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Opinion: Politics of Ideas Over Personalities
By: Tom Alweendo This year, Namibians go to the polls to elect their next President and members of the National Assembly and political parties have already started to campaign. It’s my hope that as we campaign, we will…
Informal Car Wash Operators Concerned Over New Water-Saving Measures
By: Fransina Nghidengwa and Loise Shiimi Informal car wash operators have raised concerns about the City of Windhoek’s new water-saving measures following the municipality’s declaration of a Category D drought due to worsening water scarcity. The City’s Demand…
Education Providers Encouraged to Secure NQA Accreditation
By: Hileni Inane The Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) has urged education and training providers to ensure their institutions and qualifications are accredited. This initiative aims to protect the integrity of Namibia’s education system and shield learners from unaccredited…
Delta Secondary School Wins STEM Innovation Camp
By: Dolly Menas Delta Secondary School Windhoek emerged victorious at the STEM Innovation Camp held at the Windhoek Country Club Resort on Saturday. Sponsored by the ExxonMobil Foundation in collaboration with Junior Achievement (JA) Africa and Mindsinaction, the camp…
Youth Urged to Take Up Opportunities
By: Juliana Iikela Consumer finance analyst Salmo Iipinge has urged Namibian youth to seek out strategic information to better understand their potential impact on the Namibian economy. Speaking to Eagle FM recently, Iipinge emphasised that youth are the pillars…
Opinion: Modernising Namibian Mining
By: Casper Labuschagne Mark Twain famously said: during the gold rush it’s a good time to be in the pick and shovel business”. The mining, minerals and metals sector has certainly moved on from just picks and shovels, and with…
Namibia Agrees to Join Angola’s Lobito Oil Refinery Project
By: Justicia Shipena Namibia has agreed to participate in the Lobito Oil Refinery project and is currently negotiating terms with Angola, Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo announced recently. The Lobito Refinery, spearheaded by Angola’s state-owned Sonangol EP,…
Windhoek Water Supply Reaches Severe Scarcity
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Windhoek Municipal Council has declared a Category D drought due to worsening water scarcity since June 2023. The decision was announced at the council’s ordinary meeting held on Wednesday, 31 July 2024. According to the…
Investment Bill Expected Before Mbumba’s Term Concludes
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Finance Ipumbu Shiimi says the government is working towards enacting the much anticipated Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill before President Nangolo Mbumba’s term ends. The bill, which has undergone extensive consultative engagement, aims…
Food Inflation Increase Forecasted Amid Persistent Drought
By: Hertha Ekandjo The First National Bank (FNB) has projected a modest increase in inflation for the food and non-alcoholic beverages sector, forecasting a rise to 4.7% year-on-year (y/y) in July 2024, up from 4.3% in June. This anticipated…