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Windhoek Forms Partnerships to Boost Education and Urban Development
By: Dolly Menas and David Shoombe The City of Windhoek (CoW), Welwitchia University, and Namibia Airports Company (NAC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering a sustainable future through enhanced educational and urban infrastructure initiatives….
Over 69,000 More Women Than Men Living With HIV
By: Annakleta Haikera The number of women living with HIV in Namibia is disproportionately higher compared to their male counterparts. According to the latest Namibia 2024 HIV Spectrum estimates, the prevalence rate is significantly higher in women, at…
FNB Launches Cross-Border Payment Solution
By: Dolly Menas First National Bank (FNB) Namibia has partnered with BankservAfrica to introduce the Transactions Cleared on an Immediate Basis (TCIB) solution. The payment solution is an innovative system designed to enhance cross-border payments within the Southern…
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…