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Continue Extracting and Shipping or Let the Mineral Be Underground for Now?
By: Kandjengo kaMkwaanyoka One of the most uncomfortable conversations in Namibia is weighing the benefits of continuous mining and sending raw materials abroad in exchange for employment and some other benefits. Every year, I examine the mining sector’s…
Opinion: Addressing Youth Unemployment in Namibia Ahead of the National Elections
By: Joseph Ruzendo As Namibia approaches its national elections, the issue of youth unemployment becomes critical than ever, and requires urgent attention from all political parties. With the National Statistics Agency (NSA) reporting that a staggering 46.1% of Namibians…
Namibia’s Uncharted Blue Economy Has Much Potential
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia has a huge opportunity for long-term economic growth and development through the potential of its blue economy, which could generate a significant number of direct and indirect jobs. The NDP 5 interventions can be…
Opinion: “Employer Of Choice”
By: Anselma Haushiku Organisations regarded as “Employers of Choice” are highly desirable to work for because of their compelling employer brand promise and reputation, the attractive benefits they offer, the opportunities for career progression and their ideal and model corporate…
City Secures N$80 Million for Prepaid Water Metres
By: Samuel Fillipus The City of Windhoek (CoW) has secured an N$80 million loan to acquire prepaid water metres aimed at enhancing water consumption management among residents. This announcement was made by the City’s acting strategic executive for finance…
Namibians Have N$426.8 Billion in Savings
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus By the end of March 2024, Namibians had accumulated N$426.8 billion in retirement, medical aid, insurance, unit trusts, and asset management savings. This information was disclosed following an assessment by the Macroprudential Oversight Committee (MOC) of…
Oshiko Roadblock Upgraded at a Cost of Over N$12 Million
By: Annakleta Haikera The government has upgraded the Oshiko roadblock facilities at a cost of N$12.8 million, as revealed by Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo on Saturday. Shikongo emphasised the multifaceted importance of the upgraded checkpoint in the Oshana region, stating, “Road…
Agribank Pledges to Assist Fruit Farmers
By: Ludorf Iyambo Agribank’s northern branch has expressed readiness to assist farmers in closing Namibia’s fruit import gap. This announcement follows recent reports by the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) that 96% of the fruits consumed in the country are…
Central Oil Invests N$40 Million in Aviation Fuel Storage Facilities
By: Nghiinomenw-vali Erastus Central Oil Namibia will officially commission one of its aviation fuel storage facilities at Eros Airport on 5 August 2024. This inauguration follows the company’s investment of over N$40 million in two aviation storage projects…
Dispute Over Omitara Resettlement Farm…locals claim to be deliberately excluded
By: Mathias Hangala A group calling itself Omitara Concerned Group has accused the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform of deliberately excluding the local community from the resettlement programme when it allocated portions to certain people on three…