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Opinion: Trump’s Triumph to Benefit US Economy First, Then World Economy
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama It is crucial to remember that whether a Democrat or a Republican holds the White House tends to have little impact on American policy. Remember that President Trump will prioritise strengthening the U.S. economy…
Opinion: Estate planning: Expenses to be considered for a deceased estate
By: Letitia Du Plessis A deceased estate refers to the property and money left behind by a person after they passed on. A critical part of estate planning is ensuring that there is sufficient cash in your estate to…
Africa Advised to Ditch US Dollar to Reduce Cross-Border Trade Costs
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In a recent interview with Bloomberg Africa, a Standard Bank Group analyst highlighted that intra-African trade could see significant improvements if African nations eliminate the US dollar from their cross-border transactions. Tunde Macaulay, head of…
Is It About How Big Your Flag and Rally Are Now? …a message to the more than 900,000 voters
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka It is disappointing that the strategy politicians seem to have chosen to reach out to voters nowadays is by way of displaying big flags, parades, musical dances, and useless songs. When will we actually communicate…
DBN’s Balance Sheet Affected by Oil Storage Loan
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has reported a decline in its balance sheet, primarily attributed to the accelerated runoff from the National Energy Fund (NEF) oil storage loan exposure. The bank’s total balance sheet…
ECB Criticised for Inaction on Power Disconnections Amid Court Case
By: Justicia Shipena The Katutura Residents Committee has criticised the Electricity Control Board (ECB) for allegedly failing to uphold its regulatory mandate in a dispute with the City of Windhoek over power disconnections. The committee argues that the…
EU Contributes N$3.8 Million to Namibia’s Drought Relief Efforts
By: Dolly Menas and Kavee Vezemburuka The European Union (EU) has donated €200,000 (N$3.8 million) to Namibia’s drought relief program, meant to support over 140,000 people affected by drought in the Kavango West, Zambezi, Omusati, Ohangwena, and Kunene…
Augustineum Principal Calls for Namibia to Emulate China’s Education Standards
By: Hileni Inane Augustineum Secondary School Principal, Rudolf Matengu, has urged Namibia to consider adopting educational standards similar to those in China, which he believes have contributed to the country’s advancements in various fields. Matengu recently attended a…
Usakos Partners Welwitchia University to Provide Internship Opportunities
By: Dolly Menas The Welwitchia University (WU) and the Usakos Town Council (UTC) have signed an agreement meant to provide students and graduates with an opportunity to hone their skills at the town through internship and other work-integrated…
China Offers to Train Namibia’s Skilled Workforce
By: Hileni Inane China has pledged to expand training programs in Namibia to strengthen the country’s skilled workforce in support of its industrialisation and modernisation goals. Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, highlighted that Namibia faces a pressing…