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Voter Verification to Commence Next Week
By: Mathias Hangala The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will start with the process of verifying the national voter’s register compiled following the general voters registration exercise which ended earlier this month. This process, expected to start from…
Heita Snatches WBA Pan African Title in Thrilling Fashion
By: Hee-Dee Walenga Mateus “The Beast” Heita delivered a stunning third-round knockout to stop South Africa’s Thato Bonokoane and secure the vacant WBA Pan African Featherweight title over the weekend. This was the main event of the electrified Together…
Opinion: The Banking Sector Needs a Disruptor
By: Danny Meyer Is a supportive banker a contradiction in terms? Many entrepreneurs who have applied for business loans and other forms of funding support have often claimed this at consultative meetings and during mentorship sessions. An anecdote narrated by…
Namibia’s Food Self-Sufficiency: A Threat to South Africa’s Agriculture Industry
By: Hertha Ekandjo Namibia’s decision to close its borders to the importation of certain horticultural products from South Africa has posed significant challenges for South Africa’s agriculture sector. This has been particularly for citrus farmers who have been…
Over Half a Billion in GC24 to Remain with Government
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Investors in the GC24 bond, which is set to mature this October, have decided to switch their N$530 million investment to other long-term bonds, allowing the government to retain and grow the funds while paying…
Raking for a Living: Linus Iiyambo’s Yard Cleaning Enterprise Thrives in Ondangwa
By: Juliana Iikela They say it’s not about what you do, but how well you do it. For Linus Iiyambo, this has never been truer. Facing unemployment and with few options left as he nears retirement age, Iiyambo had…
70% of MTC Network Sites Upgraded to 4G
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) has successfully upgraded 70% of its network towers from 3G to the faster 4G network, according to spokesperson Erasmus Nekundi. This upgrade is expected to significantly enhance internet speeds across…
US Ambassador Dissatisfied with AGOA Benefits
By: Justicia Shipena The United States Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry, has voiced concerns over the limited benefits Namibia has gained through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Despite the long-standing trade agreement, Berry noted that the anticipated…
Over 2,340 in Khorixas Food Insecure due to Drought
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Over 2,300 households in the Khorixas Constituency in the Kunene region are in dire need of food and humanitarian assistance due to the prolonged drought affecting the region. In an interview with The Villager, Khorixas constituency…
Over 2,000 Farmers in Kavango East Receive Training on Agricultural Techniques
By: Annakleta Haikera Over 2,000 farmers in the Kavango East region have received training in various agricultural techniques this year, according to Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo. The initiative aims to help farmers improve their yields, increase their income, and enhance…