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Unconventional Thoughts: The Price of Relentless Pursuit of Growth
By: KandjengokaMkwaanyoka As an aspiring economic researcher, I once believed that African economies should take full ownership of their resources and have the confidence to determine how and by whom they are extracted. But I have since come…
Opinion: Severance Pay and Government Employees
By: John Saunderson Severance payment to employees is regulated under Section 35 (1) of the Labour Act, 11 of 2007 (“the Act”). The Act sets out three specific instances when an employer must pay severance pay to…
Opinion: Maximise Your Earnings from the Upcoming Tax Relief
By: Julia Mukusuka As October approaches, bringing both the month of savings and the anticipated 2024 tax relief, Namibian households are set to enjoy much-needed financial relief. This not only eases household budgets but also creates opportunities for…
Analyst Says President’s UNGA Speech Underwhelmed
Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba’s national speech at the 79th UN General Assembly left feelings that he missed an opportunity to push for meaningful change on the world stage, according to Analyst Henning Melber. Speaking to Eagle FM recently, Melber…
Northern Weddings Boost Local Tourism Economy
By: Loise Shiimi Weddings in northern Namibia helped to boost the local northern tourism to its highest occupancy rate for the year, registering 70.42% in August. Wedding-related activity included both hosting and attendance, which according to Simonis Storm economist Almandro…
Windhoek, and Bremen to Collaborate on Waste Management
By: Erikka Koukulunhu and Sara Fileppus Windhoek Mayor Queen Kamati announced that the sister-city agreement signed between Windhoek and Bremen on Tuesday will focus on key areas such as solid waste management, wastewater management, and youth exchange programs….
Drought-stricken Communities Receive N$8.6 Million
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of N$8,687,850 (US$500,000) from the Republic of Korea to provide essential food and nutritional support to drought-affected households in Namibia. The aid, which will…
Opuwo Football Academy Secures Double Historic Titles
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Opuwo Football Academy (OFA) made history over the weekend by claiming their first titles in the under-13 and under-15 boys’ categories at the Otjiwarongo Sports Academy Youth Tournament. This is a notable milestone for the…
Muakotoko Kehi Rovakuate Venu
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus “Count yourselves as equals in your motherland,” remarked Otjozondjupa Governor James Unomasa Uerikua as 98 Batswana of Namibian descent were formally handed over by the Botswana government to Namibia. The group was received at the…
Restorative Justice: Calls for Reparations, Land, and Economic Support for Genocide Returnees
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In an interview with Ombara Kambazembi, he emphasised that many ancestors who fled German atrocities between 1903 and 1910 used the same border to escape to Botswana. Today, descendants of those who fled are being…