial distress: Business…