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Mining Sector Set to Drive Green Industrial Revolution, Study Reveals
By: Justicia Shipena A new study underscores the pivotal role of Namibia’s mining sector in driving the country’s green industrialisation efforts. The report, presented at the Global African Hydrogen Summit, recommends leveraging Namibia’s mining capabilities to advance a unified…
MP Pushes for Tax Breaks for Retirees
By: Justicia Shipena Rundu Rural Constituency Councillor and Member of Parliament Paulus Mbangu has called for tax relief to be extended to pensioners and retirees, arguing that it is unfair for individuals to continue paying taxes after retirement. Speaking…
PETA Opposes Namibia’s Animal Culling Plan Amid Drought Relief Efforts
By: Dwight Links The international animal rights organisation PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), based in the USA, has called on Namibia to explore alternative methods to mitigate the impact of the ongoing drought. This appeal follows…
FlySafair to Launch Two Weekly Flights from Windhoek to Cape Town
By: Fransina Nghidengwa Air Connect Namibia (ACN) has announced a new partnership with FlySafair to introduce a direct flight route connecting Windhoek to Cape Town. The new service, set to begin on 22 October 2024, aims to enhance regional…
SMEs Urged to Focus on Growth Before Taking Loans
By: Mathias Hangala Business and economic researcher Josef Kefas Sheehama has advised small enterprise owners to prioritise growing their businesses organically before taking out loans. He emphasised that while loans can provide necessary funds for expanding a business, such…
New Power Grid Connection Rules Set for Approval by November
By: Justicia Shipena The final drafts of the Distribution Grid and Connection Codes are scheduled for approval in November 2024. These codes aim to establish rules and procedures for the safe, reliable, efficient, and economical operation of Namibia’s distribution…
Growing BRICS Could Surpass the Economic Size of the G7
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama It is not surprising that the BRICS plus will usher in a new economic order if the group of seven (G7) does not pull up its shocks, as the group’s expansion presents new economic opportunities…
Opinion: Smoothed bonus funds – investing in uncertain times
By: Isaack Veii Global uncertainty has increased over the last 20 years or so, which means more than ever, global events impact investment markets. Whether it be political influence, war, outbreak of a pandemic, disruption in trade or supply of…
NamWater Unable to Meet 70% of Windhoek’s Water Demand … residents told to limit consumption to 423, 836m³ per week
By: Justicia Shipena and Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus Windhoek’s weekly water demand of nearly 500,000 cubic metres far exceeds the supply capacity of the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater), which can only provide about 150,000 cubic metres per week. This shortfall…
Namibia Berries Refutes Claims of Paying Its Workers Poor Wages
By: Nghiinomenwa-Vali Erastus A company called Namibia Berries which is farming with blueberries in the Kavango East region has refuted claims that it has been paying its labourers a rate of N$5 per hour, well below the national…